Historian’s Statement of Ethics

•Advance the mission of promoting history in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

•Reflect the basic values of educational institutions, including an abiding respect for diverse viewpoints and a firm commitment to the open exchange of ideas.

•Maintain scrupulous standards of accuracy, fairness, editorial

integrity, taste, and sensitivity.

•Place the welfare of accurately reporting history above personal

gain, avoid conflict of interest, take responsibility for my decisions,

and treat colleagues and the public with courtesy and respect.