Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics
A Fond Farewell to a Renowned Ethicist...
Hello, Clemson Tigers and Friends of the Rutland Institute for Ethics!
This summer, after five years of dedicated service, the Rutland Institute for Ethics says goodbye to its first Faculty Fellow under the direction of Dr. McCoy – Mrs. Joan Dubinsky. Joan served in this role for five years with honor and distinction. As a resource to both the Director and the Rutland Advisory Board, Joan drew on her years of experience to offer sage advice and guidance in things like our strategic planning session and several additional projects of the Institute. Being the former director of the Office of Ethics for the United Nations, Joan was the best choice of professionals to help charter a new course for the Institute. She has promised to remain in touch and available should we need her, but she will be missed on Clemson’s campus!
In her final official act as a Rutland Fellow, Joan has authored an article, “Seize the Opportunity,” discussing five critical lessons learned over her 45 years of experience as a global leader in ethics. She has left these five lessons as part of her legacy with Clemson, and we encourage you to explore these lessons in her article and throughout your time at Clemson and beyond.
- Seize the opportunity before you even know you have one
- Learn the house
- Know the people
- Ethics is simple—until it’s not
- Show your work and share your thanks
This article is the conclusion of a series of insightful pieces authored by Joan over her tenure with the Institute. The full selection of her essays written for the Institute can be found on our website.
...And a Warm Welcome to Our Newest Executive Fellow!
As Joan has thoughtfully demonstrated, ethical decision-making and ethical education are at the crux of the Institute’s role at Clemson and are vital components to be continually fostered at any thriving organization. To that end, the Institute is proud to welcome our newest Executive Fellow, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Jerome Adams! Dr. Adams will have two keynote addresses during the 2024–2025 academic year, and we look forward to sharing his expertise and storied perspectives on ethics in the coming year. Stay connected with the Rutland Institute on campus and through social media to find out when Dr. Adams will be speaking next!
