Ethical Issues In Student Affairs

Student affairs professionals mostly come to the profession by wishing to help others out through one of the most challenging, as well as defining moments, a person goes through: college. The age, race, gender, or any other demographic characteristic has the ability to impact each student in a unique way, which is partially why student affairs has been able to grow, develop, and expand to encompass a variety of departments. All working together to ensure that the college experience an individual has, is one that is fair and what the student desires.
Ethics revolve around each person, their morals, and ultimately the law. Each individual professional has their own set of morals, which greatly impact their willingness to reach out, or hold back, in certain situations. I personally have stopped seeing the world in a black or white, wrong or
These are issues I faced as a Resident Assistant on a regular basis, and the student often feels their trust has been violated when there is even a suggestion to include an additional party. However, it is important for their overall development to have their situation handled by the proper channels.
Due to the nature of student affairs careers, it is important to find a positive outlet for the emotions and stress gathered throughout the work week. This is why it is common for student affairs professionals to practice what they preach, and find their outlet. This way, they can go into work feeling cool, calm, and collected, as well as better focus on a student/individual and their needs. An outlet reduces the chances of bottling up stress/emotions, and releasing them at the worst possible time; it also helps ensure that you can stay focus and motivated, in what is often a thankless