Advances in technology have positive and negative, unintended consequences. Not surprisingly, social media have infiltrated the field of education. "We have been watching social media seep into every aspect of the academy: teaching, outreach, research, professional development, publishing, campus tours, and student life” (Parry, 2011, p. 1). Some educational leaders recognize the influence of social media on college students, parents, alumni and other supporters (Schmalz, 2014). A review of literature suggests educational institutions use social media heavily for marketing and recruiting (Barnes & Mattson, 2009; Barnes & Mattson, 2010; Nyangau & Bado, 2012). Some professors use social media tools to communicate with students and enhance instruction …show more content…
The researcher explored the ethic of profession, a piece of the multi-ethical paradigm, which shows that credibility exists in using the “best interests of the student” as a means to guide community college leaders in making ethical decisions. When making decisions in the best interest of the student, the community college leader is expected to look to the, Professional Code of Ethics. This paper analyzes the ethical guidelines developed by the American Association of Community Colleges (2005). The AACC Code of Ethics lists responsibilities for each of the stakeholders in the community …show more content…
Elliot and Lester (2001) also asserted that when professors and students gather socially, professors ought to question if they are serving as models for students to learn to better interact with one another.
While a major ethical concern for professors has always been plagiarism, social networking adds a host of new areas of concern. Social media consists of one community that exists without the barriers of language, religion, time, gender, social status, and age. In higher education, professors must abide by the ethical code set up on their campus communities and professional organization, but the ethical guidelines for professors in this global community called social media are not as clear
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