Student Packet
ETHICS
BOOT
CAMP
Winter 2016
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January 22nd & 23rd
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Inspiring Integrity
WELCOME TO THE ETHICS BOOT CAMP!
January 22, 2016
Welcome to a huge part of what makes the Daniels College of Business a special place. The EBC exists because of
you and your interest in honing your moral compass. I remember when I first started talking about character in my
classes. I would spend a ton of class time talking about law and then throw in my “philosophy of life” lecture on the
last day. I was astounded by the results; my students looked back at me with eyes wide open. You looked at me and
wanted to know more about what it takes to be a person of character, to develop lasting relationships and wake up
happy in the morning. You looked at me and wanted to learn how to make better decisions and re-prioritize your
life. Your eyes led to this experience.
Benjamin Franklin, my favorite founding father, proclaimed that we “get old too soon and wise too late.” I often
think of how true this adage has been in my life. These two things need not be mutually exclusive, however. You
can be young and wise. The EBC allows you to spend quality time thinking about how ethics impact your life as a
student, son/daughter, boyfriend/girlfriend, friend, peer, colleague and human being. It is not important whether
you agree with everything you hear. Instead, all we ask is that you critically think about your life. Think about the
person you are now and the person you want to be when you grow up.
This weekend we will learn and laugh. We will also get a chance to bond as a team; DCB is nothing more than a big
group project when you really think about it. We will donate time to projects you feel are important, giving people
in need a hand up. As you undertake this journey, please keep in mind the many people who have donated their
time to you! These are big time business executives, professionals, speakers and alumni. They realize that an
investment in you is an investment in our collective future. Please also recognize your leaders and Professor Holt
with 95 pats on the back. They have put in hundreds of hours, starting last year, preparing for liftoff. I cannot
imagine where I would be without these people. They have taught me once again that true friends rush in to help
when others rush out. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am proud that BusinessWeek chose DCB as 2nd in the nation for teaching ethics to undergraduates. I know that
the EBC will play a huge role in keeping us at the top of this list and many others. More importantly, I remain
convinced that the secret to success in any facet of life begins with a solid character. So . . . let’s get started building
your foundation.
Best of success this weekend and throughout your journey!
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The Department of Business Ethics and Legal Studies (BELS) believes students need to be immersed in a
rigorous ethics curriculum early in their undergraduate career. The nature of this project is to be an
exciting and groundbreaking program for the Daniels College of Business. The “Ethics Boot Camp” was
pioneered for undergraduate students, designed to supplement their core education on ethics. It is
offered at the beginning of the business curriculum, in hopes of fulfilling the need for a program of this
nature, at our school and in the business community.
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For students to spend a weekend outside the classroom expanding their ability to
analyze, evaluate, and synthesize the primary ethical frameworks of
Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics as well as various alternative
frameworks
For students to be challenged in a discussion of ethical decisi on-making,
engaging in a practice of consistent and ef fective decision-making systems
To inspire students to become ethical and socially responsible business leaders,
by engaging with their peers around campus. To plant seeds of ethical
frameworks that will flourish for the remainder of an undergrad uate career and
into the future
For students to realize the potential benefits of making ethical decisions in all
areas of life: academically, professionally & personally
Understand what it means to think critic ally in a difficult situation
o What steps are taken to reach a positive answer or outcome?
o Are critical thinking and ethics one and the same?
Understand how personal behavior affects not only the individual, but others as
well
Students will gain the confi dence to analyze other’s behavior and intervene when
appropriate and necessary
Evaluate real -life ethical dilemmas in order to be better prepared to make ethical
decisions in all aspects of life
Examine ethical situations that may come up for a student in future careers in
order to develop character as a business professional
By going through the Ethics Boot Camp, Daniels College of Business sophomores
will be able to differentiate between ethical behaviors at school , in the workplace
and in personal situa tions and understand how ethics in different areas of life are
connected
To develop the moral courage to make the ethical choice
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TEAMS &
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Team
Virtue
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Ambition
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Bravery
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Compassion
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Determination
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Empathy
6
Grace
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Hope
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Justice
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Loyalty
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Patience
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Respect
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Trust
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Wonder
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Zeal
Leaders
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SCHEDULE
Day 1
DATE
TIME
FRIDAY, JAN. 22ND 4:00-4:50 P
FRIDAY, JAN. 22ND 5:00-6:00 P
FRIDAY, JAN. 22ND 6:05-7:00 P
EVENT
WELCOME & EBC OLYMPICS (EVERYONE)
LOCATION
MARCUS COMMONS
OPENING KEYNOTE (EVERYONE)
REIMAN THEATER
PROF. BRUCE KLAW | AVOIDING PRISON
DINNER (EVERYONE – LEADER LED DISCUSSIONS)
GROUPS
LOCATION
1-2
DCB 245
3-4
DCB 240
5-6
DCB 110
7-8
DCB 100
9-10
DCB 300
11-12
DCB 305
13-14
DCB 345
FRIDAY, JAN. 22ND 7:05-7:55 P
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE (BASED ON LEADER GROUP SCHEDULE)
8:00-8:50 P
BREAKOUT SESSION TWO (BASED ON LEADER GROUP SCHEDULE)
Your Reputation…| Robert Grey
Ethics Tango| Prof. Paula Holt and Dr. Sonja Holt
FRIDAY, JAN. 22ND 9:00 P
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DCB 110
MARCUS COMMONS
Corporate Greed | Prof. Lisa Victoravich
DCB 240
Alumni & Student Panel | W. Hurd, M. Gallina
DCB 245
Code or Compass… | Albert Kovac
DCB 300
Keeping Capitalism Honest | Prof. Philipp Schaberl
DCB 345
COMEDIAN (EVERYONE)
REIMAN THEATER
SCHEDULE
Day 2
DATE
TIME
EVENT
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
11:00-12:15 P INSPIRE INTEGRITY | PROF. C
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
12:20-1:20 P
LOCATION
REIMAN THEATER
BREAKOUT SESSION THREE (ATTEND BY GROUP #)
GROUPS TOPIC
1-7
8-14
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
1:25-2:00 P
2:05-3:05 P
Living Integrity with Build-a-Bear |
Prof. Holt
To Thine own Selfie be True |
John Mallory
LUNCH WITH YOUR GROUPS IN DCB
GROUPS
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
13-14
MARCUS COMMONS
REIMAN THEATER
LOCATION
DCB 245
DCB 240
DCB 110
DCB 100
DCB 300
DCB 305
DCB 345
BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR (ATTEND BY GROUP #)
GROUPS TOPIC
1-7
8-14
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
3:10 P
To Thine own Selfie be True |
John Mallory
Living Integrity with Build-a-Bear |
Prof. Holt
CLOSING KEYNOTE (EVERYONE)
STRESS TALK | PROF. C
REIMAN THEATER
MARCUS COMMONS
REIMAN THEATER
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Be a Leader –
NAME: ______________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________
Please write answers in the blanks provided or type
on a separate sheet of paper & return to Prof. Holt
in the Department of Ethics & Legal Studies, DCB
686
1.
Will you be in Colorado, at DU, for Spring/Fall
Quarter 2016?
YES
2.
Do you have any commitments that would hinder your
effectiveness? (If so, please explain)
YES
3.
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NO
NO
Define character and how it applies to your life (200
words)
4.
Why would you make a great Ethics Boot Camp
Leader? (200 words)
5.
Describe the activities you participate in within and
outside of DU. (200 words)
6.
After participating in the EBC, what suggestions do
you have for it and why? As a leader, how would you
go about making these changes? (200 words)
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Be a BELS Minor
Legal Studies Minor for Business Students
Course Requirements 2015-2016
Dept. of
Business Ethics
& Legal Studies
Daniels 687 – 303.871.3213
Undergraduate Advisors
Dr. Corey Ciocchetti
coreyciocchetti@gmail.com
Department Chair
Dr. Don Mayer
Donald.Mayer@du.edu
 The
Legal
Studies
Minor for Business
students
is
only
available to students
completing a BSA or
BSBA
through
the
Daniels
College
of
Business.
 NOTE:
The
Legal
Studies
Minor
for
Liberal Arts students
consists of 24 quarter
hours and must be
approved
by
the
Associate Dean of Arts,
Humanities & Social
Sciences.
Contact
303.871.2057 for more
information
and/or
visit:
http://www.du.edu/ahs
s/programs/legalstudies
minor.html
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 The minor GPA must
be 2.0 or higher to
graduate.
Today’s managers, professionals and entrepreneurs operate in a complex legal
environment that affects all facets of an organization. Firms need business
graduates with knowledge of the legal and regulatory climate for jobs in human
resources, marketing, purchasing and environmental affairs. Business and trade
associations depend on staff members who monitor legislative and judicial
decisions. A Legal Studies minor provides a foundation for careers in the public
or private sector.
Prerequisite:
LGST 2000
The Business Environment – 4 hours
Course #
Course Title
Qtr. Hrs.
A minimum of four courses (16hrs) are required for the Legal Studies minor.
Of the four courses, students must take at least two (4hrs) LGST courses.
Select from the following list of courses:
LGST
LGST
LGST
LGST
LGST
2560
2570
2960
3100
3550
LGST 3700
LGST 3701
LGST 3710
LGST 3790
LGST 3991
The Constitution and Business
Contracts for Business
Employment Law and Ethics
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Topics in Business Law II)
(Accounting students only
International Business Law
Topics in Legal Studies
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Business and Sustainability
Environmental Law and Policy
Ethics and Compliance for Managers
E-Commerce Law & Ethics
Entrepreneur & Family Business
Independent Study arranged
Study Abroad (on request)
(DU Courses in Philosophy, Sociology,
Political Science pre-approval required)
Approved Travel Abroad Classes are
considered LGST courses
Legal Studies Minor Requirements
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