This document outlines a student code of ethics for a community college district. It discusses four key parts of the code: representation of oneself honestly; maintaining academic honesty by not plagiarizing or cheating; respecting district rules and regulations regarding property, substances, and harassment; and respecting the open exchange of ideas by engaging respectfully with others and refraining from disruptive or malicious behavior, especially in the classroom. Adhering to this code of ethics is expected of all students in their dealings with the district and when representing the district.

1. Prepared by: Cabuang, Mary Kristine R.

2. Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a
branch of philosophy that involves systematizing,
defending and recommending concepts of right and
wrong conduct, often addressing disputes of moral
diversity. The term comes from the Greek word ethos,
which means "character". Ethics is a complement to
aesthetic in the philosophy field of Axiology. In
philosophy, ethics studies the moral behavior in
humans and how one should act.

3.  Students
are expected to adhere to and
practice the Code of Ethics on a District and
college level and while representing the
District or college of the District.

5. I. REPRESENTATION- Every student of the District is
expected to represent him or herself honestly and
respectfully in all situations, whether orally or in
written
statements.
Honest
and
respectful
representation includes, but is not limited to,
providing only truthful material information on all
District applications.

6. II. ACADEMIC HONESTY- Students are expected to
maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.
Work that is not of the student's own creation will
receive no credit.
• The act of lying
• Cheating
• Stealing
•using unauthorized materials on any assignment, quiz
or exam.

7. III.
RESPECT
FOR
DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
• School Property
• Illegal Substances
• Sexual Assault and Harassment
RULES
AND

8. IV. RESPECT FOR THE OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Students shall be guaranteed that their First Amendment
right of Freedom of Speech will be observed by all
college members, including other students. Students are
encouraged to engage others in thoughtful and
meaningful dialogue while refraining from acting or
using
language
with
malicious
intent.

9. IV. RESPECT FOR THE OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
•Classroom Conduct:
Students must behave respectfully toward their peers
and professors. In the classroom setting, students may
not interrupt their classmates or professor, make fun of
them or their expressed views, or disrupt the learning
environment. It is important to maintain the best learning
environment for all students and professors.

10. http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/ethi
cs.shtml