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Publication Date: 2017
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The Model of Transformational Change for Moral Action: A Conceptual Framework to Elevate Student Conduct Practice in Higher Education
Neumeister, James R.
Journal of College and Character, v18 n2 p97-111 2017
Higher education faces heightened scrutiny regarding student misconduct, but collegiate disciplinary processes often have minimal impact on students. Their ineffectiveness is partially attributable to the absence of a conceptual framework that guides conduct administration by linking theory, practice, and outcomes. This article presents a framework: the model of transformational change for moral action (MTC), which integrates moral development theory, the transtheoretical (stages of change) model, and transformational leadership. By aligning evidence-based practices, the MTC centers the developmental needs of students, harnesses dissonance to promote positive change, and ultimately converts student-offenders into moral actors and conduct officials into moral agents.
Descriptors: Moral Values, Student Behavior, Student Needs, Evidence Based Practice, Transformational Leadership, Higher Education, College Students, Discipline Policy, Guidelines, Moral Development, Transformative Learning, Behavior Change, Ethics, Intervention, Outcomes of Education, Theory Practice Relationship, Justice
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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