Ethics and Econ Summer Program 2024

Bringing educators together from across West Virginia to sample fundamental concepts in Ethics and Economics.

Four-day workshop of talks, activities, and colloquia

When: Sunday, June 16-Thursday, June 20, 2024
Where: Morgantown, WV
Why: Bring educators together from across West Virginia to sample fundamental concepts in Ethics and Economics. Attendees can expect to get a deeper perspective on how ethical and economic concepts help decision makers choose wisely. Participants may even want to explore options for continued study.

Workshops are free of charge and include a $900 stipend for West Virginia Teachers.
All workshop participants have the opportunity to apply for a full scholarship for a MS Economics program.

Use this form to register for the Summer Workshop! Seats are limited. Priority is given to those that have been accepted to the MS Economics program.

Questions? Contact Us: KCEE@mail.wvu.edu

Workshop Schedule

The workshops have the same daily schedule. We begin on Sunday evening with a reception and dinner and conclude on Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. We work hard but also respect your time. We know you need time to relax, take meals, and enjoy catered breaks. The only evening commitment is the Sunday dinner; all other evenings are on your own.

View the full workshop schedule

Connections

Group of students gathered around a dinner table and smiling at the camera

The workshop opens with a reception and dinner on Sunday evening.

Activities

The bulk of the workshop is conducted Monday through Thursday with four sessions each day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon, with breakfast snacks, lunch and breaks included.

Discussion

Four students sitting on a panel, smiling and laughing at each other

Sessions end each day by 5:00 p.m., with exception of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday to give people more time to head home.

Stipend and other benefits

We offer accommodations, meals, and a $900 stipend for West Virginia educators who fully participate in the workshop.

In addition to the stipend, participants also receive;

advance reading materials,
individual hotel room for Sunday through Wednesday nights,
complimentary meals and breaks associated with the workshop.

Venue

Hotel

You will be staying at a nearby historic hotel within walking distance (less than 1 mile) of the workshop.

The workshops will be held at Reynolds Hall, the Chamber's College of Business and Economic's new home that sits on an iconic, riverfront site on the Downtown campus with views of the Monongahela River.

Parking/Transport

The hotel will have parking. The workshop will be within walking distance of the hotel.

Please contact Nina Han to arrange alternative transportation from the hotel to the workshop.

Workshop Address

Reynolds Hall
83 Beechurst Ave.
Morgantown, WV 26505

Explore MS Econ at WVU

Just for West Virginia Teachers.

Full scholarships worth over $28,950 available to WV educators to pursue an MS Economics degree at WVU. You will choose between two areas of emphasis: Empirical Economics and Political Economy. Each area requires ten courses, or thirty hours.

Scholarship applications will be distributed and collected during the workshop.

Contact Tommy Westbrook if you have any questions about the application. We are here to help!