Happy New Year to All:

As we enter the new year, higher education continues to be under tremendous pressure on multiple fronts. Universities are being pressed to contain or reduce costs and tuition; students and their families are struggling with stagnant income and record levels of student debt; and technology and globalization forces are affecting historic teaching and learning models. In spite of these forces, the demand for a college-educated workforce has never been greater and the wealth gap between those with and without a college degree is growing, not shrinking. As accounting educators and leaders, we have the opportunity and challenge of providing our students with both a broad and career-ready education that prepares them for today’s accounting and business environment.

The APLG is focused on continuing to be the premier resource and voice for the accounting program leadership community.  Personally, I have looked to the APLG and its membership for mentoring, professional development, best practices, and thought leadership on how to build and grow quality accounting programs. The APLG community is an amazing resource and a supportive environment to help you lead your programs effectively – I invite you to get involved!

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