Code of Conduct

As the national association representing postsecondary private career colleges, we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and productive online community. This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for participation in our online spaces.

By using our community, you agree that you have read and will follow the guidelines. You also agree to reserve community discussions for topics best suited to the medium. This is a fantastic way to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation.

1. Professionalism & Integrity

Treat all members with professionalism, kindness, and respect.
Refrain from personal attacks, harassment, or inflammatory remarks.
Encourage constructive discussion and the exchange of ideas, even when opinions differ.
Avoid offensive language, hate speech, or discriminatory comments based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Do not engage in defamation, false statements, or spreading misinformation.
Maintain a tone appropriate for a professional environment.

2. Respectful Communication

Use caution when discussing items. Information posted on the communities is available for all to see, and comments are subject to libel and slander laws.
Do not post anything in a community message that you would not want the world to see or that you would not want anyone to know came from you.
State concisely and clearly the topic of your comments in the subject line.
Only send a message to the entire community when it contains information that benefits everyone.
Send your message only to the most appropriate communities. Do not send the same message to several communities.
Please respectfully consider colleagues when sending private and chat messages.
Harassment of others through private messaging or chat will not be tolerated. If a community member harasses other community members, they risk having their membership revoked and account deactivated.
Do not send administrative messages, such as "remove me from the list", through the community. If you need assistance, contact communications@career.org

3. No Self-Promotion or Spam

Do not use community spaces for excessive self-promotion, unsolicited marketing, or spam.
Sharing relevant resources is encouraged, but direct sales pitches or recruitment efforts should be limited to designated areas, if available.

4. Confidentiality & Privacy

Respect the privacy of other members; do not share personal or proprietary information without permission.
Do not disclose sensitive institutional or student information.

5. Compliance with Laws & Regulations

Follow all applicable laws, including copyright, data protection, and fair competition laws.
Do not post content that promotes illegal activities or violates institutional or governmental regulations.

6. Constructive Debate & Collaboration

Engage in healthy, solution-oriented discussions that contribute to the growth of private career education.
Support a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship.

7. No Legal Advice

Discussions and advice shared within this community do not constitute legal advice.
Members should seek professional legal counsel for specific legal matters.

8. Reporting Violations

CECU reserves the right to remove posts or comments that violate this Code of Conduct.
Members who repeatedly or severely violate these guidelines may be subject to warnings, suspension, or removal from the community at the discretion of the association.
If you encounter behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it to communications@career.org. We take all reports seriously and will address concerns promptly.

By participating in our online communities, you agree to uphold these guidelines and contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging environment for all members. Thank you for being part of our community and supporting excellence in postsecondary private career education!

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