CHANGE Student Organization
The student ethics committee of the Rutland Institute for Ethics, Creating Habits and Norms Guiding Ethical Decisions (CHANGE), was established at Clemson University in Spring 2019. CHANGE serves to create ethical programming at both the University-wide and college-specific levels by hosting speakers, events, and activities that focus on exposing students to real-life applications of ethical decision-making and ethical leadership. In addition to programming initiatives, CHANGE assists in hosting Clemson University’s Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition each spring, publishes the Ethics Editorial newsletter that highlights various aspects of the Rutland Institute for Ethics, serves as the student voice of the Institute, and assists in promoting Annual Ethics Day and the TIDE Conference. It is the goal of CHANGE to consist of at least two undergraduate representatives and one graduate representative from each of the eight academic colleges at Clemson University.
CHANGE meets on Thursdays
5:00–6:00 pm in Hardin Hall
Please reach out to the Staff Advisor of CHANGE, Emily-Elizabeth Cotton (eecaste@clemson.edu), if you would like more information or have any questions.
CHANGE Executive Committee
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Justin WolfePresident
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business -
Lucy HartVice President
College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences -
Albash KhanTreasurer
College of Science -
Evelyn MorinSecretary
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences -
Delaney McLaughlinPublic Relations Chair
College of Arts and Humanities -
Bobbi ElmoreHistorian
College of Education -
Matt HarringtonPolicies and Procedures Chair
College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences
Ethics Programming
Fall 2024
Fri. August 23rd |
Wheel of Ethical Questions 8:30 am – 11:30 am @ Carillon Gardens |
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Thu. September 5th |
CHANGE New Member Interviews |
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Thu. September 12th |
“Go the Mile” Movie Night: Matilda 6:00 – 9:00 pm @ Old Main, Media Center |
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Wed. October 9th |
The Ethics of Building Design with John Zukowsky 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Cooper Library, 309 |
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Tues. October 22nd |
University-wide Event: Q&A with AirBnB’s Former Chief Ethics Officer, Robert Chesnut 3:30 pm @ President’s Suite in Memorial Stadium |
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Wed. October 23rd |
Student Q&A with Dr. Nancy Love 2:00 pm @ Peebles Room, Hendrix Student Center |
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Wed. November 6th |
Science Ethics Rumble 6:00 pm @ Hardin Hall Auditorium |
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Fri. November 8th |
Crafting Ethical Conversation 5:00 pm @ Barnes Center |
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Thurs. November 14th |
The Ethics of Resume Writing with Maggie Erikson 3:00 pm @ Cooper Library, 309 |
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Wed. November 20th |
Ethics Book Club Meet-up 6:00 pm @ Powers 201 |
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Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition
CHANGE hosts our High School Ethics Case Competition each year! This is an opportunity for high school students, in teams of two, to propose a solution to an ethical dilemma in front of a panel of judges.
Reasons to Participate:
- Gain exposure to realistic ethical dilemmas
- Understand that dilemmas occur everywhere and every day to everyone who makes choices
- Experience with decision-making in pressured and time-restrictive situations at a leadership level
- Participation can be featured on a resume or college application
- Opportunity to network with other high school students, Clemson University students, staff, faculty, and admissions professionals
- Trophy and monetary prizes awarded to winning teams
Specific questions regarding the Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition can be directed to Matt Harrington at mdh2@g.clemson.edu or by calling (864) 656-5379.
Ethical Elections & Officer Transitions presentation recorded for Clemson’s Leader 2 Leader program
