Character Counts

— Started in 1992 in Aspen, Colo. to develop a common language of core ethical values regardless of religious, political and socioeconomic differences

— Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship

— In Anderson, Character Counts is modeled in schools and at the Center for Character Development at Anderson University, designed as a resource center for parents, teachers and community leaders.