Students are expected to be mindful of the Benedictine core values of Saint Leo University. This discussion question will focus on: 

Responsible Stewardship: Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources to university and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo University’s mission and goals. 

Integrity: The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed. 

These core values are especially important to those of us involved in public service. The discussion question for this week is this: 

Using the knowledge you have gained in this course, explain the relevance of responsible stewardship and integrity in the context of accounting for governmental and non-profit entities.