Advancing Ethics at PSU and Beyond
The Ethics Center at Portland State University aims to advance ethics through innovative programming and curriculum that connects PSU with the greater Portland region. We seek to strengthen ethical reflection and decision-making by providing students, faculty, and our community with opportunities to critically engage with pressing ethical issues of a changing urban environment.
Our Values
- Reflection: Make time and space for ethical reflection and decision-making
- Community: Explore ethical issues that are meaningful to our community
- Collaboration: Work together with partners from the university and community
- Nonpartisan: Commit to engaging with diverse perspectives
Our Vision
Our goal is to create a vibrant nexus of public discourse and learning opportunities for positive growth and change in the Portland Metro area. This will be realized by cultivating dialogue, ethical strategic engagement, and engaging in collaborative problem-solving in institutional, industrial, and public services through education, programming, and outreach.
Center activities include:
- Support for Oregon High School and Middle School Ethics Bowls, in partnership with the Philosophy Department
- Public forums, including lectures and panels, to promote civic engagement
- Curriculum development around an ethics course for business and community partners