A forum for research and discussion in all areas of applied ethics

Resources for analyzing real-world ethical issues and tools to address them

New Materials

• The Cost of Dying
  Moral choices at the end of life
• Affirmative Action for Athletes (case)
  Should colleges give athletes an edge in admissions?
• The New Digital Divide (video)
  The gap between those who have high-speed wired broadband Internet access, and those who don't
• Markkula Ethics Center Milestones
  Highlights from the Center's first 25 years

Focus Areas

	Bioethics The Center's work spans medical ethics, such as end-of-life decision making, hospital organizational ethics, health care policy concerns, ethics and biotechnology, and research ethics.
	Business Ethics Through its Business and Organizational Ethics Partnership and other programs, the Center addresses corporate governance, international business ethics focusing on China and India, and creating an ethical organizational culture.
	Campus Ethics Grants, fellowships, and a rich program of panels, lectures, and presentations highlight the Center's work with SCU students, faculty, and staff.
	Character Education The Center offers character education for communities that learn, live, pray, or work together, including curriculum materials, support for raising an ethical child, and faith formation programs.
	Government Ethics The Center's national program for local government officials provides ethics training, opportunities for sharing concerns and best practices, and media commentary on ethical pitfalls.
	Internet Ethics Privacy, access, and other issues in Internet ethics are explored in teaching materials, video interviews, and regular public forums.
	Other Resources This site contains articles, cases, podcasts, and other materials in many fields of applied ethics, with collections on media, technology, the environment, international affairs, and peacemaking.