Question

A Princeton University student with a satisfactory school record was discovered to be a parole fugitive from Utah for crimes of theft and fraud. This case occurred during the 1990s; the fugitive used false documentation and a false name to obtain admission to the university, but on admission, he performed well as a student. His identity was ultimately discovered by Princeton.29 What action should the university take? (Hint: There are two parts here. Your answer requires an assessment of the moral permissibility of the student’s actions first, then an assessment of the university’s options under the guidelines provided by virtue ethics.)

Answer 1

Answer:

Morally he faltered by running away from the authorities and becoming a fugitive.This motive must be investigated and he must be made to face the charges and punishment associated with such crime.

Every University’s admission process has instructions and part of which is for the candidates to provide correct information about themselves.

The University should have him expelled for providing false information about himself during the admission process. He broke this rule and failed to follow the instruction. He has to face the consequence to serve as a deterrent to others.