Educational Resources

Ethical Decision Making Workshop

The Office of Judicial Affairs offers a discussion-based workshop in Ethical Decision Making, focusing on the fundamentals of ethics vs. morals, ethics in the media, and practical application of ethical principles in everyday situations.  The workshop encourages student participants to explore how character and integrity are developed, and how these concepts are reflected in society's values through the use of TV and movie clips, current events, and discussion.  The goal of the workshop is to help students reflect on their character and how making sound ethical decisions can influence family, friends, community, and society to do the same.

You may view the Ethical Decision making power-point presentation here.

Keeping up with the PACE: Personal Accountability Within Community Expectations

The Keeping up with the PACE workshop is a two-hour session designed to educate students about the expectations of the University of Cincinnati. The course allows students to reflect on the concept of living by a code of behavior. Throughout the workshop, students are challenged to reflect on their own personal code, to consider the university’s code, and to find ways to make these codes work by acknowledging that at times there will be a conflict between the two. The ultimate goal of the workshop is for students to walk away understanding that a code is pivotal to attending a healthy, supportive, and viable living community for their academic endeavors and to discuss how their individual actions impact the university community.

You may view the PACE power-point presentation here.

You may access the PACE pre-class worksheet here.

Online Social Networking Responsibility

This workshop discusses the world of online social networking and the effects your online persona can have on your future career and personal goals.  Websites like Facebook and MySpace are being used more frequently by college personnel and employers to screen for campus leadership positions or employment opportunities.  Would you want your parents to see your profile?  Your boss?  Your Professor?  You are what you post!  Contact Kellie Brennan to schedule this workshop for your campus group or classroom. 

Alcohol/Marijuana Skill Education Program (ASEP & MEP)

The Wellness Center staff facilitates these two workshops. These workshops are designed to educate students on the health risks with consuming alcohol and drugs. The workshop discusses with students responsible drinking habits and takes an educational approach to assessing and evaluating drinking patterns.

Alcohol 101 Plus

This interactive program is designed to educate students to make responsible decisions about their use or non-use of alcohol.  It presents a variety of real-life situations using video clips that require students to evaluate options and choose a course of action, then shows the consequences of that decision and the alternative.  The program also contains a number of interactive educational games, information centers, and links to outside resources.  Topics include alcohol poisoning, sexual assault, student athletes and alcohol, Greek life, first year residence hall experiences, alcohol and the body, and more. 

Alcohol 101 Plus is available online free of charge.  Contact Kellie Brennan for more information on facilitating a guided discussion.

E-Chug Online Alcohol Assessment

The e-CHUG is an evidence-based, on-line alcohol intervention and personalized feedback tool used on over 300 universities and colleges across 42 states and in Canada and Australia.  The e-CHUG is designed to motivate individuals to reduce their consumption using personalized information about their own drinking and risk factors. The e-CHUG was designed, and is updated with the most current and reliable research available.  Because it is offered online, the e-CHUG can provide quick, confidential feedback in multiple settings. This also allows a student to complete a personal 'check-up' on multiple occasions to track changes in use and risk behavior. 

Any member of the UC Community may access the e-Chug by clicking on the banner below:

Don’t Cancel Class Campaign

This workshop is design as a resource for faculty who are unable to facilitate class. Contact the Office of Judicial Affairs to serve as a substitute to facilitate an interactive discussion addressing issues such as academic dishonesty, plagiarism, personal integrity, and community accountability.

"Deep Thoughts" Newsletter

Our newsletter focuses on different character qualities and promotes healthly dialogue around building and shaping values, campus and community events, volunteer opportunities, and world news.  Each story has a particular relevance to the theme of the month, and students are encouraged to share ideas via the newsletter listserve.  If you would like to contribute a story, event, or other news to an upcoming edition of the newsletter, please email Kellie Brennan or call 556-6814.  For more information on character education, please visit the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

2007-2008 Newsletter Topics

October	Responsibility - "Knowing and doing what is expected of me."
November	Honesty - "Communicating and acting with truthfulness and fairness."
December	Equality - "A right of every citizen to the protection and benefits of society."
January	Civility - "Cultivating personal habits that are important for the success of the community."
February	Justice - "Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right, and true."
March	Integrity - "The quality of a person's character."
April	Caring - "Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others."
May	Character - "The culmination of a person's values and action."
June	Values wrap-up