Curriculum Vitae As of August 14, 2015 1. Name: Robert W. Duron, Ph.D., CPA 2. Rank: Associate Professor 3. Status: Non-Tenured 4. Department or Division: Accounting 5. Year Joined the Institution: Fall, 2005 6. Teaching Experience: Full-time: Associate Professor of Accounting Husson University 2005 to present Associate Professor of Business Chadron State College 2003 to 2005 Assistant Professor of Business Chadron State College 1998 to 2003 Part-time: Adjunct Online Professor Texas A&M University-Commerce 2005 to present Adjunct Instructor of Business Chadron State College 1997 to 1998 Adjunct Instructor Dallas County Community College District 1992 to 1996 7. Areas of Assigned Teaching Responsibility: Advanced Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Forensic and Investigative Accounting 8. Education Background: Doctor of Philosophy Capella University October, 2001. Master of Science in Accounting - The University of Texas at Arlington - August, 1990. Bachelor of Business Administration - Texas A&M University Commerce - May, 1985. Graduate Fields of Specialization: Accounting, Business Administration, Organization and Management. Certified Public Accountant Maine, Texas. 9. Prior Experience not in Education: Chief Financial Officer Fort Robinson Post Playhouse August 1998 to July 2005. Comptroller - Chadron State College September 1996 to August 1998. Interim Dean of Financial Affairs - Dallas County Community College District - August 1995 to August 1996. 1
Assistant Director of Finance - Dallas County Community College District - June 1990 to August 1995. Consumer Lending Analyst - First Gibraltar Bank, FSB - July 1987 to June 1990. Staff Auditor - KPMG Peat Marwick - June 1985 to July 1987. 10. Professional Memberships: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners American Accounting Association American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy Educational Advisory Committee Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants o Not-for-Profit Committee o Annual Mid-America Accounting and Auditing Committee West Nebraska Chapter of Certified Public Accountants 11. Professional Meetings Attended: American Accounting Association Annual Meeting August 2015 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Principles of Fraud Examination Course December 2014 American Accounting Association Annual Meeting August 2013 American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting October 2012 American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting October 2011 American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting October 2010 American Accounting Association Annual Meeting August 2009 American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting November 2008 American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting April 2007 American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting April 2006 International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning October 2005 Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Annual Meeting June 2005 American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Annual Meeting February 2005 Mountain Plains Management Association Annual Conference October 2004 Nebraska Summit on Distance Learning June 2004 Nebraska Society of CPAs Annual Meeting November 2003 American Accounting Association at FBD Annual Meeting March 2003 12. Papers Presented: Teaching Intercompany Debt Transactions in the Advanced Accounting Course an Effective Learning Strategies Poster Presentation at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association Chicago, IL August 8-12, 2015. Teaching Intercompany Depreciable Asset Transfers in the Advanced Accounting Course an Effective Learning Strategies Poster Presentation at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association Anaheim, CA August 3-7, 2013. Teaching Intercompany Depreciable Asset Transfers in the Advanced Accounting Course an Effective Learning Strategies Forum Presentation at the 2012 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Providence, RI October 19-20, 2012. 2
Paper Discussant for: Schatzel, J. (2012) Using an Ethics Simulation to Teach Ethics Management, Awareness, and Sensitivity - paper presented at the 2012 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Providence, RI October 19-20, 2012. The Development and Use of Online Homework presentation at the Husson University Faculty Teaching with Technology Faculty Development event - November 29, 2011. Paper Discussant for: Sexton, T., Comunale, C. & Gara, S. (2011) Efficiency-Based Funding for Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities - paper presented at the 2011 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association White Plains, NY October 28-29, 2011. Using an Interactive Spreadsheet Methodology to Effective Teach Consolidations in the Advanced Accounting Classroom an Effective Learning Practices poster session presented at the 2010 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Burlington, VT October 15-16, 2010. Paper Discussant for: Connors, E., Hanson-Johnston, H. & Silva-Gao, L. (2010) The Value of the Toxic Release Inventory as a Measure of Corporate Environmental Performance - paper presented at the 2010 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Burlington, VT October 15-16, 2010. Technology Tips: Online Homework paper and interactive session presented at the American Accounting Association 2 nd Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting New York, NY August 1-5, 2009. Paper Discussant for: Hoitash, U., Hoitash R. & Johnstone, K. (2008) The Effects of Internal Control Quality, CFO Characteristics, and Board Director Strength on CFO Annual Compensation paper presented at the 2008 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Newport, RI November 6-8, 2008. Paper Discussant for: Silkoff, R. (2007) The Value Effect of Management Accounting Strategies and Divestiture Decisions on Hospital Financial Performance paper presented at the 2007 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Hartford, CT April 26-28, 2007. Paper Discussant for: Tate, S. (2006) Auditor Change and Auditor Choice in Non-Profit Organizations paper presented at the 2006 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Portsmouth, NH April 20-22, 2006. Critical Thinking: A 5-Step Plan for any Classroom paper and interactive session presented at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Cocoa Beach, FL October 13-15, 2005. Take 5 Steps in the Direction of Critical Thinking paper presented at the 12 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Las Vegas, NV February 24-27, 2005. Developing Critical Thinkers for the New Millennium paper and panel discussion presented at the Mountain Plains Management Association 2004 Annual Conference Grand Junction, CO October 14-16, 2004. Teaching Managerial Accounting in an Online Environment paper and interactive session presented at the 2004 Nebraska Summit on Distance Education Lincoln, NE June 16-18, 2004. Perceived Environmental Factors and Benefits of ABC in Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Learning paper presented at the 2003 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Houston, TX March 5-8, 2003. Paper Discussant for: Thompson, J. & Venable, P. (2003) The Use of Internships in Accounting paper discussed at the 2003 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Houston, TX March 5-8, 2003. 3
Is Your Campus Ready For Distance Learning? - paper and interactive session presented at the Nebraska Teaching Improvement Council Faculty College 2000, May 10, 2000, Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE. 13. Publications: Refereed Publications: Limbach, B., Duron, R. & Waugh, W. (2008). Become a better teacher: Five steps in the direction of critical thinking. Research in Higher Education Journa1, 1(November), 1-13. Duron, R., Limbach, B. & Waugh, W. (2006). Critical thinking framework for any discipline. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 17(2), 160-166. Duron, R. (2002). Factors Associated with the perceived benefits of activity-based costing in nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Regional Business Review, 21, 110-144. Published Proceedings: Duron, R., Limbach, B. & Waugh, W. (2005). Take 5 steps in the direction of critical thinking. Proceedings of the 12 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences. Las Vegas, NV: ASBBS. Duron, R., Limbach, B. & Waugh, W. (2004). Developing critical thinkers for the new millennium. Proceedings of the Mountain Plains Management Association 2004 Annual Conference. Grand Junction, CO: Mesa State College. Duron, R. (2003). Perceived environmental factors and benefits of ABC in nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Proceedings of the American Accounting Association 2003 Southwest Regional Meeting (p. 9). Monroe: The University of Louisiana at Monroe. Published Book Reviews: Duron, R. (2003). [Review of the book Financial Accounting, Fifth Edition]. Issues in Accounting Education, 18 (4). 14. Other Research Activity: Session Chair for: Municipal Bond Markets paper session at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association. Session Chair for: Nonprofit Contracting, Audit Committees and Finances paper session at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association. Manuscript reviewer for the Annual Northeast Regional Meetings of the American Accounting Association Fall 2006 to Present. Session Chair for: Auditing 2 paper session at the 2010 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association. Session Chair for: Public Sector Auditing paper session at the 2007 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association. 4
Session Chair for: Finance, Accounting and Economics interactive session and discussion of papers at the Mountain Plains Management Association 2004 Annual Conference Grand Junction, CO October 14-16, 2004. Served as reviewer for both the 2004 and 2005 Mountain Plains Management Association Annual Fall Conferences Session Chair for: Research on Student Skills and Perceptions interactive session and discussion of papers at the 2003 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Houston, TX March 5-8, 2003. Perceived Environmental Factors and Benefits of ABC in Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Learning paper accepted for presentation at the 2003 Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association St. Louis, MO April 10-12, 2003. Served as reviewer for the 2003 Midwest American Accounting Association Annual Meeting Served as reviewer for the 2003 edition of the Regional Business Review, a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Melvin & Valorie Booth College of Professional and Applied Studies at Northwest Missouri State University. 15. Consulting: Financial Consultant Fairmont State University August 2010 to April 2011. 16. Professional Growth Activities: Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2015 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2014 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2013 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2012 Husson Faculty Teaching with Technology Workshop Fall 2011 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2011 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2010 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2009 Excellence in Teaching Workshop Spring 2009 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2008 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Spring 2007 Critical Thinking Faculty Development Workshop Husson University January 2007 Completion of ecertification Training Course: Developing Online Courses May 2006 Faculty Development Grant Husson University Fall 2005, Spring 2006 Faculty Development Grant Chadron State College Fall 2004 School of Professional and Graduate Studies Dean s Scholarly Support Fund recipient Chadron State College Fall 2003, Spring 2005 Outcomes-Based Assessment training Chadron State College Fall 2003 Completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to maintain licensure as a Certified Public Accountant which is directly related to my teaching discipline 17. Seminars, Training Programs Conducted for Business and Industry: None 5
18. Professional Presentations and Speeches: Maine Construction Financial Management Association Internship Opportunities Brewer High School Career Opportunities in Accounting Chadron High School Career Opportunities in Accounting Chadron State College Faculty Scholarship Series Financial Management in Non-Profit Agencies session at the 2001 Non-profit Organization Leadership Development Certification program at Chadron State College 19. Institutional Services Performed Vice-President and President, Husson University Faculty Forum Developed Scholarship Plan for the College of Business Member, School of Sciences and Humanities Fine Arts Faculty Search Committee Chair, NEASC Standard 9 Committee Chair, University Promotion Committee Chair, Faculty Forum Compensation Committee Faculty Representative, University Retirement Plan Stewardship Committee Member, Human Resources Benefits Advisory Committee Member and Co-chair, School of Business Multiple-Year Contract Committee Member, School of Sciences and Humanities Math Faculty Search Committee Member, Institutional Scholarship Committee Member, Technology Advisory Committee Mentor, Husson University Faculty Mentoring Program Developed and administered College of Business Capstone Examination Resource Specialist to the Dean of the School of Business Interim Graduate Faculty Doctor of Management Program 20. Awards, Honors, and Recognitions: Nominated for the Mark Chain/FSA Teaching Innovation Award Spring 2015 Nominated for the William F. Beardsley Teaching Excellence Award Spring 2015 Nominated for the Mark Chain/FSA Teaching Innovation Award Spring 2013 College of Business Outstanding Service Faculty Award Spring 2013 Inducted into Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society Spring 2012 Recipient of the 2004-2005 Region V Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs International Teaching Excellence Award 2004 Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda Business Person of the Year Nominee for the 2004 School of Professional and Graduate Studies Outstanding Teaching Professor of the Year McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper Award at the 2003 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association School of Professional and Graduate Studies Authors and Editors Annual Award Appointment to Chadron State College Graduate Faculty Founding Contributor Accounting Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund Texas A&M University-Commerce Texas Society of CPAs Accounting Excellence Award Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Honor Fraternity Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society 6
21. Professionally-Related Community Activities: Treasurer and Executive Board Member of the Hampden Academy Music Association 2005 to 2014 All Souls Congregational Church o Treasurer and Executive Board Member 2010 to present o Auditor 2008 to 2010 o Team Captain for Stewardship Campaign o ASSIST-JC Adult Volunteer All Saints Catholic School Civic Oration Competition Volunteer Judge April 2009 Treasurer and Board Member of Sunrise Community Services, Inc. 2003 to 2004 Assisted Chadron State College Foundation in evaluation and implementation planning for new financial accounting system Provided professionally-related volunteer services in a number of capacities for the following local/regional School Districts: o Member of Chadron City Schools Parent Advisory Board 2002 to 2005 o Member of Chadron City Schools School-Community Task Force Spring 2003 o Volunteered technical and professional services to assist the Crawford School Board negotiations committee in an emergency capacity Fall 2002 Active member of the Chadron United Methodist Church o Served 3-year term as Secretary of Pastor-Parish Relations Committee o Served 3-year term as Member of Board of Trustees o Served 1-year term as Member of Finance Committee Active volunteer with the Chadron Girl Scout Service Unit o Assistant Leader/Treasurer Troop 98 o Chadron Service Unit Treasurer o Delegate Chair to the Guiding Star Council 7