{"id":152558,"date":"2023-11-16T13:58:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=152558"},"modified":"2024-04-08T11:35:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T17:35:30","slug":"photo-feature-13th-annual-daniels-fund-ethics-initiative-at-uccs-case-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=152558","title":{"rendered":"Photo Feature: 13th Annual Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS case competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-152559\" data-id=\"152559\" 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height=\"493\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-152562\" data-id=\"152562\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-2yr-2nd-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-2yr-2nd-.png 740w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-2yr-2nd--150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-152563\" data-id=\"152563\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-2yr-3rd-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-2yr-3rd-.png 740w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-2yr-3rd--150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-152564\" data-id=\"152564\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-4yr-1st.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-4yr-1st.png 740w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-4yr-1st-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-152566\" data-id=\"152566\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-4yr-3rd.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-4yr-3rd.png 740w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/UNGRD-4yr-3rd-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eighteen teams from southern Colorado colleges and universities competed on the UCCS campus for the 13th annual Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS Case Competition on Saturday, November 4, 2023.&nbsp;Fifty-one students competed this year from Adams State University, Fort Lewis College, Lamar Community College, Odyssey Early College &amp; Career Options, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, UCCS, USAFA and Western Colorado University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judges were impressed with the level of participation and student commitment for the case competition.&nbsp;All teams demonstrated an understanding of principle-based ethics and how to apply ethical decision-making in a business decision \u2013 something employers are sure to notice. We appreciated the judges\u2019 dedication of time to understand the case and perform the challenging task of choosing the winners of each track. We\u2019d like to thank the following judges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heather Berens<\/strong>, Director of Finance, Goodwill of Colorado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steve Jacobs<\/strong>, Legends Memorabilia Collection, Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacque Jewell<\/strong>, Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, FedEx Dataworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marjorie Noleen<\/strong>, Market Growth Manager, Southeast United Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Katie Peterson<\/strong>, Campus Recruitment Coordinator, Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michaela Petti<\/strong>, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jasmine Rascon<\/strong>, Director of Campus Recruitment, Contracting, Licensing and Registration, Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forrest Senti<\/strong>, Chief Revenue Officer, Intelligent Payload Solutions, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Karen Shuman<\/strong>, Principal Advisor, Information Services Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Otto Sunday<\/strong>, US Air Force, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lauren Wade<\/strong>, Product Marketing Manager, Vanta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paul Yankey<\/strong>, Chief Advancement Officer of Resource Exchange International, and Instructor of Marketing at UCCS College of Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the awards ceremony, we celebrated the excellence of all teams, and congratulated the 2023 case competition winners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2023 Winning Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Undergraduate 2-Year Track<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1st Place<\/strong><br><strong>Odyssey Early College &amp; Career Options<\/strong>: Sammie Coker, Benjamin Trumbly, Keira Potter<br>Faculty Advisors: Keith Clayton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2nd Place<\/strong><br><strong>Pikes Peak State College<\/strong>: Micaela Ortiz, Nicholas Jacobs, Bryce Kindall&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Faculty Advisors: Carol Kurkowski<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3rd Place<\/strong><br><strong>Odyssey Early College &amp; Career Options<\/strong>: Bishop Owens, Aidan Smith, Maryah Brutus, Josiah Ruiz<br>Faculty Advisor: Keith Clayton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Undergraduate 4-Year Track<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1st Place<\/strong><br><strong>USAFA<\/strong>: Helen Agee, Ryan Lilly<br>Faculty Advisor: Scott Heyler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2nd Place<\/strong><br><strong>UCCS<\/strong>: Ebisa Dundas, Robert Drone, Hayley Huschka&nbsp;<br>Faculty Advisor: Terri Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3rd Place<\/strong><br><strong>Fort Lewis College: <\/strong>Avery Wickes, Amaris Hamilton<br>Faculty Advisor: Justin McBrayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graduate Program Track&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1st Place<\/strong><br><strong>UCCS: <\/strong>Seth Pruett, Lindsey Romine, Bree Lue<br>Faculty Advisor: Tracy Gonzalez-Padron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special thanks to DFEI Program Coordinator Melissa McCormick for working to make the competition enjoyable for all. We appreciated the student volunteer room monitors and registration, including Taliyah Murphy, Sydnee-Anne Moeller and Jasmine Nguyen. Thanks to Beth Almanza and Monica Nowack for filling in as room monitors during the afternoon sessions. The UCCS Event Services, catering, and building staff supported the day with good food, room preparation and room presentation equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We could not have a competition at this level without the participation of the UCCS teams and Southern Colorado schools. We are looking forward to the 2024 competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations again to all the teams and faculty advisors for a job well done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at UCCS College of Business is a resource for principle-based ethics education, serving students, educators and business community. The UCCS College of Business is one of eight original participating schools in the\u202fDaniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program\u202fthat now includes twelve participating schools. The DFEI supports the Southern Colorado Ethics Consortium (SCEC) for nine higher education institutions in the southern half of the state. In 2016, the DFEI Collegiate Program at UCCS launched an ethics champion pilot program to expand best practices in ethics education. Each participating school has educators serving as Ethics Champions on their campus to expand principle-based ethics education and resources throughout southern Colorado. The program has since expanded to include a large variety of events and programs for educators, students and business members throughout southern Colorado. Find more information&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.uccs.edu\/resources\/ethics\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the College of Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UCCS College of Business was established in 1965 and has more than 1,300 undergraduates and 350 MBA and distance MBA students. The College of Business and Administration awards the Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Innovation degrees. The Graduate School of Business Administration awards the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Executive Doctor of Business Administration degrees. More than 10,000 alumni of the College of Business live and work around the world. For more information, visit\u202f uccs.edu\/business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>DFEI held their annual case competition at UCCS with a total of eighteen student competing teams from across southern Colorado.   <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=152558\" title=\"Photo Feature: 13th Annual Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS case competition\">(More)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":152559,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1,46,13],"tags":[40,333,332,197],"class_list":["post-152558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-business","category-photo-features","tag-college-of-business","tag-daniels-fund-ethics-initiative-at-uccs","tag-more-news","tag-photo-feature"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/casecomp_trophies.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1mBpJ-DGC","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=152558"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152558\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":155263,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152558\/revisions\/155263"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/152559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=152558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=152558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=152558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}