Carnegie Council Launches the Global Ethics Network
May 13, 2009
To that end, the Carnegie Council is establishing partnerships with educational institutions around the world to create the Global Ethics Network, a group that engages in non-partisan, interactive education about global issues.
So far, agreements have been signed with network partners in Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
Partners are developing local Carnegie Global Ethics Centers/Labs, which use Carnegie Council resources and also contribute original content. All video and audio content is edited by the Carnegie Ethics Studio in New York, transformed into easily used formats, and shared with the Network.
Network programs will include class activities such as exercises, case studies and lesson plans. There will also be videoconferences, joint lectures, symposia, and conferences.
"The Council's mission is to promote the discussion of ethics in international affairs, and technology makes it possible to extend our reach worldwide," says Program Director William Vocke.
"This network will engage in face-to-face programming, both in the classroom and with diverse audiences. Our partners will participate in joint network programs and create their own distinctive local video and classroom content. In the process, a cross-cultural dialogue will naturally develop and these educational activities will take on deeper, richer dimensions."
The initial partner list is as follows:
Asia
National ChengChi University, TaipeiRenmin University, Beijing
Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai
Sophia University, Tokyo
Middle East
American University, BeirutAmerican University, Cairo
North America
Bard College, New York NYJuniata College, Huntingdon PA
New York University--SPCS,Center for Global Affairs, New York NY;
University of Oregon, Eugene OR
University of Southern California, Levan Institute, Los Angeles CA
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
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