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From Being Good to Doing Good

A Conference on Peace Through Commerce

University of Notre Dame

November 13, 2006

John J. FernandesPresident and CEO

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Overview

• AACSB’s View of Business Education

• Peace Through CommerceFrom Being Good to Doing Good

• Leading Schools

• Getting Started

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AACSB’s View

Ethics Education in Business Schools

(2004)

Why Management Education Matters

(2005)

A World of Good (2006)

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Business Schools

Well-positioned to encourage peace…

• Strong ties to business communities

• Drivers of economic development

• Commitment to experiential learning

• Vision and ability to succeed

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Peace Through Commerce

At the intersection of…– Ethics – Social responsibility– Social entrepreneurship– Service learning– Globalization– Relevance and application– Investor returns

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Peace Through Commerce

Potential programs…

• Micro credit

• Entrepreneurship workshops

• International exchanges

• Skill development workshops

• Executive speakers

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Peace Through Commerce

Potential Alliance Partners…

• Habitat for Humanity

• Peace Corps

• United Nations

• Local or international NGOs

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Leading Schools

Integral part of the school’s culture

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Leading Schools

Business as an Agent for World Benefit

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Leading Schools

Thunderbird for Good

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Leading Schools

Center for Citizen Peace

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Leading Schools

Social Entrepreneurship Focus

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Getting Started

• Seek interested participants

• Integrate into school’s culture

• Develop alliances with other organizations

• Programs can be local and/or international

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Questions