Evidence of Program Success
Spring 2021 a survey was conducted online for business seniors enrolled in the Business Strategy course and showed similar findings when compared with the Spring 2019 survey. Of those students responding, when asked if the students were familiar with the Daniels Fund Eight Principles, 89% of those responding said that they were familiar with the Principles. When asked if the students had used the Eight Principles in ethical decision making since attending CMU, 96% reported they had used the Principles. And 98% reported that the Eight Principles had provided the student a framework to use in ethical decision making. The last question asked on the survey was the following: Based upon your participation in CMU Ethics Activities, do you feel better prepared to address ethical challenges in your future? Over 98% of students responded yes to this question, which emphatically underscores the impact of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program.
Student Testimonials
"The Ethics Initiative at Colorado Mesa University has helped form me into the young adult and student I am today and will continue to be throughout my life. Being asked to join the Daniel's Fund Ethics Case Competition team my freshman year has transformed my time in college and has allowed me to grow as a leader through the Student CPT Chapter, surround myself with others that challenge my critical thinking and offered me opportunities such as meeting and hosting Cynthia Cooper on our campus, meeting diverse students across campus and making some of my closest friends. I could not have asked for a more enriching and exciting experience to take part of during my time in college." -CMU Student
"I spent my college career as part of the CMU Ethics Club and will always be grateful for it! Now that I am in the workforce, specifically in the public sector, I look back at all the scenarios we went through, the speakers we interacted with, and the conversations we had to help guide me. In the daily conversations I have with different stakeholders, I keep Ethics and the Daniels Fund Principles in mind. As a public servant I want people to know that my intentions are genuine and there is no better way to do so by demonstrating values like transparency, accountability, and integrity. Thank you for providing these opportunities/conversations through the Ethics Club!" -CMU Alum
"The Daniels Fund Ethics Programming we did at CMU positively impacted me by allowing me to assess ethical decision making every day. It has not only prepared me to be aware of my personal decision making, but it also allowed me to find the value in how Ethics impacts the success of businesses, partnerships, and corporations. Ethical decision making sets the tone for anyone's future and I am very happy to be a part of the CMU Daniels Fund Ethics Programming." -CMU Student
"I participated in Colorado Mesa University's Ethical Initiative program three of my four-years as an undergrad. I had the opportunity to learn, discuss, and strategize how to approach ethical dilemmas in a safe environment. I was able to strengthen my problem-solving skills and better understand what the real world as a business professional might look like. Two-years post grad, I have seen the value of mythical leadership training in everything I do, from identifying ethical dilemmas in the workplace and working with my organization to make things right, putting systems in place to strengthen the transparency and long-term viability of the organization, and defining my character - developing trust, respect, and accountability for the way I do business." -CMU Student
"I thoroughly enjoy how Ethics is a cornerstone of the MBA program at CMU. Participating in the Daniels Fund Ethics competition was very impactful in my understanding of how personal responsibility is the foundation for being successful in my career. I was also very appreciative how many of my courses discussed Ethics, and to see how this value can be applied practically in business. Because of these experiences, I feel empowered to make Ethics a non-negotiable standard in any business or organization of which I am a part." -CMU MBA Student
Faculty Testimonials
"The Daniels Fund Initiative at CMU has given me an opportunity to improve my understanding of the complexity of ethical issues in facing business; and the various positions our students take on them. Helping students, both in class and online, to explore Ethics-based simulations decision-making simulations; preparing student teams for and taking part in the Ethics Case Competition; and reflecting on the projects completed have improved my teaching of ethical decision-making and the reinforced merit of the Daniels Fund Core Values." -CMU Professor of Management