2008 Woodie Awards
Ritchie recalls years at DU
Sara Castellanos
Issue date: 4/3/07 Section: News
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Approximately 50 DU students, faculty and community members were present at the lecture in The Cable Center.
Ritchie addressed the importance of making ethical decisions and acting with the correct intentions when reaching a position of leadership. He presented various statistics from surveys that documented the lack of trustworthiness in the business world.
For example, in a recent Roper Survey, 72 percent of respondents believed that wrongdoing was widespread in the business world, and respondents stated they believe that only two percent of large firms are trustworthy.
Ritchie also said there has seen significant rise in student cheating. He stated that 70 percent of college and high school students admitted to cheating, which was 26 percent higher than the statistical analysis in 1993. Ritchie believes some of the increase in cheating can be attributed to technological advances that make cheating easier.
"Technology is making it easier for students to cheat. Some students blame a high school culture where grades are more important than integrity," Ritchie said.
During his 16-year tenure at the DU, Ritchie said he strived to promote integrity and virtuous character in the university's student body. He said he has witnessed these attributes in DU's students, who are clearly distinguishable from others because of the unique qualities they possess.
"DU students are good human beings. They are kind, thoughtful and they are people that I could trust. They have a certain mindset, a distinct personality and a way of looking you in the eye," Ritchie said.
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