American Society for Public
Administration –
Section on Ethics
Presentation to MPA Students
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ASPA Section on Ethics
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The newest and fastest growing section in ASPA
having established a record of innovative
leadership, member involvement and
administrative responsiveness
As the world moves to a more global society in
which ethics is increasingly important, ethical
behavior needs to be enhanced to upgrade the
integrity of professional organizations and those
who work in them.
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ASPA Section on Ethics
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Ethics Section
consistent with
ASPA’s mission to
advance the science,
processes, and art of
public administration
by affirming the spirit
of professionalism
within its membership.
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Section on Ethics
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Ethics Section seeks to further the
understanding of ethics in government and
the nonprofit sector by offering materials,
resources, educational and professional
venues, and other activities characteristic of
ASPA sections.
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ASPA Code of Ethics
http://www.aspanet.org/ethics/coe.html
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To serve the public
interest
Respect the Constitution
and the law
Demonstrate Personal
Integrity
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Promote Ethical
Organizations
Strive for Professional
Excellence
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Benefits of Joining Ethics Section
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Members receive a journal, Public Integrity
http://www3.niu.edu/~tp0dcml/PI/index.htm
Award-winning newsletter, (Ethics Today)
http://www.unpan.org/namerica-aspa-ethics.asp
Access to information posting and sharing
Opportunity to network with like-minded
professionals
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Benefits of Ethics Section
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Active listserv of Section members
ETHTALK listserv
(http://www3.niu.edu/~tp0dcml/aspa/ethicsec/listserv.htm)
designed to exchange ideas, viewpoints, and information
about current ethics issues, concerns, and happenings
Opportunities to be involved in ethics-related panels,
workshops, and symposium at regional and national
conferences
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Ethics Compendium
http://www.aspanet.org/ethicscommunity/compendium/
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Comprehensive on-line Ethics Training
compendium developed to further the mission to
advance ethics in public administration
Collection of ethics training resources-materials,
books, articles, and websites-provides information
and knowledge in ethics
The purpose of the compendium is to develop
training and education on ethics in public
administration
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Ethics Knowledge Community
http://www.aspanet.org/ethicscommunity/
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Gain access to ethics experts and researchers, access a variety of ethics
links and on-line resources and view ethics publications.
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Includes information on policies and practices,
Ethilog (http://www.aspanet.org/ethicscommunity/ethilog.html), and
working papers and ideas.
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Contact Information &
How to Join ASPA
on Ethics
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Section
http://www.aspanet.org
https://www.aspanet.org/secure/section_frm.html
Membership: pyearwood@aspanet.org
Website information: ebergrud@swbell.net
Dues are $35.00 for a one year membership
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Ethics Moments:
Examples of Unethical Behavior
http://www3.niu.edu/~tp0dcml/aspa/ethicsec/moments/moments.htm
 Ethics
Duty, and Freedom of Speech
 Show Me the Money
 When Is a Deal a Deal
 Does Courage Have a Price Tag
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