The Importance of “Soft Skills” in the Workplace
We all know the value of education and training in “hard skills.” These technical-oriented skills provide the foundation for success in...
Is our Course Grading System Broken?
Perhaps you’ve heard that a North Carolina Community College -- Stanly Community College – has decided to drop the “D” grade. Students...
Refuting Caplan’s Thesis that College Education is a Waste of Time and Money
George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan has created a firestorm by claiming a college education is a waste of time and money, and...
Racially Charged Language Inhibits Inclusive Cultures
Leaving home for the first time and going off to college is an exciting and stressful time for tens of thousands of students across the...
Ethical Relativism and College Cheaters
Cheating in college has reached epidemic proportions. Even though the rate of students who admit to cheating at least once in their...
Fear and Loathing in Hollywood and the Government
I have always been intrigued by the philosophy of whistleblowing. Today's blog explores the philosophical underpinnings of whistleblowing...
The Coming of Age of Ethics Education
It’s time to shake things up in our attempt to teach ethics to college students. The old ways do not work well. The days of lecturing ad...
Bad Boys in Congress Acting Badly
What Should Be Done About Congressional Sexual Harassers? Last week it was reported that taxpayers have paid more than $17 million over...
Think Before You Tweet
Managing Social Media Profiles: Ethical Guidelines I have previously blogged about the dangers of posting information critical of one's...
What Does it Mean to be a Person of "Good Will?"
What does it mean to be a person of “good will” and why is it important? These are the questions I look at in today’s blog. An important...