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Across the United States, employees and organizations are facing ethical dilemmas on a continuous and growing basis. Over four out of every 10 employees are faced with an ethical dilemma at work. Unfortunately, good people sometimes make poor decisions because they are unprepared to manage these situations, hoping instead that they never happen to […]
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Lead with Integrity Ethics 101: John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism
So far, in this series we’ve covered the importance of character and the importance of duty in acting morally. This ethics 101 entry will focus on John Stuart Mill and utilitarianism. The Theory As one might guess, utilitarianism is a theory based on utility and is often colloquially referred to as the complicated calculus of […]
2024 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is a proud professional partner of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) and was honored to attend its 2024 Annual Meeting this July. The BAP conference took place in Orlando, FL, and hosted prominent speakers, student leaders, community service outings and competitions. This year’s meeting attracted 300 chapters from […]
StudentCPT Programs: Ethical Leadership Certification Program
Certification Program Overview Regarded as the first of its kind, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) is designed to creatively teach ethical leadership to students on college campuses across the country. This online program brings real-world ethical dilemmas to life with six challenging and engaging training modules. The modules […]
The Viable Leadership Podcast Episodes
Episode 1: What IS Viable Leadership? In this episode, NASBA Center for the Public Trust President (CPT) and Viable Leadership Podcast Host Alfonzo Alexander answers the question, “What IS Viable Leadership?” Alexander breaks down the mission of the CPT and its commitment to develop, promote and empower ethical leaders and discusses how Viable Leadership will provide […]
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 – […]
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 […]
The CPT Promotes Ethical Leadership Through Partnerships
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has established great relationships with various organizations to further the importance of ethical decision making. The best examples of this would be the partnerships with the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KyCPA) and the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO). These partnerships bring the mission […]