Code of Ethics

The community of students, faculty and staff of Northwood University affirms this code of ethics as the behaviors that advance our shared values.

Integrity

In all our actions, we shall be guided by a code of behavior which reflects our values, unimpeded by circumstance, personal gain, public pressure or private temptation.

Respect

We will treat all others with consideration for their circumstances and with thoughtful regard for their value as human beings.

Honesty

We will embrace truthfulness, fairness, probity and demand the absence of fraud or deceit in ourselves and others with whom we act.

Responsibility

We will be accountable for the care and welfare of others and responsible for the intended and unintended consequences of our actions.

Freedom

We will exercise personal freedom while insuring others be immune from arbitrary interference on account of condition or circumstance, insuring that freedom will be constrained only by our responsibility for its consequences.

Empathy

We will endeavor to understand the feelings, thoughts and notions of others in order that compassion and fairness of our actions may result.

Spirituality

We will seek the spiritual development necessary for our happiness and growth and encourage an environment that supports this growth for all.

Achievement

We will exercise our skills to create high achievement and applaud the high achievement of others.