Code of Academic Ethics and Conduct for Students
Code of Academic Ethics and Conduct for Students
Ameribelge Center For Education, Inc. expects from all of its students and employees the highest standard of moral and ethical behavior.
The Code of Academic Ethics and Conduct for Students at Ameribelge Center For Education, Inc. is an integral part of the educational process. It makes possible an atmosphere conducive to the development of the total person through learning experiences. Since a person is more than intellect, learning is more than academic achievement. It includes achievement in all the qualities of an individual – intellectual, spiritual, ethical, emotional, and physical.
The Code provides among students, faculty and administration a spirit of community where such development can take place. Furthermore, it creates a climate of mutual trust, respect and interpersonal concern where openness and integrity prevail.
The code will enrich the educational process at Ameribelge School and encourage the development of Ameribelge spirit. This will lead to a pervasive sense of pride for and loyalty to Ameribelge’s high standards of academic ethics, personal honesty, and spiritual values.
The Code emphasizes the dignity and development of each individual. The Code maintains free competition and independent intellectual effort, not tolerating dishonesty, cheating, or plagiarism. If acts of dishonorable conduct occur, the Code outlines the procedures as well as sanctions to censure such activity.
To be effective, the Code must be maintained by the Ameribelge community. This requires a genuine sense of maturity, responsibility and sensitivity on the part of every member. In particular, each member of Ameribelge Center For Education, Inc. is expected to pursue his or her academic work with honesty and integrity.
Applicability
The Standards of Ethical Conduct apply to all members of the school community, including The faculty and other academic personnel, staff, students, volunteers, contractors, agents and others associated with the school. Organizationally, the Standards apply to campuses, the campus organizations, foundations, alumni associations and support groups.
- Fair dealing
Members of the school community are expected to conduct themselves ethically, honestly and with integrity in all dealings. This means principles of fairness, good faith and respect consistent with laws, regulations and the school policies govern our conduct with others both inside and outside the community. Each situation needs to be examined in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Conduct. No unlawful practice or a practice at odds with these standards can be justified on the basis of customary practice, expediency, or achieving a “higher” purpose. - Individual responsibility and accountability
Members of the school community are expected to exercise responsibility appropriate to their position and delegated authorities. They are responsible to each other, the school and the school’s stakeholders both for their actions and their decisions not to act. Each individual is expected to conduct the business of the school in accordance with the Core Values and the Standards of Ethical Conduct, exercising sound judgment and serving the best interests of the institution and the community. - Respect for Others
Ameribelge Center For Education, Inc. is committed to the principle of treating each community member with respect and dignity. The school prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities for all community members and applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran. Further, romantic or sexual relationships between faculty responsible for academic supervision, evaluation or instruction and their students are prohibited. Ameribelge Center For Education, Inc. is committed to creating a safe and drug free workplace. - Compliance with applicable school policies, procedures and other forms of guidance
Ameribelge Center For Education, Inc. policies and procedures are designed to inform our everyday responsibilities, to set minimum standards and to give the school community members notice of expectations. Members of the school community are expected to transact all school business in conformance with policies and procedures and accordingly have an obligation to become familiar with those that bear on their areas of responsibility. Each member is expected to seek clarification on a policy or other school directive he or she finds to be unclear, outdated or at odds with the school objectives. It is not acceptable to ignore or disobey policies if one is not in agreement with them, or to avoid compliance by deliberately seeking loopholes. In some cases, Ameribelge employees are also governed by ethical codes or standards of their professions or disciplines – some examples are attorneys, auditors, physicians and counseling staff. It is expected that those employees will comply with applicable professional standards in addition to laws and regulations. - Conflicts of interest or commitment
Employee members of the school community are expected to devote primary professional allegiance to the school and to the mission of teaching and public service. Outside employment must not interfere with the school duties. Outside professional activities, personal financial interests, or acceptance of benefits from third parties can create actual or perceived conflicts between the school’s mission and an individual’s private interests. Ameribelge community members who have certain professional or financial interests are expected to disclose them in compliance with applicable conflict of interest/conflict of commitment policies. In all matters, community members are expected to take appropriate steps, including consultation if issues are unclear, to avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts.
Training Requirement
All instructional personnel and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.
Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators
All employees and administrators have a duty to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors.
Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to Behavior specialist. Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to School Director.
Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services.
Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in and on our Web site at www.ameribelge.edu (in construction)
Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect
All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.
Signs of Physical Abuse The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries. Signs of Sexual Abuse The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run away from home. Signs of Neglect The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention. Patterns of Abuse Serious abuse usually involve a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.
Liability Protections
Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203) An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)
