“I'm a firm believer in getting students out of the classroom and into experiences in nature. If students get out of their element, in a new place that stimulates their senses, that's where the best learning happens.”
Natural Sciences Assistant Professor Nick Baer
student academic counselors' code of ethics
Every Student Academic Consultant working at The Academic Development Center agrees to follow the following ethical guidelines.
Improving each student's ability to learn is my top priority as a SAC.
Both the student and I will always understand that my role is never to do the student's work. I will guide the student to do his/her own work and to become actively involved as a learner.
Since one of the best ways I can improve learning potential is by building self-confidence, I will interact with each student in ways that foster self-esteem. I will respect each student's personal dignity and accept each individual without judgment.
I will strive to use language with each student that is mutually understandable. Each student deserves--and will receive--my total attention during a session.
I will strive for a relationship of mutual openness and honesty as I work with students.
I will not impose my personal value system or learning style on other students.
I will do my best to be punctual and keep appointments, out of courtesy and respect for students.
I will freely admit my own learning difficulties and subject areas where I lack expertise and will suggest alternative sources of assistance in those areas if necessary.
I will maintain records and progress data as required.
I will not comment negatively to students on instructors' grading policies, their teaching, or their personality.
I will honor the confidentiality of the tutorial relationship so that I maintain students' trust.
I will evaluate students' work in terms of the progress they have made in the tutorial rather than in terms of a grade.
(Adapted from National Association of Tutorial Services)
