Clemson’s Rutland Institute for Ethics seeks award nominations

CLEMSON, SC – February 15, 2012 – The Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics at ClemsonUniversity invites nominations for its “Bringing Ethics into Focus”Award. To be presented at the institute’s 10th-anniversary gala eventTuesday, April 10, in Greenville, the award will recognize significantefforts to promote a more ethical environment in South Carolina. 

Daniel Wueste, director of the institute, said the award recognizesand encourages actions that bring about improvements directly related tothe ethical climate and/or culture of any of the life communities:business, education, civic professional or governmental.

“We’re hoping that this award will highlight people and programs inSouth Carolina that are challenging us to a greater awareness of ethicsin our decision-making, our policies and our actions,” Wueste said. 

Nominations are being accepted through March 15 and should include aletter that identifies and documents the scope and nature of theaccomplishment, paying special attention to the specific action thatbrought about the desired change or changes. Complete information oncriteria and nomination procedures can be found at www.clemson.edu/ethics/RIE/news.html.

The Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University isdedicated to nurturing an ethical environment on and off campus. Whileit has served faculty, students and staff at Clemson for more than 10years, it also strives to be both a resource and a provider ofethics-based services for several of the most important communities oflife: businesses, the professions, government and K-12 education.