Plenary I:  The State of Affairs:  Management Education and Social Responsibility 
A macro look at the curriculum and MBAs’ attitudes as known through collected research data.  The session will establish the conference framework for the scope of ethics and provide a state of affairs within MBA curricula.

• Judith Samuelson, executive director, Aspen Institute – Initiative for Social Innovation through Business 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 

Plenary II:  Is Ethics More than Window Dressing? 
Some contend that students are rarely taught a comprehensive ethical framework that illustrates the consequences of integrity lapses in business.  How does management education rate on the scorecard of preparing students who understand responsibility in managing a company and interacting with society?  Where do basic ethics principles fit into management education priorities and what changes are needed?

• Mark Pastin, president, Council of Ethical Organizations, DC 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 

Luncheon and Plenary III:  Big Questions, Worthy Dreams:  The Power of Education in the Formation of Ethics  
Business ethics means applying traditional ethical concepts of truthfulness, honesty, and fairness to a complex, culturally diverse organization, regardless of their own personal ethical background.  This session examines the process of values formation and the role of educators to serve as guides and mentors to young adults to foster the kind of citizenship and leadership so clearly needed in the twenty-first century.

• Sharon Daloz Parks, author of  “Common Fires: Leading Lives of Commitment in a Complex World” and “Big Questions, Worthy Dreams:  Mentoring Young Adults in the Search for Meaning, Purpose and Faith;” and associate director, Whidbey Institute 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 

Need for Social Responsibility Prompts New Initiatives 
A lot of hot new courses were developed at many colleges and universities in the past year to raise aware and accountability.  Several business schools have led the effort.  Course examples focused on law, ethics, leadership, and global perspectives are highlighted in this effective practices session.  

• Terry S. Maness, dean, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University 

• Aaron Nurick, Wilder professor of management and psychology, Bentley College

• Myron J. Roomkin, dean, Kogod School of Business, American University  
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 
    Presentation Slides

Developing a Value-based Business Education Experience 
This interactive session presents a framework for developing and implementing a value-based core experiences in the undergraduate and graduate programs.  Topics cover forming the strategic vision, planning, implementation, and the assessment needed for longitudinal maintenance and tweaking.  Participants will be invited to share their experiences and comments on achieving values oriented outcomes.

• Bruce Hutton, professor, Department of Marketing, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 

Fostering Business Integrity: Input on Graduate Programs 
Sharing of lessons learned of a Jesuit Business School curricula and co-curricula approach to fostering business integrity focusing on graduate programs.  Student survey feedback and enrollment data are offered as evidence on impact of the approaches taken.

• Lee Dahringer, dean, Sellinger School of Business and Management, Loyola College in Maryland 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 

Blue Ribbon Committee on Accreditation Quality:  The Required Accreditation Data Module 
Accredited business schools soon will be expected to provide an annual report on specified data.  As part of the suggested accreditation maintenance process, these data will be used to produce statistical reports that include comparison groups of schools selected by the school under review.  Complementing the Changing Directions for Accreditation sessions, this session will provide updates and collect feedback on the development of the required accreditation data module.  Discussion will focus on the data elements, reporting processes, and guidelines for selecting comparison groups.

• Daniel R. LeClair, director of knowledge services, AACSB International 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography 
    Presentation Slides

Lessons Learned:  Experimental Reviews 
Strong strategic planning has helped experimental review schools in their process of reaccredidation.  Representatives from schools will share their experiences, insights, and transferable lessons learned from their internal and external evaluation processes and structure that lead to enhanced competitive strengths.

• Thomas F. Monahan, dean, College of Commerce and Finance, Villanova University
• R. Charles Moyer, dean, Babcock Graduate School of Management, Wake Forest University 
    Objectives, key points, and bibliography
    Presentation Slides