About the Siegel Institute
for Leadership, Ethics & Character
It's become commonplace to see daily headlines about economic crises that cause broadsweeping social effects, essentially exposing compromises of character and breakdowns in ethical leadership. In a world where leadership and ethics play so central a role in political, economic and social events, there is a growing, critical need for ongoing study in and understanding of ethics and leadership traditions, values, issues and questions. Within a context of free inquiry and critical examination, the Siegel Institute seeks to enhance its broad public understanding of best practices in ethical leadership, and welcomes all disciplined study of and reflection on ethics and leadership.

Our Journey
Founded by Dr. Betty Siegel, President Emeritus of Kennesaw State University, the Institute was appointed an academic unit in 2006 by KSU President Dan Papp. As a growing affiliation of campus faculty, administrators, students, and community members, the Institute provides educational and experiential opportunities that encourage effective use of a moral compass pointing to the belief that we don't have to compromise values in order to achieve our goals and ideals.

Our Vision
The Siegel Institute will create a more ethical Georgia, well-prepared for leading in society, by providing exceptional educational opportunities in leadership and ethics for its constituents.

Our Mission
The Siegel Institute's mission is to promote study, reflection and understanding of ethics and leadership through experiential opportunities and excellence in scholarship and teaching for members of KSU and the metro-Atlanta community. Through course offerings, campus services, and support of programs and applied research, the Institute supports KSU's campus-wide efforts to prepare ethical leaders who can meet the challenge of increasing global awareness, technological literacy, diversity, integrity, and lifelong learning.

Our Objectives
The Siegel Institute's objectives to support and implement KSU's strategic plan are:

* To provide an educative and scholarly resource to the University community, regional educational institutions, and the local public
* To offer a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics
* To foster and develop conferences/seminars/workshops internally with faculty and students and externally with community constituents, in practical and professional ethics and leadership
* To establish, support and publicize opportunities for faculty research in practical and professional leadership and/or ethics
* To provide resources to enhance the role of ethics and leadership to the University community
* To assist in the development and promotion of interdisciplinary, ethics-related curricular initiatives

Our Initiatives
We're continuously developing and expanding our initiatives with KSU faculty, administrators, graduate students, and community members. Find out more:

> Initiatives for KSU faculty

> Initiatives for KSU administrators

> Initiatives for KSU graduate students

> Community initiatives

See our 2009-2010 Calendar of Events.