Clemson Alumni Panel Discusses Ethics at Ninth Annual Event
Three graduates from different industries shared their professional experiences at Hardin Hall on Oct. 28, with a larger conference scheduled for next February.
By Mateo Castillo ·
Clemson University hosted its ninth annual Ethics Day in Hardin Hall on Oct. 28, featuring alumni from business, government, and research.
The event began with welcome remarks from Bill McCoy, Ph.D., director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics. McCoy stated that the university’s mission is to teach students good decision-making skills and how to lead ethical lifestyles. He added that the institute exists to bring those mission statements to life.
Following McCoy, Bryce Havens, a senior in the Honors College, addressed the audience. Havens serves as a teaching assistant in chemical and biomolecular engineering and is the policies and procedures chair for the student organization CHANGE. He thanked students for being all-in on ethics. Other attendees included members of Rutland’s Advisory Board and the Faculty Advocating for the Commitment to Ethics committee.
The main panel featured three alumni: Parker Tilley, class of 2019; Sallie McLeod, class of 2020; and Erin Glass, class of 2021 and master’s class of 2025. Each speaker presented a 15-minute overview of their career before leading breakout sessions. Ashley McCollum, a master’s student in counselor education, moderated the discussion.
Tilley, an investment banking associate at Truist Securities, discussed the role of trust in his daily work. He noted that his field relies on trust to build relationships and that he provides sound advice to clients and shareholders. McLeod, a lobbyist for the South Carolina Association of Counties, addressed the difference between legal and ethical issues. She emphasized that credibility is the most important asset in lobbying.
Glass, a coordinator at Tribe Clinical Research in Greenville, focused on pediatric vaccine research. She currently leads nine clinical trials and handles participant care and regulatory compliance. Her remarks centered on informed consent as a method to establish trust between providers and patients.
The Rutland Institute for Ethics will hold its TIDE Conference on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. Details regarding the conference will be released in the coming weeks.
Source: Clemson News
