Working Draft of the USMA Class of 1970's 2009 Annual National Conference on Ethics in America

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2009
United States Military Academy
Class of 1970 – 24th Annual
National Conference on
Ethics In America
Serving with Integrity
Duty, Honor, Country
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Scope
Dates: 18 October – 22 October 2009
Location: Eisenhower Hall, USMA
Theme: Serving with Integrity
Goal: Host the Premier National Conference on Ethics in America for
college students and faculty across the country.
Purpose: Promote awareness among undergraduate students of
ethical issues in collegiate communities and in professional career
fields. Provide a forum for discussion about ethical principles and
concepts that apply to college and the professional world.
Expected Outcomes: Challenge students to think critically about
relevant issues spanning a diverse range of topics
Participant Goal: 12 senior leaders, 20 mentors, up to180 college
and university students and 30 faculty delegates.
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NCEA Schedule Overview
18-22 October 2009
Sunday – Participant Arrivals, Reception Station at Cullum Hall
Mentor Dinner (Thayer Hotel)
Monday – Day One of Conference
*** NCEA Intro/WELCOME (Superintendent)
Conference Overview– Len Marella
1st Plenary Lecture –
Small Group Introductions / Discussions
2nd Plenary Lecture –
Small Group Discussions
Tuesday – Day Two of Conference
3rd Plenary Lecture –
Small Group Discussions
4th Plenary Lecture –
***/* Senior Leader Dinner (Herbert Hall)
Boat Cruise and dinner or Soldier Show
*** SUPT participation
* Cmdt Participation
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NCEA Schedule Overview (cont)
Wednesday – Day Three of Conference
*** Capstone Seminar (Sr. Ldr. Day) Intro (GEN Franks)
SLD Panels (CAPSTONE Seminar – 2 rotations)
Small Group Discussions w/Sr. Leaders – 2 rotations
Gift Presentations to Sr. Leaders
***/* Reception and Banquet
Keynote Speaker: TBD
Thursday – Conference Attendees Early Departure
(Note: box meals provided)
*** Superintendent participation
• Cmdt Participation
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Speakers
Keynote:
Plenary Speakers:
CONFERENCE INTRODUCTION -- Len Marella
ETHICS IN SCIENCE ---
ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY --
ETHICS IN POLITICS --
ETHICS IN BUSINESS --
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2009 NCEA STAFF
Conference OIC LTC Michael Turner
Conference A/OIC MAJ Chad DeBos
Conference NCOIC MSG Ryan Goldsmith
Conference CIC CDT Conley
Conference XO CDT Lee
Conference CSM CDT Vail
Conference S-1 MAJ Michael Baka
S-1 CIC CDT Swanson
In-processing NCOIC SFC Todd Fasnacht
In-processing CIC CDT Swanson
University/College CIC CDT Levy
University/College Asst CIC
Conference Guide CIC CDT Storey
Packet and Final Report CIC
Head Delegate CIC
Conference S-3 MAJ Casey Moes
S-3 CIC CDT Jimenez
Senior Leader/VIP CICs CDT Harris
Banquet CIC
Facilities CIC
S-4 NCOIC MSG Ryan Goldsmith
S-4 (Logistics) CIC
Transportation CIC CDT Sexton
Assistant Transportation CIC
Food Coordination CIC CDT Galima
A-V / Communications CIC CDT Wright
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Senior Leaders
• AOG has provided list of possible invitees
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2009 Mentors
• USMA Faculty
• Class of ’70
• AOG List
• Past Mentors
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Near Term Milestones
• Cadet Staff IPR: Old staff teaches new staff about the NCEA jobs they are
taking over – 19 May 09 (MAJ Moes) (Complete)
• Website updated. Including overview of NCEA and West Point - 29 May
(Carl)
• Contact Ike Hall and reserve/confirm dates for banquet and conference as
well as catering - 29 May (MAJ DeBos)
• Draft OPORD for NCEA staffed internally – 1 Jun (LTC Turner
• All schools have been called with addresses and phone numbers confirmed –
30 Jun (MAJ Moes & Debra)
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2008 NCEA
Some last year facts
• 193 Colleges and Universities were invited; announcements mailed in
early July; formal invites sent in early August
• 66 Colleges and Universities sending representatives
• 128 Student Delegates
• 29 Faculty Delegates
• Initiated Online registration / Homepage Improvements / Facebook
• Conference advertised through several associations that USMA
belongs to (Association for Practical & Professional Ethics and The
American Association of Colleges and Universities)
• Class of 1970 NCEA Endowment covers the cost of the entire
conference; Class of ‘70 instrumental in school and mentor participation
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