Standard 1 — Ethics and Integrity

The institution administers policies that set the expectation for ethical behavior while allowing for freedom of thought and independence in the pursuit of truth. The institution promotes the formation of ethics, integrity and global awareness and ensures its constituents maintain a respect for human dignity. Operational and academic policies are publicly available and are non-discriminatory yet preserve the institution’s mission and identity. Institutional governance and leadership act in the best interests of the institution and its students and in a manner that is free from undue external influences.

Institutional integrity is demonstrated through contribution to the greater community as an intellectual, organizational, and knowledge-rich resource. Policies are in place that facilitate the sharing of expertise and competence with other education enterprises, scholars, and researchers as well as members of the civic, business, and regulatory communities.