Ethics Scholars Program Workshop

The Ethics Scholars Program Workshop is a one-day course offered each semester by the Rutland Institute to allow graduate students to explore ethics and ethical decision-making outside of the classroom environment. While originally designed for graduate students participating in the Distinguished Ethics Scholars Program as an opportunity to fulfill their coursework requirement outside of their limited class schedule, the workshop is also available to any graduate student interested in ethics and all undergraduate students in the Distinguished Ethics Scholars Program.

Participation in the Ethics Scholars Program Workshop counts toward both Ethics Scholar pathways, in place of one coursework requirement.

Registration for our Fall 2026 workshop is now open:
Monday, August 17, 2026 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration is due by August 12, 2026, and is limited to the first 50 participants.
Our Spring 2027 workshop is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Jan. 4.

Fall 2026 Ethics Scholars Workshop Flyer

You are encouraged to bring snacks, breakfast, and coffee/tea as needed. We will take a break for lunch, and you are welcome to explore Clemson's dining facilities on your own. Hardin Hall is relatively close to the McAlister Dining Hall, Raising Cane's, Stripes Grill, Sully's Steamers, Starbucks, and the Chick-fil-A at Fernow Street.

Tentative Schedule

For more information, please contact Emily-Elizabeth Cotton, Assistant Director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics, at eecaste@clemson.edu.