CHANGE Student Organization
The student ethics committee of the Rutland Institute for Ethics, Creating Habits and Norms Guiding Ethical Decisions (CHANGE), was established at Clemson University in Spring 2019. CHANGE serves to create ethical programming at both the University-wide and college-specific levels by hosting speakers, events, and activities that focus on exposing students to real-life applications of ethical decision-making and ethical leadership. In addition to programming initiatives, CHANGE assists in hosting Clemson University’s Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition each spring, publishes the Ethics Editorial newsletter that highlights various aspects of the Rutland Institute for Ethics, serves as the student voice of the Institute, and assists in promoting Annual Ethics Day and the TIDE Conference. It is the goal of CHANGE to consist of at least two undergraduate representatives and one graduate representative from each of the eight academic colleges at Clemson University.
CHANGE meets on Thursdays
5:00–6:00 pm in Hardin Hall
Please reach out to the Staff Advisor of CHANGE, Emily-Elizabeth Cotton (eecaste@clemson.edu), if you would like more information or have any questions.
CHANGE Executive Committee
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Justin WolfePresident
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business -
Lucy HartVice President
College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences -
Albash KhanTreasurer
College of Science -
Evelyn MorinSecretary
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences -
Delaney McLaughlinPublic Relations Chair
College of Arts and Humanities -
Bobbi ElmoreHistorian
College of Education -
Matt HarringtonPolicies and Procedures Chair
College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences
Ethics Programming
Spring 2025
Thu. January 16th |
Coffee with CHANGE 1:00-4:00 pm @ All In Coffee Shop Get to know more about us and what we do. |
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Thu. January 23rd |
CHANGE New Member Interviews |
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Mon. February 17th |
EmpowerHer Week Ethical Art Competition |
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Tues. February 18th |
EmpowerHer Week One Game at A Time 3:30-5:30 pm @ Hendrix Student Center Peebles Room |
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Thurs. February 20th |
EmpowerHer Week GatHER: Reflections on Women Empowerment & Ethics 6:00-8:00 pm @ Hendrix Student Center Peebles Room |
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Thurs. February 27th |
Spill the Tea with CHANGE 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ Education Media Center |
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Thurs. March 13th |
Deal or No Deal with CHANGE 3:00 - 6:00 pm @ Carillon Gardens |
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Tues. March 25th |
Constructing with Ethics: Lego Building Competition 6:30 - 8:30 pm @ Hendrix Student Center Peebles Room |
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Wed. March 26th &Thurs. March 27th |
Thrift Swap Collaboration with Solid Green and Eco Reps 10:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Amphitheater |
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Tues. April 8th |
Getting the Scoop on Bacterial Ethics: Ice Cream Bar 5:00- 7:00 pm @ Carillon Gardens |
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Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition
CHANGE hosts our High School Ethics Case Competition each year! This is an opportunity for high school students, in teams of two, to propose a solution to an ethical dilemma in front of a panel of judges.
Reasons to Participate:
- Gain exposure to realistic ethical dilemmas
- Understand that dilemmas occur everywhere and every day to everyone who makes choices
- Experience with decision-making in pressured and time-restrictive situations at a leadership level
- Participation can be featured on a resume or college application
- Opportunity to network with other high school students, Clemson University students, staff, faculty, and admissions professionals
- Trophy and monetary prizes awarded to winning teams
Specific questions regarding the Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition can be directed to Matt Harrington at mdh2@g.clemson.edu or by calling (864) 656-5379.
Ethical Elections & Officer Transitions presentation recorded for Clemson’s Leader 2 Leader program
