Category Archives: CPTNews

Are You Addressing Your Ethical Risk Areas? (Sept. 2016)

Ethics Matters September 2016 Drs.O.C. and Linda Ferrell, renowned ethics professors and consultants, and content developers for the CPT’s online certification programs, state that everyone within an organization is prone to encountering ethical dilemmas. Do you know your ethical risk? It is a common misconception that only those in high-ranking positions risk facing unethical situations.…

Good News: Dallas Cowboys and Ashley Furniture Host Slumber Party for Underprivileged Kids (Sept. 2016)

Ethics Matters September 2016 What do kids dream about? Perhaps hula-hooping in the middle of the AT&T Stadium, munching on pizza with some of the biggest names in the NFL, or maybe, snuggling up in a cozy bed while watching Finding Nemo on a big screen. Well, all three of these hypothetical dreams recently came…

Students Suit Up for the 6th Annual StudentCPT Leadership Conference (Sept. 2016)

Ethics Matters September 2016 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) recently hosted its 6th Annual StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) in Denver, CO, June 22-23. Students from across the country gathered for an intense, two-day conference featuring leadership development sessions, networking and chapter training. Because of generous donations from the Sponsor a Leader campaign…

Where Are They Now? (May/June 2016)

Kevin Y. Brown Honored with Being a Difference Award (May/June 2016)

Ethics Matters May/June 2016 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) presented Kevin Y. Brown, of New York, NY, with a prestigious Being a Difference Award on April 30. The award, which honors individuals for their exceptional contributions to ethical leadership, was presented to Brown during the 78th Anniversary celebration of the New York…

Lead with Integrity: Traveling the Uncommon Path (May/June 2016)

Author: Alfonzo Alexander, CPT President

CPT Prize Winners Attend Final Four After Waiting 20 Years (May/June 2016)

Ethics Matters May/June 2016 In 1986, Mark Harris waited in line, under the hot, Louisiana sun, to buy NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball game tickets. After waiting two, long hours, the ticket office announced all tickets were sold out. Harris was devastated and thought he would never get the chance to attend a Final Four…

Good News: Laundromat Owner is Making Life a Little Easier for Homeless New Yorkers (May/June 2016)

Ethics Matters May/June 2016 As a laundromat owner and former social worker, Samuel Van De Cruze, of Queens, NY, recognizes that common chores, like doing laundry, can be a hassle for New York’s homeless. "Clean clothes and bedding are necessities – almost as important as food and shelter," said Van De Cruze. Van De Cruze,…

CPT Launches Professional Certification (May/June 2016)

Ethics Matters May/June 2016 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) officially launched its Ethical Leadership Training and Certification Program — designed for business professionals across all disciplines. The program’s overarching themes discussed throughout the certification are culture, leadership and strategy. After completion, employees will have the knowledge and skills needed to recognize ethical…

NASBA CPT Announces Winners of 2016 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition

Seventh Annual Competition Receives More Than 10,600 Views Nationwide NASHVILLE, TENN., (APRIL 28, 2016) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2016 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition. First launched in 2010, the annual competition seeks creative video entries showcasing examples of ethical behavior in…