This document presents an ethical dilemma case study for a first-time resident director (RD) named Nick at NVU. It involves a party hosted by one of Nick's RA's, Steph, last week that seemed to get out of control. As the new RD, Nick must determine the best way to address the situation with Steph based on various conduct standards and the recommendations of the NVU board. This includes having a conversation with Steph to discuss what he's heard about the party and notifying the residence life director and professional staff of the issue. The case study is intended to help Nick navigate this challenging situation as a new professional.

1. Ethical Dilemma Case Study
Party at NVU
Sasha Veiga, LeAnna Willis, Alex Vasquez, Samantha Bates

2. NVU
[Napa Valley University]
Beautiful Napa Valley California
10,000 students
8,000 residents
16 Residence Halls
Mid-sized | Public Institution

3. First Time RD …
what could go wrong
First time RD who has been having a great year so far.
15 Staff members
4 Sophomore RA’s
Nick

4. BFFs on Staff
Jessica
Steph
First Time
Sophomore
RA’s

5. Can We Talk For A Minute

6. Last Week Steph was kind of
crazy

7. WWND?
As a group
discuss what you
think Nick should
do next.

8. ACPA Standards
● [ 1.6] Professional Responsibility and Competence
● [2.11] Student Learning and Development
● [3.3, 3.11] Responsibility to the Institution
● [4.1, 4.2] Responsibility to Society

9. NASPA Standards
● [I] Professional Services
● [II] Agreement with Institutional Mission and Goals
● [VI] Legal Authority
● [VIII] Student Behavior

10. CAS Standards
● [1.3, 1.4] Autonomy
● [2.0] Justice
● [3.0] Fidelity
● [6.1] Veracity

11. NVU Board
Recommendations
➢ Let Jessica know he is going to speak with Stephanie.
➢ Conversation with Stephanie about what he has heard.
Let her know he will be bringing it up with Residence
Life.
➢ Conversation with Director and Pro Staff about next
steps.

12. Questions?