Ethical and Professional Standards Flashcards

A CEP is asked to testify about a student's character as part of a disciplinary appeal. The planner should:

Answer: Obtain the student's informed consent before sharing any information in any forum

Any disclosure of information about a student, even favorable, requires the student's (or guardian's) explicit informed consent.

Which best describes the CEP's obligation when their professional judgment conflicts with current popular admissions trends?

Answer: Adhere to evidence-based professional judgment while transparently explaining the reasoning to clients

Professional integrity requires planners to provide evidence-based counsel even when it diverges from popular narratives, with clear communication to clients.

A CEP who becomes aware of an admissions office accepting bribes for preferential treatment should:

Answer: Report the information to the appropriate authorities and professional association

CEPs have a professional obligation to report corruption in the admissions process to protect the integrity of higher education.

A CEP receives a negative online review from a disgruntled former client that contains inaccurate statements. The ethical response is to:

Answer: Respond professionally without disclosing confidential client details

Client confidentiality prohibits disclosing case details publicly; a professional, non-revealing response is the ethical path.

When advertising services, a CEP must ensure that marketing materials:

Answer: Are truthful, not misleading, and do not make unsubstantiated claims about outcomes

Ethical marketing requires accuracy and transparency; exaggerated or misleading claims about outcomes are prohibited.

A CEP ethically manages a dual-enrollment situation — advising siblings from the same family — by:

Answer: Treating each sibling as a separate client with individual confidentiality protections

Each student is an individual client entitled to separate confidentiality, even when siblings share the same family account.

Under IECA professional standards, continuing campus visits are important because they:

Answer: Keep planners' knowledge current and enable accurate, firsthand assessments for client recommendations

Regular campus visits are an ethical professional development obligation that ensures recommendations are based on accurate, current, firsthand knowledge.