The Professor's Perspective

A blog by Barbara McElroy

Barbara McElroy is Associate Professor of Accounting and Head of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. Before beginning a career in academe, Barbara worked in both public and private accounting settings, and owned several businesses. She is particularly interested in the interaction of accounting and public policy. Barbara will discuss current events with the interest of students, faculty, and practicing professionals in mind.

Take advantage of your FSA and save money!

11/08/2010 - 15:57 - 701 reads

It isn't an adversarial relationship

10/04/2010 - 11:02 - 745 reads

Last Thursday I gave back the first set of tests in my classes. (Cost Management--a managerial accounting course). SInce most of us here tend to give three tests in the semester, a lot of other tests are taking place this week or last.

Teaching abroad and recognizing the effects of culture

09/10/2010 - 07:24 - 610 reads

I'm spending a few days in Trininad/Tobago teaching a qualitative research methos course for PhD students. The whole exercise makes me consider the effects of culture on education.

A Truly International Conference

07/02/2010 - 13:48 - 659 reads

Last week I returned from a conference in Lyon, France. In my opinion, this was the first truly international conference I've ever had the pleasure to attend--even though I've been to conferences abroad several times.

What would you like to know?

06/03/2010 - 09:24 - 589 reads

I don't have anything special to say today. Nothing in my various readings tripped my trigger. So I thought perhaps you might like a chance to ask questions or offer suggestions of topics you'd like to hear about from a professor/department head perspective.

If you have a topic of interest, post it here. I'll either briefly answer a question directly, write a post later, or give y'all a chance to talk it through together.