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Top 10 Professional Values
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Accountablity
In the School of Business, we demonstrate accountability by

  • taking personal responsibility for all actions
  • following through on commitments for group work
  • coming to class prepared to learn
  • attending class regularly and taking responsibility for any missed work/information
  • requesting help when needed from faculty, Advising, Disability Resource Centre, Learning Skills, Counselling looking for solutions rather than placing blame

Integrity

In the School of Business, we demonstrate integrity by

  • maintaining academic honesty in all endeavours taking credit only for our own work (not that of others)
  • collaborating with others on assignments/projects only when authorized to do so
  • using classroom/lab resources wisely
  • being respectful of lab policies

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Responsibilty

Responsibility
In the School of Business, we demonstrate responsibility by

  • completing all assignments on time
  • arriving for all classes and program activities prepared and on time
  • notifying instructors of absences, late arrivals, early departures
  • using time-management strategies: calendars, to-do lists
  • turning off cell phones and other personal electronic devices during class time
  • using computers in an authorized manner

Respect

In the School of Business, we demonstrate respect by

  • treating peers, guests, instructors and staff with the appropriate level of respect whether in person, in writing or in electronic communications
  • demonstrating acceptance of diverse groups
  • not disrupting/interfering with the learning of other students (not talking, texting, coming late, leaving early, doing off-task work)

Respect

Professional Behaviour



In the School of Business, we demonstrate professional behaviour by

  • using language and terminology appropriate for learning environments (no foul language, minimal use of slang or abbreviations)
  • dressing in a neat and appropriate manner for the environment
  • not using strong scents, perfumes or colognes
  • carrying ourselves in a manner that presents a positive image

Professional Attitude

In the School of Business, we demonstrate professional attitude by

  • being positive
  • communicating in a sincere manner
  • willingly accepting constructive feedback
  • maintaining composure under professional or personal pressures

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Adaptability
In the School of Business, we demonstrate adaptability by

  • adapting to changes in schedule and procedures
  • exhibiting an open attitude and being receptive to new ideas
  • experimenting with new techniques for completing tasks

Continuous Learning

In the School of Business, we demonstrate continuous learning by

  • seeking out learning opportunities
  • seeking clarification/asking relevant questions
  • contributing to class/online discussions
  • seeking new methods of learning tasks

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Teamwork

In the School of Business, we demonstrate teamwork by

  • listening to the views of others
  • giving and receiving feedback in a positive manner
  • managing conflict constructively and professionally
  • being committed to tasks
  • doing our share of work
  • completing assigned team tasks on time
    contributing ideas to projects
  • communicating with team members regarding tasks, due dates, and meetings

Confidentiality

In the School of Business, we demonstrate confidentiality by

  • maintaining the confidentiality of classmates and clients
  • not discussing items a person shared confidentially with us
  • not gossiping, in person or on social networking sites

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Adapted from: Professional Conduct Rubric, Nova Scotia Community College - School of Health and Human Services, 2008
Originators: Lynn Morris Jamieson and Kelly Kennedy-Pippy

 

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