College Values // ETHICS
Exemplifying Ethical Excellence An Associate Professor in the Department of Decision Science and Analytics, Denney was recently elected the president of the Board of Directors for the International Center for Academic Integrity (or ICAI). This election followed her editorial work on the 2023 book, Building Honor in Academics: Case Studies in Academic Integrity. Both distinctions underscore Denney’s dual role as a leader in academic integrity and a scholar in the domain. Denney’s position on the board will allow her to influence policies and practices on a global scale, promoting ethical behavior that extends beyond individual classrooms to entire institutions and societies. This leadership role also enhances the reputation of Embry-Riddle, aligning our educational practices with global standards of integrity and ethical conduct. And Denney is not alone in advancing academic integrity — her forthcoming book, From Dilemma to Decision: Global Ethical Challenges in Project Management, incorporates case studies from colleagues and students across the globe. The book will be published by Ethics International Press in late fall of 2024. The thematic content in Denney’s forthcoming publication echoes the core principles taught in the COB’s Engineering Management course on Business Ethics (EMGT 505). Students in EMGT 505 were invited to craft and submit their own case studies, derived from research conducted within the course. As of September 2024, eight students have had nine case studies approved for inclusion. Contributors such as Carlton Buck, David Gott, Ryan Johnson, Jacob Roddick, Carlos Roman, Ben Shashikanth, Lindsay Waters and Richard Young have showcased the depth and diversity of our student body’s experiences in industry and the military. More contributions are also anticipated with the upcoming August session of EMGT 505. This ongoing project not only enhances the learning experience but also fosters a unique synergy between theoretical coursework and practical application. The opportunity for students to participate in such a publication not only bolsters their academic credentials but also provides them with a real-world platform to voice their insights and solutions for a variety of ethical concerns.
Dr. Valerie P. Denney Associate Professor, College of Business
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