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Don’t Be Afraid to Do the Right Thing 

As a young professional, it is important to understand your role to effectively complete the tasks assigned when at work. You also must understand the corporate culture and be aware of ethical dilemmas that can derail your career.  A Harvard study of young professionals uncovered alarming data. Young professionals aged 30 and younger with two […]

Cuffed for a Cause

The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), is excited to serve as host to the “Cuffed for a Cause” themed annual fundraiser. The event will be held during NASBA’s 116th Annual Meeting on Monday, October 30, in New York, NY.  The CPT will be revisiting a popular and successful fundraiser originally held in 2014, […]

Goal Setting for the School Year

As you continue through the new semester, it is important to prioritize the tasks ahead. Between classes, assignments and exams, there may be a lot on your mind. Don’t panic! Now is the time to breathe, focus and organize to ensure a successful year. It will be very helpful if you set SMART goals. What […]

How To Best Plan Chapter Meetings

Need help organizing your chapter meetings? Below is a comprehensive outline for conducting NASBA Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) meetings. Highlighting expectations and chapter requirements to stay on course for the semester is key to a successful StudentCPT year. Creating a calendar that aligns with what the StudentCPT national office and your campus […]

2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap

The 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Kansas, MO, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, from June 26-28, 2023. This year’s conference theme was “Uncommon Leadership for Uncommon Times,” reiterating the importance of ethical leadership throughout changes in society. The SLC was held in conjunction with the NASBA Western Regional Meeting with a […]

About the Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP)

The Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) launched in the spring of 2014 and has since acquired over 10,000 certified students in ethical leadership. This interactive online tool allows learners to identify ethical issues, navigate how to respond to ethical dilemmas and enhance their ethical decision-making abilities. The program’s curriculum is comprised of seven one-hour long […]

2023 SLC Speaker Highlight

The NASBA Center for The Public Trust (CPT) is excited to feature Dr. Jason Brooks and Ryan Hirsch as two dynamic speakers for its 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC)! This year’s SLC will be held June 26-28 in Kansas City, MO, in conjunction with the NASBA Western Regional Meeting. Dr. Brooks is head of talent […]

Being a Difference Award

The NASBA Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) provides an interactive environment where ethical business behaviors and ideas can flourish on college campuses. Each school year, the StudentCPT will honor one faculty member on each chapter’s campus who positively impact the school by displaying strong, ethical leadership. Campus Being a Difference Award recipients do […]

About the Conference: Sponsor a Leader

Each summer, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) unites leaders from across the country to participate in the StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC). During this 3-day conference, StudentCPT chapter leaders are invited to hear from nationally recognized speakers focusing on topics like accountability, strengths-based leadership, emotional intelligence and more! Through keynote presentations, group projects, […]

What Makes a Good Ethics Program?

In today’s business world, ethics are of utmost importance. Ethical behavior ensures businesses comply with legal and regulatory requirements and builds trust and credibility with customers, employees and stakeholders. Ethics training programs have become an increasingly popular way to ensure employees are familiar with ethical standards and how to handle ethical dilemmas. The NASBA Center […]