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Statement of
Ethics
Institutional advancement
professionals, by virtue of their responsibilities within the
academic community, represent their colleges, universities, and
schools to the larger society. They have, therefore, a special
duty to exemplify the best qualities of their institutions, and to
observe the highest standards of personal and professional
conduct.
In so doing, they promote the merits of their institutions, and of
education generally, without disparaging other colleges and
schools.
Their words and actions embody respect for truth, fairness, free
inquiry, and the opinions of others.
They respect all individuals without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, creed, ethnic or national
identity, handicap, or age.
They uphold the professional reputation of other advancement
officers and give credit for ideas, words, or images originated by
others.
They safeguard privacy rights and confidential information.
They do not grant or accept favors for personal gain, nor do they
solicit or accept favors for their institutions where a higher
public interest would be violated.
They avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest and, if in
doubt, seek guidance from appropriate authorities.
They follow the letter and spirit of laws and regulations
affecting institutional advancement.
They observe these standards and others that apply to their
professions and actively encourage colleagues to join them in
supporting the highest standards of conduct.
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