DNA Donation Dilemma

As the newly appointed Dean of Financial Aid at Blackridge University, you face an impossible choice. Dr. Victoria Ashworth, a billionaire alumna, has offered a $50M endowment - but demands genetic screening of all scholarship recipients. You have 24 hours before the board meeting to navigate this ethical minefield.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Dean of Financial Aid

Conversation Partner

Dr. Victoria Ashworth (Quantum Computing Pioneer & University Donor)

Setting

Modern executive video call interface, dominated by a sharp 4K feed of Dr. Ashworth's home office, filled with awards and dark mahogany furniture

Location

Blackridge University Administrative Offices

Learning Objectives

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Maintain ethical integrity while avoiding outright confrontation

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Uncover Dr. Ashworth's personal motivations

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Either secure the funding with acceptable terms or decline gracefully while preserving relationships

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Dean, let's not waste time with pleasantries. $50 million is a transformative amount for your scholarship program. My conditions are non-negotiable: full genetic screening of recipients. The future of education must be data-driven, wouldn't you agree?”

This is how Dr. Victoria Ashworth (Quantum Computing Pioneer & University Donor)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#2362

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