• University Operations Update

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, at all campus locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

    Operation Updates

Values & Professional Ethics Minor


Examine contemporary moral issues and how our philosophies and beliefs impact law, politics and everyday society.

Demonstrate your ability to think about the big picture by pursuing our minor in values and professional ethics.

Our program is designed to set you apart of other job candidates. A minor in values and professional ethics shows you are able to examine contemporary issues in our local and global communities and understand how our personal and corporate philosophies impact our decision making. You will gain critical thinking, public speaking, careful reading and active listening skills.

This minor is an excellent accompaniment to almost any degree, including education, marketing, business, law, medicine, psychology, political science and criminal justice.

A minor in Values and Professional Ethics requires 18 hours consisting of the following: