definition ethical dilemma
A student affairs professional was. defined as an individual whose educational background and work experience are in. student affairs. An ethical dilemma is defined as a situation in which two ethical. principles are at odds rather than a simple matter of right versus wrong (Kitchener, 1985). A professional ethical dilemma is an ethical dilemma in the context of a personâs work-. related experience. The first phase of the study was a qualitative exploration of how representatives. of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) resolve. professional ethical dilemmas.