When did you first learn about ethics?

October 22, 10:17 AMPublic Relations ExaminerValerie Simon

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On October 21st Public Relations students, professionals, and educators gathered together on Twitter for #PRStudChat, the third dynamic conversation about the profession led by Deirdre Breakenridge, PR 2.O expert and co-author of Putting the Public Back in Public Relations .The October chat featured special guest, Christine Perkett (@missusp), President PerkettPR. Participants discussed 5 topics, including “When did you first learn about ethics?”

With over 1,800 tweets during the course of the hour, #PRStudChat trended on Twitter, providing a wealth of information. .. so much so, that even if you were following closely you likely missed some valuable insights. Below is the first column in a five part series, each highlighting some of the many great takeaways from one of the topics discussed during the chat. Please note that these tweets have been edited for easy reading. The entire series will be available here. If you would like to see an unedited transcript of the full chat, click here. To learn more about #PRStudChat and those who are participating, please visit the #PRStudChat LinkedIn Group;

• missusP: In school learned as got into battle with the professor over the PR curriculum. My ethics tested; stuck to 'em; was successful in driving change
• MegVandervort: Currently taking a PR Law and Ethics class at Quinnipiac University. Discussing new FTC regulations!
• AmandaOleson: In school- capstone for Journalism majors was Media Ethics- loved it. So much to think about; challenges previous ways of thinking.
• maddymilan: The Law and Ethics class at NYU in one of the best in the program
• jwendz: COM ethics is mandatory to graduate with a degree in PR at Rider University in NJ.
• PRepguide: Ferris State is implementing a brand new PR Ethics and Law class next semester
• valerieeann: Definitely am still learning about ethics today in my classes, I'm taking a media ethics class at Penn State
• marisalew15: Currently learning about ethics in PR theory class and writing classes (University of Maryland) Hope to apply these in future jobs.
• pnherdz: When we start in a communications major (Brigham Young University) we must take a media law and ethics class
• Dr_Rehberg_Sedo: (Mount Saint Vincent University) University classes should have ethics integrated into all courses

• missusP: My favorite answer is from @lindamachado: learned first in family, then at school and apply it on the job
• tressalynne: I had a business ethics class but think I learned first at home, church, job then applied to class
• kionsanders: First learned about ethics on the job in high school. My Footlocker GM was very passionate about developing leaders

• sallyfalkow: It's vital to know ethics specific to PR. PRSA has a code of ethics
• johnjready: Cont Case studies reviewed in class are also a great learning tool to show what worked/didn't in the corporate world
• billhandy: Best ethical decision making model is Navran…,teach it in every class
  

Where did you learn the most valuable lessons on ethics? Leave a comment and share your thoughts beyond 140 characters! Next time… highlights from Question 2,” How has social media changed PR?” Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss future public relations columns from examiner.com (it's free!) For past #PRStudChat related columns, please click here