The Ellbogen Foundation donated $600,000 to the Center of Principle-Based Leadership and Ethics (CPBLE) to improve the student learning experience.
“At a time when it is increasingly needed, CPBLE will help UW graduate ethical leaders and support regional institutions in their development of ethical leadership,” Associate Professor Chase Thiel said in a UW press release.
The fund will specifically be used for the recruitment and retention of two different positions, a faculty member and a director within the CPBLE.
According to their website, the CPBLE, which resides in the College of Business, aims to impact student learning through the development of well-rounded leaders that are guided by ethical principles.
The CPBLE’s learning objectives for students include ensuring an understanding of ethical principles, developing leadership styles, and establishing an ethical culture.
The CPBLE provides students with a strong support network they can trust in instances where they may be faced with ethical dilemmas.
One such network is the Ethics Club, a student organization that focuses on developing student character as well as promoting ethically informed decision-making.
“Promoting and developing strong leadership and ethics have far-reaching impacts for not only University of Wyoming students, but also the communities they serve,” President of the Ellbogen Foundation Mary Ellbogen Garland said. “It will set the stage for success in their future careers.”
According to the Ellbogen Foundation’s website, its mission is “to create or cause change for the benefit of the people of the State of Wyoming through the support of science, education, and charity.”
The Ellbogen Foundation has strong partnerships with both the University of Wyoming and other Wyoming community colleges, in the hopes that their support will develop “tomorrow’s workforce,” according to their website.
Some students shared their thoughts on the Ellbogen Foundation’s donation to the CPBLE.
“I think it’s a good opportunity for people to enhance their understanding of ethics,” Junior Zack Pinc said. “It’s especially important for learning how to handle certain situations properly.”
“I think it would be cool to see the CPBLE implemented in other schools too, not just the College of Business,” Pinc said. “You never know who is going to face ethical dilemmas.”
Junior Cheyenne Corbin shared her thoughts.
“I think it’s a good thing to teach future leaders about ethics,” Corbin said. “It’s beneficial for them to have the resources and spread that knowledge.”
“It’s awesome to see other institutions involved with UW and bring their resources to help across the state,” Corbin said.
