More than 120 colleges and universities from across the nation compete against one another by presenting verbal solutions to interesting ethical dilemmas in a series of events called "Ethics Bowl." USNA participates in a Baltimore area competition, one of various regional meets in November,  and at  the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics in March,

In addition there is a distinct business ethics competition at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The former three competitions are similar to traditional debate competitions, while the latter is a business ethics presentation, presented by a team of three to five, that runs for approximately 20 minutes, using PowerPoint, followed up by a question and answer period with judges.

This has been a tradition at the Academy, attracting a loyal group of midshipmen who thrive on the discussion and teamwork. Midshipmen interested in participating in the Ethics Competitions work with the Stockdale Center, in selecting a team and formulating arguments.

An all-rookie team of five midshipmen attended the 2008/09 Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl, placing sixth in a field of twenty, while besting WestPoint in head-to-head competition.

The previous Saturday, they participated in the 3rd annual Baltimore Area Ethics Bowl.   The USNA team will also participate in the Loyola Marymount competition. In last year's competition USNA travelled  with a team of three. For the first time in school history the team was all female.

Since these three ethics competitions are annual events, prospective Ethics Bowl participants should consider ongoing involvement. Team members can participate in  one, two or three of the events. While the competitions are distinct, many of the skills needed and benefits gained are similar. Anyone that would like to participate in a support role is also invited to take part. This year, USNA will be hosting the Baltimore Area Ethics Bowl, in cooperation with the Hoffberger Center of the University of Baltimore. We are very excited to be hosting students from our civilian sister institutions.

Official 2008 Regional Ethics Bowl Website and Cases

Sample Video of the two events:

LMU Business Ethics Fortnight WMV Video: Part 1

Deadline for Application:

October of each year. There will be announcements well beforehand.

The 2008 Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl will be held on November 15 at the St. Petersburg College Epi Center, in Clearwater, Florida. The APPE final competition is being held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 5, 2009. The LMU  Business Ethics competition (L.A.'s weirdest biathlon; there is an associated 5k and 10k) will be held the first or second week of April in Los Angeles CA.

SEREB Nov. 15, 2008, BAREB  Nov 08, 2008, APPE Finals March 05, 2009, LMU Business Ethics Competition TBA April, 2009

October 2008

Dr. Shaun Baker