Transitioning to Faculty Workshop
An American Accounting Association workshop for practitioners considering an academic position.
Presented by faculty with practitioner experience.
(4.4 hours CPE) Registration fee: $200
Attend to have a head start on your academic success!
Gain insights and strategies to assure your best results in planning a course, engaging students, presenting in class (even on the first day), and selecting an academic job just right for you.
1:00 – 2:00: Transitioning to Academia Panel
Panelists: Lynda Schwartz, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Jerry Maginnis, Rowan University,
Len Pepe, Bentley University, Troy Lewis, Brigham Young University, Lisa Beaudoin, The Institute of Management Accountants
How do I make the decision?
How do I find a position?
What are the biggest challenges?
2:00-3:00: Strategies for Success
Panelists: Cassy Budd, Brigham Young University, Karen Osterheld, Bentley University
Setting Expectations/First Day of Class
3:00-3:20: Break
3:20 – 5:00: Strategies for Success
Panelists: Cassy Budd, Brigham Young University, Karen Osterheld, Bentley University
Planning a Course: Textbooks, Homework, Syllabus, Exams, Grading, & Class activities
How to engage students
How do class presentations differ from professional presentations