Ethics, Integrity, and Civility in Higher Education: New Approaches to Foster a Culture of Trust
Neil Hamilton
Thursday, 04 Sep 2014 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Neil Hamilton is the founding director of the Thomas Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis and nationally known for his work on academic freedom and academic ethics. The American Council on Education published his most recent book, Academic Ethics: Problems and Materials on Professional Conduct and Shared Governance. Hamilton is the former associate dean for academic affairs and had a private law practice prior to going into teaching. The Holloran Center seeks to address how higher education can most effectively foster the ethical professional formation of each student and practicing professional.Cosponsored By:
- Association of American University Professors
- Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
- Faculty Senate
- Office of the Senior Vice President & Provost
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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