Category Archives: CPTNews

NASBA Center for the Public Trust Announces 2024 Board Appointments

The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), whose vision is advancing ethical leadership to influence the world, announces new appointments to its board of directors for 2024. The CPT is excited to work alongside these leaders as they share their knowledge and expertise through board service.   James Alderson, of La Quinta, CA  –…

Lead with Integrity: What We Get to Do 

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 A few weeks ago, I was waiting to speak to a group of college student leaders at a workshop. This was the first session of a year-long program, and I was impressed, amazed and disappointed at the same time. I was impressed at the quality of the program, amazed at the…

The Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP)

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 The Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) is an online tool that helps college students identify ethical issues, learn how to respond to ethical dilemmas and enhance their ethical decision-making abilities. This program also helps students build their resumes and communicate values to future employers.   The certification program has six modules and…

Good News: Stanley Gives Back to Customer During the Holiday Season

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 The holiday season can be stressful for a number of reasons. From travel to gift giving, most people are running around, trying to keep things organized. For Danielle Lettering, things took an unexpected turn this November.   Lettering posted a video to social media, explaining that her car sustained a horrible fire…

Cuffed for a Cause Fundraiser Exceeds Expectations

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) “Cuffed for a Cause” fundraiser resulted in record success. Held on October 30 during NASBA’s 116th Annual Meeting in New York, NY, the event yielded proceeds exceeding $55,000, marking the campaign as one of the biggest in CPT history.  As part of the…

Ethics In Action Video Competition

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 Held annually, this competition challenges students to create videos demonstrating ethical dilemmas one might face in their career. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges, junior colleges and universities in the United States and its territories. Participants can win up to $1,000 in prizes.  COMMERCIAL CATEGORY  Videos…

2023 CPT Tracker

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 43 students and 26 schools were represented at the 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO.    Over 5,000 students enrolled in the Ethical Leadership Certification Program.    Three  StudentCPT chapters were established (Jackson State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Alabama State University).   20 Campus Being a Difference Awards were…

12 Steps to Making Your StudentCPT Meeting Great

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 Thank your guests with a treat, lunch or dinner option. Select guest speakers who are community leaders and have them touch on new ideas and real time ethical dilemmas in their presentations. Offer fun games like ‘Ethics Bingo’ to break the ice. Click here for an example: https://www.studentcpt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CPT_Ethics-Bingo-Editable.pptx Utilize interactive case…

Better Speaking Creates Better Leading at Any Level

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 Speaking effectively is important for leading.  An influential voice is extremely important for ethical leaders who desire to influence more people. Think about it – one of the most effective ways to get people to buy into a concept or follow you as a leader is to articulate points that will…

Meet Sharrona Reaves!

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 Sharrona Reaves serves as director of programs and development for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). In her role, Reaves is responsible for ensuring quality delivery of all CPT professional programs and services, assisting the CPT president with new business and development initiatives, budget preparation and implementation of fundraising…