Government Ethics

Government Ethics

Articles, cases, and links on creating a culture of ethics and values in government from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. The Center offers a national program in local government ethics that brings public officials together with Center staff and scholars to analyze real-world ethical issues in public service and to develop innovative tools and programs to address them.

Online Resources in Government Ethics

Introduction to Government Ethics
Basic information for officeholders and citizens

Government Ethics Articles
Materials on conflict of interest, budgeting, campaigning, etc.

Government Ethics Cases
Scenarios on personal vs. public morality, insider information, etc.

Her Honor's Blog
Judy Nadler comments on government ethics

Government Ethics Links
Annotated list of Internet resources

Center Programs in Government Ethics

Video Introduction
Overview of government ethics programs

Center Programs in Government Ethics
Workshops, Presentations, and Training

Ethics and Leadership Camp for Public Officials
Training in ethics and values for local government officials

New Materials

Ethics Operationalized
How to apply tests of utility, fairness, and other ethical principles
Autonomy and the History of American Bioethics
Lecture by pioneer bioethicist Albert Jonsen (podcast)
Thinking Ethically About the Environment
Twelve lessons on valuing the Earth
Anatomy of a Stick-up
Center Advisory Board Chair Michael Hackworth talks about shareholder derivatives litigation (video)

Center News

Students Honored
Ethics Center announces awards
Mineta Joins Advisory Board
Former Transportation Secretary is newest member of Center board
Catholic Principals Institute
A program on challenges facing Catholic school leaders, June 23-26
Ethics Camp Express
Registration is open for a 2-day summer character education workshop for educators