Ball State University Graduation Pledge

 

          "I _____________ pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work."

 

 

Each year well over a million students enter the work force. Think of the impact on our society if even a significant minority of applicants and job holders inquired about or attempted to change the ethical practices of their potential or current employers. Or what if applicants turned down jobs and told their potential employers the ethical reasons why they did so? And shouldn't a job represent more than just a paycheck? Shouldn't it be a place where one can feel good about his/her own assignments and the general practices of the company?

 

Students who take the pledge at Ball State University will be supplied with a green and blue ribbon to wear at graduation, will be included on an online list of pledge signers, and will have the ability to print a certificate from the web that recognizes their commitment.

 

If you are a graduating senior and would like to take part in this commitment, please e mail us at sustainable@bsu.edu