Vol 2, Issue 3

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From the Director

Dr. Daniel E. Wueste

We’re pleased to be publishing another issue of RIE’s Issues and Perspectives. Once again we have included brief articles that report on some of the activities of the Rutland Institute and the International Center for Academic Integrity as well as some food for thought and prompts for discussion via links to a rich and varied collection of articles in the section, “Ethics Challenges and Responses.”

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Join Me in Renewing Membership in the Rutland Ethics Alliance

Joe Turner

We are happy and proud to bring another edition of this e-newsletter to members of the Rutland Ethics Alliance. The support of alliance members continues to be increasingly necessary for the ongoing work of the Rutland Institute for Ethics. There is no better time to contribute to the good works of our ethics institute. If you have not yet taken the step of renewing your membership for the 2010-2011 year, I challenge you to join me and renew now. Click here for a contribution form. Or, go online if you choose (click here).

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Jerry's Story

Dr. Jerry Waldvogel

Each year, the International Center for Academic Integrity solicits nominations from its members for awards that recognize extraordinary achievements in demonstrating or maintaining integrity. At the most recent conference, a Clemson professor was selected, based on his dedication to upholding standards in the teaching of Biology in South Carolina. Sadly, the award was given posthumously.

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Connecting the Dots with Upstate Business and Education





Linda Gallicchio



A common thought: there are pockets of good work, that if connected, can create so much more change and innovation than if continued separately. Towards that goal of connection for synergy, communication is key. Recently I’ve participated in several events that have brought together people from different sectors to start such dialogue. The Rutland Institute’s interest and contribution lies in its overriding goal to assist in nurturing ethical behavior in the various business and life communities. A brief overview of the several “connecting” opportunities follows.

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Ethics Challenges and Responses

Policing Plagiarism Abroad
Inside Higher Ed
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/07/27/china

Centenary College closes satellite schools in China, Taiwan after finding rampant cheating
Nj.com
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/centenary_college_closes_satel.html

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The South Carolina Cancer Alliance Applauds Voluntary Agreement to Maintain Coverage for Cancer Patient Care Costs
Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC
http://hcc.musc.edu/newsandevents/pressreleases/2010%20Press%20Releases/Clinical%20Trials%20Agreement

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Beware of Genetic Testing
The Philadelphia Inquirer
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/currents/20100516_Beware_of_genetic_testing.html

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Children Must be Taught Not Only What’s Wrong, but What’s Right, Say Researchers
Ethics Newsline
http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/2010/07/26/bully-teach/

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Clemson expert (Dan Wueste) studies Facebook as site reaches 500 million mark
by William Christopher on July 22, 2010
http://www.southcarolinaradionetwork.com/2010/07/22/facebook-reachs-500-million-mark-audio/

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Millennials Have Their Own Take on Ethics in the Workplace
The Ethics Resource Center
http://www.ethics.org/news/millennials-have-their-own-take-ethics-workplace

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10 Retractions and Counting 
TheScientist.com
http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/57449/

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What Do We Tax in South Carolina
oldeenglishconsortium.org
Read Article here
See PowerPoint Presentation

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Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age
The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/02/education/02cheat.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=general

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The Many Sides of Success of EMRGE

Linda Gallicchio

If you recall from prior issues (refer to archive section), the Rutland Institute for Ethics was honored to have its proposal for EMRGE (Ethics in Medical Research and Genetic Engineering) selected as the SC Life community project for the 2009-2010 academic year. The SC Life program is funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Now that the project is concluded, it is a great time to reflect on the successes.

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Evolution Survey

Kelly Smith completed data collection in his survey of SC middle and high school science teachers concerning their attitudes towards evolution and the difficulties they encounter while teaching it. He is now analyzing the data for presentation at professional conferences in October and November, then publication in a peer-reviewed journal. He would be happy to distribute copies of the preliminary results, which are intriguing, to anyone interested. Over the summer Kelly began a research project with Courtney Lynch, a student at Hiram College in Ohio, who was home for the summer. She will take the same survey back to Ohio to repeat it there. This will allow comparison of the results from the two states, which should prove extremely interesting. In the fall, Kelly will be working with his creative inquiry team of Clemson students to produce materials for the High School science classroom based on the SC teacher feedback.

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National Science Foundation Grant

Dr. Kelly Smith

The Rutland Institute recently completed an application for a $5 million, 5 year National Science Foundation grant to produce a comprehensive website meeting all the ethics needs of professional scientists and engineers, across all disciplines and job areas (academic, industrial, government). The effort is being spearheaded by RIE fellows Kelly Smith and Julia Frugoli, with assistance from many others.

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The Greenville Evening Rotary Club to host its First Annual Joust for Fun Live Jousting Event

The Greenville Evening Rotary Club will host its First Annual Joust for Fun live jousting event on October 30, 2010 at Riverbend Equestrian Park. Proceeds from this event will benefit the EarlyAct FirstKnight (EAFK) program.

The Greenville Evening Rotary Club will bring the medieval times to the upstate on October 30 when warhorses adorned with medieval drapings race onto the field at Riverbend Equestrian Park near Furman University in a live jousting event. In addition to the main event, there will be costume contests, strolling musicians, storytellers, jesters, photos with horses and knights, inflatables, magicians, pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, tug of war, face painting, balloon twisters, food and souvenirs.

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