2024 Virtual Workshop | Inclusive University Ethics

Earn Up to 8 CPEs

Join WACUBO for a new virtual workshop during which presenter Jessica Ludescher Imanaka, PhD will explore ethical challenges and real-life ethics cases within the university environment.

More information coming soon.

Speaker: Jessica Ludescher Imanaka, PhD

Jessica is an Associate Professor in the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University, where she holds a joint appointment in Management and Philosophy. At SU, she teaches various Business Ethics courses at the undergraduate and MBA levels, a course on Spiritual Business, and various Honors and Philosophy courses. Jessica’s research has focused on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, environmental justice, biopolitics, philosophy of technology, Buddhist ethics, and Catholic social thought. Her papers have appeared in a range of outlets including: The Harvard International Review, Business and Society Review, The Journal of Management for Global Sustainability, The Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, Techne: Research in Philosophy and Technology, and the International Journal of E-Business Research. Jessica began working in the field of Business Ethics in 2002, while in graduate school at the University of California, Riverside. Jessica has extensive service commitments at SU, and currently serves on the Advisory Boards for the Center for Business Ethics and the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture. She is passionate about the Jesuit mission of Seattle University and strives to model good organizational citizenship.

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Pricing

Registration Rates
Member	$99
Non-Member	$199

Registration will open mid-October.

Terms, Conditions, and Policies

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received by November 26, 2024, will be refunded, less a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after November 26, 2024. Substitutions can be made at any time. If you have any questions, please contact the office at [email protected].

Nonpayment Policy:

I understand that full payment of the web series registration fees is required before the start of the first workshop. If full payment has not been remitted on or before November 26, 2024, the meeting details will not be sent to the attendee. Once payment has been received, meeting details will be released. If you have any questions, please contact the office at [email protected] or by phone at (206) 209-5267.

Technical Failure Policy:

I understand that if there is a technical failure at the registrant's home or workplace that prevents access to the live event, the registrant is not eligible for a refund. It is the responsibility of the registrant to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the event. If a technical failure is the fault of the service provider and the session is not able to be broadcast as planned after two hours, WACUBO reserves the right to reschedule the session. If the registrant cannot attend the rescheduled session live, they will be provided with the recording after the session's conclusion, or they may request a prorated refund.

Recording Acknowledgement:

I understand that each virtual session may be recorded, including chat transcripts. Video recorded during the event may be used for promotional purposes, advertising, and other print and online materials at the sole discretion of WACUBO. All registered attendees must consent to this if they plan to attend the live sessions.

Code of Conduct:

WACUBO events are community events intended for education, networking, and collaboration. We value the participation of everyone and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all events hosted in the WACUBO space. To make clear what is expected, all attendees, speakers, Business Partners, organizers, and volunteers at any virtual event are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. In registering for and/or participating in this event, you consent to comply with the following Code of Conduct.

Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:

Using welcoming and inclusive language
Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
Showing empathy towards other participants

We do not tolerate the following:

Spam (verbally or in chats), including saying or re-posting the same word/content repeatedly in order to disrupt the conversation
Harassment, bullying, and intimidation
Harassment and bullying are defined as:

Negative comments about race/ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical appearance, citizenship, or other protected categories
Intimidation or threats, including sharing images or text especially to threaten
Unwelcome sexual attention, including sharing images or text especially to sexually harass
Threatening or other endangerment of minors or any persons
Any activity meant to convey or cultivate hostility
Ad hominem insults or other attacks
Encouraging the above behavior

Session Descriptions

This workshop will take place in the Pacific Time Zone from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM on December 3 and December 5, 2024.

Inclusive University Ethics	December 3 and December 5, 2024
Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics	Program Level: Beginner	8 CPE
Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Pacific Time
Course Description: This interactive workshop will provide a foundation for identifying and addressing ethical challenges in the university context. We will examine university ethics cases, including those experienced by participants in their respective workplaces. Participants will practice working through problems in activities and devising customized techniques for enhancing their ethics competencies in practical application. An appreciation for the diverse traditions that inform ethical outlooks will be emphasized so as to heighten mutual respect when conflicts arise. We will combine creative problem-solving with reflection in practice sessions aimed at finding novel and effective ways of approaching moral quandaries at work. Learning Objectives: · Understand the scope of ethics-related matters in the university context and the relationship between ethics and compliance · Recognize ethics challenges and moral dilemmas by discerning relevant stakeholders implicated · Identify principles and values to guide ethical decision making · Appreciate diverse ethical traditions that inform decisions · Practice addressing moral conflicts in the workplace · Gain awareness of common pitfalls to avoid · Cultivate creativity, reflection, analysis and empowerment

Contact

Callie Juarez, California State University, Northridge, c[email protected]

CPE Credits - Group Internet

The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.