Why is this change being introduced?

The desire for a revised Code and a new approach to ethics in the Academy has been a longstanding topic of conversation dating back more than a decade. In fact, dozens of members throughout the years have been working toward this aim. A revised Code is the cornerstone of a larger ethics program that also includes ethics education and socialization. The change is being introduced as a proactive measure to enhance positive professional practice while also providing a mechanism for handling ethics complaints, should they occur.