Monthly Archives: April 2019
National Student Video Competition Announces 2019 Winners
NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 30, 2019) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 Ethics in Action Video Competition. First launched in 2010, the annual competition seeks creative video entries showcasing examples of ethical behavior in the business world. The competition is open to undergraduate and…
Ethics Education is as Valuable as Ever
Ethics in the workplace is a universal concern. There is not one industry that does not, or has not, benefited from the practice of ethical behavior. Recently, ethics in the workplace gained additional exposure as the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced two changes to its Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program. The updates include…
STUDENT NEWS
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 University of Northern Colorado Practices Ins and Outs of Networking CPT Student Programs Manager, Ashley Metivier, joined students at the University of Northern Colorado for an interactive presentation focused on networking. Students learned what she keeps in her networking toolbox and practiced firsthand what it takes to be a great networker.…
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY: A Perspective on the Clash of Ethics & Academic Entry
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 The recent college-entry scandal implicating dozens of affluent parents, top school recruiters and coaches, and educational testing proctors shines a light on the unfortunate direction ethics has taken in this country. Multimillions of dollars were illegally paid by and to individuals who, in many instances, are considered role models – making…
Janessa Harkley – Alumni Spotlight
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 Janessa Harkley, a campus recruiter for Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), is an alumna of the StudentCPT program and this month’s Alumni Spotlight. Currently at DHG, Harkley attracts top talent on various campuses and leads campus recruiting efforts. A graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, she earned a…
CPT President Featured in Southwest The Magazine
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 “For optimal success in your career, your work has to correlate with your purpose.” – Alfonzo Alexander Alfonzo Alexander, CPT President, was recently featured in the February edition of Southwest Airline’s inflight magazine, Southwest The Magazine. The A-List Preferred flyer frequently uses Southwest Airlines as he travels for NASBA and CPT…
2019 CPT Golf Classic
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 The CPT provides transformative leadership and ethics training to high-potential college students through the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT). Participating in the 2019 CPT Golf Classic on Monday, July 8, will help develop our next generation of business leaders. Student members learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas by developing…
Good News: Amazon Announces Plan to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 The retail giant has plans to go green! Amazon recently announced it would like half of its shipments to become carbon neutral by 2030. How do they plan to do this? The retailer, which has nicknamed the project “Shipment Zero,” plans to use renewable energy and the use of electric vans.…
Board Spotlight – Coalter Baker, CPA
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 Coalter Baker was born and raised in Austin, TX, and graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Texas. Since then, Baker has had a very full career and says, “It is so much more than numbers. This is a learned profession that allows us to help people solve…
USC President Creates #WhatsMyName Campaign to Keep Students Safe
In recent news, a University of South Carolina (USC) student, Samantha Josephson, entered a vehicle during the early hours one morning, believing the ride to be her Uber. Unfortunately, the vehicle was not her expected ride home, and instead, the driver committed a senseless act that resulted in Josephson’s death. In response, USC’s President, Harris…