CEBC Fellows
The CEBC Fellows Program brings together the wisdom of seasoned practitioners with leading academic thinkers. The combination results in a rich examination of ethical theory and evolving trends in business. Through rigorous research, discovery of new insights and case studies, leaders are equipped with applications to confront day-to-day challenges as they shape the ethical landscape of their organizations.
Current CEBC Fellows
Alexandre A. Ardichvili, Ph.D.
CEBC Fellow
Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
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- Area of Focus: Engages with CEBC on research relating to ethical culture, organizational development, and linkages between ethical culture and financial performance.
- CEBC Publication: Characteristics of Ethical Business Cultures [published in the Journal of Business Ethics (2009 - 85:445-451)] and Ethical Business Cultures: A Literature Review and Implications for HRD [published in the Human Resource Development Review (Volume 8, Issue 2)].
Kenneth E. Goodpaster, Ph.D.
CEBC Senior Academic Fellow
CEBC Board of Directors
Koch Endowed Chair in Business Ethics, University of St. Thomas
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- Area of Focus: Advises CEBC on ethical leadership development and ethical culture and serves as executive editor for the Center’s multi-year project to develop a national and global history of corporate responsibility.
- CEBC Publications: Participated in the drafting of The Minnesota Principles and subsequently the drafting of the Caux Round Table Principles for Business which are based on The Minnesota Principles.
James A. Mitchell
CEBC Executive Business Fellow
Retired Chairman, President and CEO of IDS Life
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- Area of Focus: Develops papers and presentations on ethical leadership and is engaged in the Center’s research on the characteristics of ethical business cultures and the linkages between ethics and performance.
- CEBC Publications: Characteristics of Ethical Business Cultures and The Ethical Advantage: Why Ethical Leadership is Good Business (PDF Format)
Former CEBC Fellows
Lisa H. Dercks, JD
Former CEBC Executive Business Fellow
Former Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Ethics Officer at Honeywell Inc.
Currently: Business Ethics Consultant, Vice President of the ABACUS division of Calculus, Inc., and Adjunct Professor of Law at William Mitchell College of Law, teaching Business Ethics
Steven Paprocki
Former CEBC Research Fellow
Currently: Managing Partner of Access Philanthropy
Teresa Rothausen-Vange, Ph.D.
Former CEBC Research Fellow
Currently: Associate Professor of Management at the University of St. Thomas
Henry (Hank) J. Shea, JD
Former CEBC Executive Fellow
Former Assistant U. S. Attorney
Currently: Senior Distinguished Fellow, School of Law and Fellow, The Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas
Richard F. Ziegler, JD
Former CEBC Executive Business Fellow
Former Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel for the 3M Company
Currently: Managing Partner (New York, NY Office) for Jenner & Block LLP
- CEBC Publication: New Obstacles in Setting the Tone at the Top – and Some Solutions (PDF Format)



