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The Johnson Institute works with GSPIA faculty to integrate teaching of ethics and accountability across the curriculum. A faculty development program and curriculum development grants have led to the development of teaching materials, the sponsoring of guest lectures, and the development of other techniques for teaching ethics and accountability in each of the division's core courses.

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The goal of the Institute's applied research program is to stimulate reflection and inquiry on issues of ethics and accountability in public service. Scholars, students, and professionals from around the world are encouraged to submit papers and compete in an annual "best paper" award for research on issues of ethics, responsible leadership, and accountability in public life. The goal of the project is to publish the papers as a working series on ethics and accountability issues in public management.

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The Johnson Institute's public outreach program promotes discussion and debate on timely public policy issues that involve ethical behavior and accountable leadership in the public sector. This part of the mission is accomplished through conferences, workshops, and public meetings hosted by the Johnson Institute. As resources permit, staff of the Johnson Institute will provide advice and teaching assistance to organizations that want to enhance their accountability to the public.

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The mission of the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership is to enhance professional and institutional ethics and accountability in public service and leadership. The Johnson Institute reflects GSPIA's nearly 50-year commitment to producing professionals who adhere to the highest standards of ethics and public accountability. The Johnson Institute provides students, faculty, and the community at-large with opportunities to engage in disciplined reflection and rigorous inquiry on issues of ethics and accountability of particular interest to the public and nonprofit sectors.

>> Combining Practice and Theory to Improve Nonprofit Accountability and Governance - Thursday, March 27, 2008
Case Western Reserve University

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>> Spring Lecture Series - Monday, May 12, 2008
4:30 PM
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Schenley Lounge
4215 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Why Giving Matters

Arthur C. Brooks, Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and Government Policy Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University

Giving and volunteering are often seen as merely resources to support charitable activities, and many nonprofit organizations see fundraising as little more than a necessary evil. But research has emerged showing that giving and volunteering are, in and of themselves, an enormous source of prosperity, health, and happiness for givers themselves. This presentation lays out the evidence that charity is one of the most important sources of strength and vitality for individuals, communities, and our nation.

>> Ethical Standards Erode at Nonprofit Groups, Study Finds
Chronicle of Philanthropy
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