These standards apply to all campus-based competitions and should be shared clearly with participants and judges.
Ethics
- The competition aligns with professional ethical standards used in student affairs and higher education.
- Participants and judges are expected to act with integrity, fairness, and respect throughout the process.
Confidentiality
- Participants may only discuss the case with their assigned partner/team.
- Case materials may not be shared with others until the competition concludes.
- Judges may discuss the case only with other judges.
- Absolute confidentiality must be maintained until the winners are announced.
Professionalism Expectations Judges
- Treat participants as developing professionals
- Provide constructive, educational feedback
- Evaluate ideas impartially
- Recognize creativity and thoughtful risk-taking
Participants
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Be realistic and thoughtful in recommendations
- Engage respectfully with judges
- Treat the experience as applied learning, not performance theater
