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The Model of Transformational Change for Moral Action: A Conceptual Framework to Elevate Student Conduct Practice in Higher Education

Pages 97-111 | Published online: 09 May 2017
 

Abstract

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.

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James R. Neumeister

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James R. Neumeister ([email protected]) is a higher education doctoral student at Loyola University Chicago, holds a law degree from the University of Notre Dame, and previously served as director of student conduct at Northwestern University.

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