Abstract
The chapter emphasizes the real values and principles that universities promote, in particular academic freedom, personal autonomy, justice and equity, merit, professionalism, honesty and intellectual integrity, transparency, respect and tolerance, responsibility, goodwill, and care. Especially in the days of dual learning, universities must respect the dignity of each of its members and promote academic integrity on ethical principles. Its members are committed to contributing to the democratic development and prosperity of society. The management of ethics in the academic environment is the coordination of all elements related to the moral life of a university. Ethical codes, ethics committees, ethical audits, ethical education of staff, techniques to create an institutional culture of a moral nature have all become increasingly widespread. Institutionalization of ethics in academia is a new reality for which universities must be prepared.
Top1. Terms Of Reference
According to M.J.Rosa’s opinion, ethics management in the university environment aims to improve decision-making processes, procedures and academic structures, so that academic activities are as much as possible linked to ethical principles (Rosa et al., 2022). The tools used are ethical codes, ethical audit, and other strategies to lead a university on the path of morality.
Ethics management in the academic environment does not consist of controlling and penalizing the behavior of academic staff or reflecting on the ethics of the academic workplace (Imam & Kim, 2022). It is rather the set of actions taken by deans or vice-rectors to stimulate the formation of a moral conscience and an ethical sensitivity capable of impregnating all aspects of university activity.
This type of ethics management in the university environment is to promote and maintain a strong ethical culture in the workplace in the academic environment (CIHE et al., 2016).
The experience of ethics management in the world's universities is short-lived, about two to three decades, but some models of university ethics have been proposed. Some authors speak of four stages in the evolution of ethics management in the university environment, namely: the initial stage, ethical awareness, the stage of ethical reasoning, consisting of procedures and criteria for decision-making, the stage of ethical action and the stage of ethical leadership, promoting employment and ethical culture (Conway, 2022).
Key Terms in this Chapter
Collaboration: Developing the university-society partnership and maintaining a constructive climate within the education system.
Flexibility: Ensuring an individualized educational path for each student.
Respect: Gaining respect for other people, institutions, environment, and society, as part of training.
Integrity: Ensuring value landmarks and promoting ethics in education, but also in life after graduation.
Professionalism: Maintaining high standards in teacher training and, implicitly, in the education offered to students.
Well-Being: The holistic development of the mind-body-soul triangle, with the help of counseling and support measures.
Transparency: The use of transparent evaluation mechanisms and the maintenance of open and honest communication in the higher educational process.
Equity: Reducing gaps in the system and ensuring the chance for quality education for students and young people of all backgrounds.
Diversity: Guaranteeing respect for diversity and a tolerant environment in the higher educational process.
Excellence: Supporting and motivating excellence in the higher educational process.