The Ethics Files: Following the Evidence

Ethical violations can present complex questions with significant implications for professionals, organizations, and the public they serve. In this interactive webinar, participants will step into the role of ethics investigator, examining reported violations through the lens of a professional code of ethics and a structured decision-making framework. Through case-based discussion, attendees will analyze ethical concerns, apply sound ethical principles to determine appropriate responses, and evaluate the strengths and limitations of existing ethics processes and policies.

Objectives:

• Analyze reported ethical violations in context with an established decision matrix and code of ethics
• Apply sound ethical principles in the analysis of reported violations
• Critique elements of the process and code of ethics policies used to respond to reported ethical violations

Speaker Bio:
Shawna Strickland, PhD, CAE, is a registered respiratory therapist, educator, and association professional. After over a decade in clinical care, she transitioned into higher education, functioning in education leadership at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and the University of Missouri-Columbia. In 2010, Dr. Strickland served as a clinical ethics consultant in the University of Missouri Center for Health Ethics. She transitioned to association management in 2013 and currently serves as the Chief Learning and Programs Officer at the American Epilepsy Society. Dr. Strickland is also an adjunct faculty member at Rush University, teaching leadership and education courses in the Doctor of Philosophy in health sciences program. She has a special interest in strategic planning, leadership development, and learning management.

Day: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Online webinar