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We are grateful to this book’s many contributing authors—renowned academics, researchers, and practitioners—each of them committed to the study and practice of ethics. Their diversity of perspective and wisdom allowed for a robust conversation on the teaching of ethics across university disciplines and makes the case for a systematic and academic effort to develop a multidisciplinary approach to the development of ethical cultures.

The role of four groups of people at SMU is also notable. Our professional advisory board, cochaired by our founder Cary Maguire and the spirited Bobby B. Lyle, is an ever-present source of wisdom. Their ideas, involvement with the larger Dallas community, and vision for what ethics education might produce have been instrumental in our programming and development. Our academic advisory board challenges us to avoid the trite and dig deeply into the thoughtful and inquisitive that characterize a university. And, of course, our board of trustees led by President R. Gerald Turner who gave ethics education full weight in our strategic plan.

Finally, we are thankful for the students that fill the university and our classrooms with their curiosity and spirit and allow us to share in this very special phase of life.

To our colleague Adria Richmond, and to our families, John Phillips, Robert Whillock, and Rene and Caroline Crespo. We couldn’t have done this without you.