ETHICAL COMMUNICATION 10 Basics of Ethical Communication (Lewis, 2015, p.

1)

 Ethics is defined as "the accepted principles of conduct that govern behavior 1. Seek to “elicit the best” in communications and interactions with other group
within a society. Put another way, ethical principles define the boundary members.
between right and wrong" (Bovee and Thill, 2007, 6). 2. Listen when others speak.
3. Speak non-judgmentally.
 Bovee and Thill explained that ethical communication includes all relevant 4. Speak from your own experience and perspective, expressing your own feelings,
information, is true in every sense, and is not deceptive in any way. By contrast, thoughts, and needs.
unethical communication can include misleading information, falsehoods or 5. Seek to understand others (rather than to be “right” or “more ethical than thou”).
exclusions of important information. 6. Avoid speaking for others, for instance, by describing what others have said
without checking your understanding, or by universalizing your values, opinions,
UNETHICAL COMMUNICATION beliefs, and conclusions, assuming everyone shares them.
7. Manage your own confines or boundaries. Discuss only what you are comfortable
1. Selective misquoting sharing.
 Deliberately omitting unflattering or damaging comments to paint a 8. Respect others' personal boundaries.
better but false picture of you or your group 9. Avoid interrupting and side conversations.
2. Misrepresenting Numbers 10. Everyone must have time to speak, that all members have relatively equal “air
 Altering statistics, increasing or decreasing numbers, exaggerating, or time” if they want.
omitting statistical data
3. Distorting visuals Some Principles stated in the Credo for Ethical Communication (Bovee and Thill,
 Making a product look bigger or changing the scale of graphs and charts 2007)
to amplify or conceal differences
4. Plagiarism • Endorsement of freedom of expression, diversity of viewpoint, and acceptance
 Stealing someone else's words or work and claiming it as your own of differences to attain the informed and responsible decision making essential to a
civil society
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES:
• Condemnation of communication that degrades individuals and humanity
1. What is your intention in communicating this message? through the expression of hatred and intolerance
2. Have you defined the situation fairly and accurately?
3. What impact will this message have on the people who receive it, or who might be • Commitment to the courageous expression of personal convictions in pursuit
affected by it? of fairness and justice
4. Will the message achieve the greatest possible good while doing the least possible
harm? • Acceptance of responsibility for the short- and long-term consequences of our
5. Will the assumptions you've made change over time? That is, will a decision that own communication and expecting the same of others
seems ethical now seem unethical in the future?
6. Are you comfortable with your decision? Would you be embarrassed if it were
printed in tomorrow's newspaper or spread across the Internet? Would you be proud
to describe your choice to someone you admire and respect?
 Profile of an Ideal Xavier-Ateneo Graduate and attitude for engineering and technology in the fields of industrial, electronics,
chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
A Xavier-Ateneo graduate:
Possesses a high level of competence in his/her field of specialization allowing As a resource center, the College spearheads industrialization by providing pool of
him/her to think and act critically and creatively, and conduct research for the experts and facilities. It actively collaborates with institutions for technological
advancement of knowledge in his/her discipline. advancement. It pursues topnotch researches and innovation opportunities in
next-generation technologies, services, and businesses. It serves as a venue for
A Xavier-Ateneo graduate: dialogues on the application and social impact of technology.
Does what is right in the context of his/her religious faith and convictions, respects
diversity among peoples, serves as good stewards of creation, while upholding the As an organization, the College is committed to the continuing development of its
Ignatian values of magis, cura personalis and finding-God-in-all-things. personnel and programs.

A Xavier-Ateneo graduate: Chemical Engineering Department Program Educational Objectives

Is a life-long learner equipped with the competencies that enable him/her to operate
professionally, confidently and comfortably across borders, cultures and languages, The XU Chemical Engineering (XU ChE) graduates, formed and trained through Jesuit
thereby transforming him/her into a global citizen committed to shaping a just and liberal education are deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and are persons of
peaceful world. competence, conscience, and commitment. Thus, consistent with these goals, the
XUChE program is geared towards producing graduates, who, within three to five
A Xavier-Ateneo graduate: years from graduation, have:
Possesses a deep sense of leadership and service allowing him/her to engage actively
as an agent of change to achieve sustainable development of the people in Mindanao, PE01. (Competence) Become competent ChE professionals, who are proficient in the
the Philippines and the global community. application of their knowledge and skills in basic sciences and engineering principles
in the design, innovation, improvement, supervision and management of chemical
College of Engineering Vision Mission Statement and Objectives engineering processes and systems in the presence of practical constraints to solve
real-world technical problems.
Vision
PE02. (Competence) Manifested professional growth and career advancement
The College of Engineering shall be a center of excellence for engineering education, through satisfactory progress towards positions of higher responsibility, completion
research, and social development in the Asia Pacific region. of an advanced degree, or by successful transition from the "traditional" chemical
The graduates of the College shall be engineers with Christian precepts who are engineering career path into the allied fields of business, government, academe, etc.
globally competent leaders.
PE03. (Competence, Conscience, Commitment) Worked as effective, conscientious
Mission and committed team members or leaders who embody ethical and professional
excellence rooted in Jesuit liberal education and Christian humanism. They have
The College of Engineering is a dynamic learning community committed to the equipped with excellent communication and people skills and are actively
growth of society in the areas of energy and environmental management, participating in their community, church and professional organizations.
techno-entrepreneurship, agro- industrial processes and urban - rural development.
It embodies XU’s basic thrust of forming persons for others. PE04. (Competence, Conscience, Commitment) Become significant contributors to
As an academic institution, the College responds to the human resources needs of society by creating chemical engineering designs and solutions that are safe and
the region by producing quality graduates with appropriate knowledge of, skills in, sustainable. Being men and women for others, the XU ChE graduates discern, decide
and do what is right and strive for truth and will seek to support others, especially in k) Ability to apply appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
the context of widespread poverty in the country. necessary for chemical engineering practice.

PE05. (Competence, Commitment) Embraced an active life-long purpose of l) Ability to apply engineering, business, public policy, leadership and management
advancing their expertise by continuing professional education, attaining advanced principles as team member or leader to manage projects in multidisciplinary
degrees or furthering research activities that tackle on critical areas of the chemical environments and various fields of practice.
engineering field.
m) Ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge in at least one field of chemical
Program Outcomes engineering practice.

The graduates of the XUCHE program shall demonstrate the following: n) Ability to preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

a) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, biotechnology and CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 91 SERIES OF 2017
engineering sciences to solve complex chemical engineering problems.
SUBJECT: POLICIE, STANDARS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
b) Ability to design and conduct experiments to test hypothesis and verify IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (BSChE) PROGRAM EFFECTIVE ACADEMICA
assumptions, as well as analyze and interpret data and to simulate processes. YEAR 2018-2019

c) Ability to design, improve, innovate and supervise a system, process or Section 11: Sample Curriculum
component to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
11.1 Components:
d) Ability to work effectively, responsibly and committedly in multi-disciplinary and Below is the minimum curriculum of BSChE program. The institution may enrich
multi-cultural teams. the minimum curriculum depending on the needs of the industry and community,
provided that all prescribed courses are offered and pre-requisite and co-requisite
e) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering problems. are observed.

f) Ability to articulate the social and ethical responsibilities of the chemical

engineering profession in accordance to Christian and Ignatian precepts.

g) Communicate effectively complex chemical engineering activities, relevant

information and ideas with the engineering community and with the general society
at large.

h) Ability to articulate the impacts of chemical engineering solutions in a global,

economic, environmental and societal contexts.

i) Ability to recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.

j) Ability to articulate and discuss contemporary issues.

  ENGR. MARBERT D. PINQUE, M.S.
 ENGR. DAHN F. SUAN
 ENGR. IRISH CREST G. ALMANZOR
 ENGR. ROSE MAY B. IGDON, M.S.

 MR. CARL ANGELO B. FALLARES

Laboratory Technician

THE XAVIER ATENEO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

 DR. HERCULES R. CASCON

Dean. College of Engineering
 ENGR. ERWIN RICHARD R. ORTIZ MEng
Chairman. ChE Department
 DR. MARIA THERESA ISLA-CABARABAN
Deputy Director for Research
 DR. SHIERLYN S. PACUJAN
Laboratory Mananger ChE Department

Faculty. ChE Department

 ENGR. MELBA T. MENDOZA, M.S.

 DR. NOEL PETER B. TAN