Agromedicine – The Faculty of Medicine, University of Jember (FK UNEJ) organized an academic seminar titled CARE: Commitment to Accountability and Respect in Ethics on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The event was attended by the FK UNEJ Ethics Committee team as well as students from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts. Held at the FK UNEJ Auditorium, the seminar aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of ethics and accountability in academic life.
The seminar featured students from the 2022 cohort as speakers, who shared their experiences in applying ethical principles on campus. They discussed various aspects of ethics, ranging from appropriate behavior in daily campus life to proper communication with lecturers. The speakers emphasized the importance of respecting time and maintaining politeness in interactions with faculty members.
In another session, the speakers provided insights into ethical conduct during examinations. They highlighted the importance of integrity, such as avoiding cheating and maintaining honesty in both written exams and practical assessments. The participants, mostly new students from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts, showed great enthusiasm in following the session, as the topic is highly relevant to their academic journey.
Beyond classroom and examination ethics, the seminar also addressed how to maintain effective and respectful communication with lecturers. The speakers explained that good communication not only reflects respect but also plays a key role in building productive professional relationships within the academic environment. New students were given practical tips on composing polite and effective messages when communicating with lecturers, both via email and in person.
The CARE seminar aims to shape FK UNEJ students into individuals with a strong sense of responsibility and a firm commitment to academic ethics. The FK UNEJ Ethics Committee also shared their perspectives, emphasizing that the student code of ethics should serve as a fundamental guideline in campus life. They stressed that ethics extends beyond student-lecturer relationships and encompasses the entire academic community.
An interactive discussion session concluded the seminar, where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences regarding ethical challenges in academic settings. Some students raised complex ethical issues, such as handling perceived unfair grading or conflicts with lecturers. The Ethics Committee and speakers provided comprehensive answers along with practical and ethical solutions.
The event concluded with a message from the FK UNEJ Ethics Committee, encouraging students to consistently uphold ethical principles in all aspects of campus life. They emphasized that ethics is the foundation of both academic success and future professional development.
Through this seminar, FK UNEJ reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing students who are not only academically excellent but also uphold strong ethical values in every aspect of their lives.
Author: AKR