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March 26–27, 2012
Tampa, Florida, USA

WHEN:
The seminar will begin on Monday, March 26th at 7:30a.m. and end on Tuesday,
March 27th at 3:30pm.

**A reception for participants will follow the seminar on the first day at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island Hotel from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.**

WHERE:
AACSB International - World Headquarters
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602
Local information and helpful tips about your stay in Tampa

DRESS CODE:
Business casual.

Developed for faculty from any discipline, this seminar provides an in-depth learning experience needed to effectively introduce the subject of ethics to future business leaders. Engage in an analysis of the ethical dimensions of materials used in the classroom by participating in computer simulation exercises to further develop your expertise. Developed and facilitated by experts in the field of ethics education, this seminar will greatly enhance your understanding of how to successfully address the topic in today's academic setting.

Who Should Attend:
All faculty, department chairs, associate deans and others involved directly in teaching and curriculum development

Learning Outcomes:

Develop a stronger, theoretical understanding of ethics education.

  • Become familiar with how to integrate ethics into the curriculum, as well as how to teach ethics more effectively.
  • Analyze and discuss key dimensions of cases, articles, and educational materials that will help ensure intended learning outcomes in the classroom.
  • Explore the link between program goals, learning objectives and assessment strategies while considering demonstrable learning objectives in ethics
  • Experience a computer simulation exercise that will sharpen participant understanding through hands-on exposure, analysis, and discussion.
  • Deepen understanding through the exchange of ideas, networking with peers, and addressing points that will enhance your effectiveness with ethics education.

Facilitator (may vary at each offering):

  • Joe DesJardins, Associate Provost and Academic Dean, as well as Professor in the Department of Philosophy, College of St. Benedict and St. John's University in Minnesota
  • Dean W. Krehmeyer, Executive Director, Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics.
Registration and Fee Schedule

Event Code: SM-TBE312
 
Received by
March 20, 2012
After
March 20, 2012
1st & 2nd Member (per person)
3rd & Subsequent Member (per person)
Non-Member
745 USD
645 USD
895 USD
845 USD
745 USD
995 USD

Register Online

Fax or Mail Registration
Replacement / Refund Information
Replacement: Registration replacement will be granted if written notice and replacement registration are received (by email events@aacsb.edu or fax +1 813 472 5531 ONLY) at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. REPLACEMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THIS DATE. A transfer fee of 50 USD will be applied.

Cancellation: Refunds, less 150 USD, will be granted if written cancellation notice is received (by email events@aacsb.edu or fax +1 813 472 5531 ONLY) at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THIS DATE. Please allow 6–8 weeks for a refund.
Hotel/Travel Information
Westin Harbour Island Hotel
725 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33602

+1 813 229 5000
1 800 WESTIN1 (1 800 937 8461)
Internet: Online Reservations
*Hotel is connected to AACSB's office building by a walkway on the second floor. Follow the walkway to the adjacent building and take the elevator to the 7th floor.*

169 USD single/double plus applicable taxes.
All reservations made within the AACSB International room block directly with the hotel will include wireless internet in the room rate.
Reservations must be made before February 28, 2012 in order to receive the above rate.

When making a reservation by phone to the Westin, please ask for the AACSB International group room rate. Rates are based on availability. Please view this information sheet for local information and helpful tips about your stay here in Tampa.

TRANSPORTATION FACTS
Tampa, Florida, USA (TPA)
The airport is 10 miles from the office, and it is an estimated 20 minute drive. A cab costs approximately 20 USD one way.

Blue One Transportation is recommended for shuttle service. The cost is 12 USD one way per person. Please call to make reservations prior to your trip into Tampa +1-813-789-8380.

Driving Directions from TPA: Exit Tampa Airport to I-275 North (Tampa); I-275 to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West) Follow the signs to Downtown East/West and get on Tampa Street; Take Tampa Street under the overpass and follow to South Franklin Street; South Franklin Street becomes South Harbour Island Boulevard. AACSB International will be on your right hand side just past the Tampa Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Harbour Island Hotel.

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (PIE)
The airport is 25 miles from AACSB Headquarters and a cab costs approximately 40 USD one way.

Driving Directions from PIE: When exiting the airport turn left onto 686 East (Roosevelt Boulevard). Follow until you reach 688 East (Ulmerton Road). Take 688 East to I-275 North (Tampa); I-275 to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West). Follow the signs to Downtown East/West and get on Tampa Street; Take Tampa Street under the overpass and follow to South Franklin Street; South Franklin Street becomes South Harbour Island Boulevard. AACSB International will be on your right hand side just past the Tampa Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Harbour Island Hotel.
Agenda
DAY 1
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Registration/Information
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Introduction
 • Welcome and introduction
 • Facilitated discussion
   • Introductions
   • Learning objectives
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Teaching Business Ethics: Can Ethics be Taught?
  • Objectives in teaching business ethics
  • Can ethics be taught to university-level students?
  • Ethics as Decision-Making/Practical Reason
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Teaching Business Ethics: Getting Comfortable with the Topic
 • Framing and defining ethics?
 • Links between ethics and compliance
 • A call for ethics from academics, organizations, and business
 • Preparing students for ethics challenges
10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Teaching Business Ethics: Teaching Tools
• Teaching methodologies: Cases, simulation, traditional,
   service learning projects, etc.
• Teaching Arguments
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Group breakouts: Effective practices
12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Teaching Business Ethics: Teaching Tools (continued)
• Sharing effective practices (from 11:45–12:30 session)
2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Teaching Business Ethics: Content
Ethics 101: Discussion of Philosophical Foundations and Case Examples
• What are the philosophical foundations of business ethics?
3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Teaching Business Ethics: Content (continued)
Stakeholder Analysis and Decision-Making Frameworks
• Stakeholder Analysis - Ways to use it, methods to deliver it, and
   pitfalls to avoid

4:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Day 1 Wrap Up
4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. AACSB Assessment Standards Presentation (Optional)
5:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Reception
DAY 2
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–10:00a.m.

Teaching Business Ethics: Special Topics
Based on group discussion, may include:
• Ethics in Governance/Accounting
• Leadership and Corporate Culture
• Sustainability
• CSR
• Other
10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Group Case Development Project
• Introduction
• Frameworks
• Case Study Development in Groups
12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Case Study Presentations, Critiques, Lessons Learned
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Discussion of Leading Resources for Teaching Business Ethics
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Overall Seminar Wrap Up, Takeaways, Evaluations, and Program Conclusion