Common use of Ethical Standards and Guidelines Clause in Contracts

Ethical Standards and Guidelines. ● SARDs have access to a great deal of confidential information such as incident reports, R-numbers, addresses, etc. It is their ethical responsibility not to abuse that access in any way or at any time. SARDs can be held legally responsible any time during or after employment with the Office of Residence Life should confidential information be disclosed. Additionally, such behaviors may result in disciplinary action, including termination from the SARD position. ● SARDs will not misuse the peg, office keys (staff ID card) and/or access codes that are provided to staff at any time and understand that these are made available for work-related reasons only. ● It is important for all staff to be fair and consistent with other staff, residents, and peers. Consistency in judgments and actions must be standard. ● SARDs need to create appropriate relationships within the confines of the staff structure and the staff/student relationship. As a staff member, there are often lines that need to be drawn (which may include but are not limited to romantic involvement, fraternization, etc.), to guarantee appropriate behavior in the office, among the students, and with peers. ● The Office of Residence Life strongly discourages romantic or intimate relationships with students that are their residents. ● SARDs must not make decisions that result in behavior contrary to the Department’s rules, instructions, policies, procedures, or expectations. ● SARDs are to comply with and abide by all State and Federal laws and regulations as well as Ramapo College’s rules, policies, and procedures. ● SARDs are accountable for their own actions. ● SARDs shall not undertake any employment or service, whether compensated or not, which may impair the employee's objectivity and independence of judgment in the exercise of their official duties. ● SARDs shall not act in any way that may create an impression or suspicion among the public that they may be engaged in conduct violating the employer’s trust. ● The Office of Residence Life considers anything on the World Wide Web, including but not limited to social media and Internet communications public-domain and will be considered in determining continued employment. Internet files or posts must not depict individuals engaging in conduct that is unethical, in violation of College policies, or illegal behavior. ● SARDs must not engage in illegal file sharing or downloading illegal content, such as movies, music or books from the Internet. ● SARDs are given a certain degree of authority. It is extremely unethical to misuse this authority for personal gain or enjoyment. No staff member shall use or attempt to use their official position to secure unwarranted privileges or advantages for themselves or others. ● SARDs must adhere to the provisions of the American College Personnel Association’s Ethical Principles as outlined below.

Ethical Standards and Guidelines. ● SARDs have access to a great deal of confidential information such as incident reports, R-R- numbers, addresses, etc. It is their ethical responsibility not to abuse that access in any way or at any time. SARDs can be held legally responsible any time during or after employment with the Office of Residence Life should confidential information be disclosed. Additionally, such behaviors may result in disciplinary action, including termination from the SARD position. ● SARDs will not misuse the peg, office keys (staff ID card) and/or access codes that are provided to staff at any time and understand that these are made available for work-related reasons only. ● It is important for all staff to be fair and consistent with other staff, residents, and peers. Consistency in judgments and actions must be standard. ● SARDs need to create appropriate relationships within the confines of the staff structure and the staff/student relationship. As a staff member, there are often lines that need to be drawn (which may include but are not limited to romantic involvement, fraternization, etc.), to guarantee appropriate behavior in the office, among the students, and with peers. ● The Office of Residence Life strongly discourages romantic or intimate relationships with students that are their residents. ● SARDs must not make decisions that result in behavior contrary to the Department’s rules, instructions, policies, procedures, or expectations. ● SARDs are to comply with and abide by all State and Federal laws and regulations as well as Ramapo College’s rules, policies, and procedures. ● SARDs are obligated to be accountable for their own actions. ● SARDs shall not undertake any employment or service, whether compensated or not, which may impair the employee's objectivity and independence of judgment in the exercise of their official duties. ● SARDs shall not knowingly act in any way that may create an impression or suspicion among the public that they may be engaged in conduct violating the employer’s trust. ● The Office of Residence Life considers anything on the World Wide Web, including but not limited to social media and Internet communications public-domain and will be considered in determining continued employment. Internet files or posts must not depict individuals engaging in conduct that is unethical, in violation of College policies, or illegal behavior. ● SARDs must not engage in illegal file sharing or downloading illegal content, such as movies, music or books from the Internet. ● SARDs are given a certain degree of authority. It is extremely unethical to misuse this authority for personal gain or enjoyment. No staff member shall use or attempt to use their official position to secure unwarranted privileges or advantages for themselves or others. ● SARDs must adhere to the provisions of the American College Personnel Association’s Ethical Principles as outlined below.