{"id":3603,"date":"2025-10-02T08:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/?p=3603"},"modified":"2025-10-02T08:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:40:25","slug":"department-of-accountancy-gathers-to-advance-curriculum-teaching-culture-and-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/2025\/10\/department-of-accountancy-gathers-to-advance-curriculum-teaching-culture-and-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Accountancy Gathers to Advance Curriculum, Teaching Culture, and Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Department of Accountancy faculty and staff gathered at Hueston Woods on September 26 for a department retreat, a morning of reflection and focused conversations on how to strengthen the program, sharpen its curriculum, and chart out new opportunities for students and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum Innovation<\/strong> was a central theme. First, Michele Frank<\/a> guided a discussion about the MAcc program, with faculty weighing in on CPA exam changes, student skill gaps, and strategies for course redesign. Next, she was joined by Ted Polat<\/a> and Yibo (James) Zhang<\/a> to facilitate dialogue on enhancing the student experience\u2014particularly, the infusion of AI into coursework, creative capstone projects, and unique learning opportunities like etiquette dinners and plant visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The retreat also delved into teaching and classroom culture<\/strong>, with Dan Heitger<\/a> leading a thoughtful exchange on assessment practices, group work, integrity, and cultivating classrooms that foster critical thinking and clear communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After lunch, attention shifted to faculty and scholarship development<\/strong>. Matt Wieland<\/a> and Jon Grenier<\/a> facilitated a discussion on externships, research forums, mentoring, and grant development\u2014all with the goal of enriching both faculty expertise and student outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day concluded with committee planning, as four groups\u2014Educational Experience, External Engagement, Faculty Excellence, and Student Recruitment\u2014mapped out action plans to meet their goals. The retreat wrapped up with a focused conversation on new tenure-track hiring needs, led by Qing Burke<\/a> and Po-Chang Chen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From curriculum redesign to faculty growth, the retreat underscores the department\u2019s shared commitment to continuous innovation and excellence. We all look forward to a strong year ahead, and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty met in discussion groups<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Anne Farrell opened the retreat <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Tim Eaton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Sara Potter and Dan Heitger<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Sydney Shu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Matt Cobabe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Jon Pyzoha<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Jon Grenier<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Jan Eighme<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
James Zhang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
Billy Brink and Ted Polat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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