This document outlines an ethics code for students. It discusses that ethics involves concepts of right and wrong conduct. Students are expected to adhere to ethics codes set by the district and college. The code covers honest representation, academic honesty, respect for district rules and regulations, and respect for the open exchange of ideas. It prohibits lying, cheating, stealing, and disruptive classroom conduct.

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/ethics.s
html