Smart Drug Shutdown
A wave of cognitive enhancement drug use has thrown an elite university into crisis. As the Dean of Academic Affairs, you've discovered that up to 40% of students may have used 'smart drugs' during finals. With graduation approaching and the university's reputation at stake, you have 12 hours to decide how to handle thousands of potentially compromised exam results.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Dean of Academic Affairs
Conversation Partner
Dr. Victoria Sterling - Board of Trustees Chairwoman
Setting
Executive conference room at midnight, city lights twinkling through floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple screens displaying student performance data
Location
Rothmann University Administrative Tower - 15th Floor
Learning Objectives
Navigate the ethical dilemma between academic integrity and institutional stability
Develop a response plan that satisfies both moral obligations and practical constraints
Protect student interests while managing serious legal/reputational risks
About This Scenario
A wave of cognitive enhancement drug use has thrown an elite university into crisis. As the Dean of Academic Affairs, you've discovered that up to 40% of students may have used 'smart drugs' during finals. With graduation approaching and the university's reputation at stake, you have 12 hours to decide how to handle thousands of potentially compromised exam results.
How It Starts
“Do you have any concept of the liability you've just dropped in my lap at midnight? Our US News ranking and $4.2B endowment rest on what you do in the next few hours. Choose your next words very carefully.”
This is how Dr. Victoria Sterling - Board of Trustees Chairwoman's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#2385
Category
General
Location Tag
Rothmann University Administrative Tower - 15th Floor
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