Stasia Straley 3211 Providence Dr, RH 3070, Anchorage, AK 99508

scstraley@uaa.alaska.edu (907)786-4137

Teaching Philosophy My focus as an instructor is to help my students learn. I continuously make changes in my courses, using feedback from students and tips learned from other instructors. I attend workshops and conferences and read articles focused on new teaching and learning pedagogies. I use different methods to address different learning style preferences. Presenting the same material in several different ways helps my students understand and retain the information. Another goal I have is to convince my students (majors and non­majors alike) that they should invest the time needed to understand the material. I do this by explaining how the topics they are learning will apply to them in their chosen careers or personal lives in the future. I bring in real-world examples from my experiences as a CPA. I also believe that my students are motivated to perform well when they see that I am enthusiastic about accounting.

Certifications Certified Public Accountant, State of Alaska, 2006 - Present. License number 2262.

Education M.s. in Accounting, University of Wyoming, December 2004

B.S. in Accounting, University of Wyoming, May 2003

B.A. in Spanish, University of Wyoming, August 2003

A.S. in Mathematics, Western Wyoming Community College, May 1999

Academic/Teaching Experience 1/2009 - Present University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage, AK Associate Professor of Accounting. Teach all required classes in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Accounting program. Teach five of the required classes for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting program including upper division tax course and first semester course in intermediate accounting series. Responsible for preparing class syllabi, lectures, quizzes, and exams for 150+ enrolled students each semester. Responsible for career and academic advising.

1/2005 - 12/2008 KPMG LLP, Anchorage, AK Senior Tax Associate. Selected as National Instructor at KPMG for Tax Fundamentals new hire training, as well as Intern Training for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 seasons. Updated local office training curriculum for tax new hires and interns. Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns and other filing requirements. Prepared and reviewed payroll forms and employee benefit filings. Supervised and mentored staff. Traveled to universities out of state for recruiting, and participated in local recruiting events.

8/2003 - 5/2004 University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY Graduate Assistant. Conducted research for three professors, graded homework and exams, tutored students in accounting.

Curriculum Development and Assessment AAS Accounting Annual Assessment Survey. 2011-Present. Compiled statistics from other faculty and adjunct instructors teaching in the AAS Accounting Program. Created a report with suggested improvements. Submitted report to OAA and shared with other AAS Accounting faculty and adjunct instructors.

AAS Accounting Program. AY 2011-2012. Updated the Course Content Guide (CCG) and Curriculum Action Request (CAR) for each accounting course in the two year program on a rotating schedule. Reviewed and updated the curriculum and assessment plan.

Making Learning Visible: A Beginning Exploration of Assessing and Documenting your Teaching. AY 2011-2012. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Topics in Higher Education Book Group: Inquiry into the College Classroom by Paul Savory, Amy Nelson Burnett, and Amy Goodburn. Focus is to advance faculty skills in assessing, documenting, and demonstrating effective teaching strategies.

CBPP Assessment Week Participant. 2012, 2010, 2009. Assessed student products related to several BBA goals, and developed and refined rubrics relating to those goals.

Courses Taught Principles of Financial Accounting I (AAS) Principles of Financial Accounting II (AAS) Principles of Financial Accounting (BBA) Principles of Managerial Accounting (AAS/BBA) Introduction to Computerized Accounting (AAS) Introduction to Alaska Native Business

Service

Income Tax Preparation (AAS) Individual Income Tax (BBA) Advanced Income Tax (BBA) Payroll Accounting (AAS) Workpaper Preparation and Presentation (AAS) Intermediate Accounting I (BBA)

Accounting Department Accounting Department Scholarship Committee. 2013-2014. Helped select

recipients of accounting department scholarships.

UAA Accounting Club Co-Advisor. 2009-2013. Help guide students, whose mission is to coordinate networking events where students can interact with accounting professionals.

Adjunct and New Hire Training. 2012-2013. Developed training for and worked with adjuncts and new hires.

High School Career Days and Presentations. • Bartlett High School (Fall 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2010) . • Service High School (Spring 2010). • West High School (Spring 2010).

Accounting Department Workshops. Developed and coordinated a series of workshops to help accounting majors develop skills they'll need after graduation. Introduced students to different career options available to them with an accounting degree.

• AY2013-2014 o Recruiting Cycle Workshop

• AY 2012-2013 o Recruiting Cycle Workshop

• AY 2011-2012 o Introduction to Excel Workshop o Advanced Excel Workshop o Careers in Accounting: Speed Dating Event. Paired 20 accounting

students with 20 accounting professionals from public, private, non-profit, and governmental entities to explore various career opportunities in accounting.

• AY2010-2011 o Advanced Excel Workshop

• AY 2009-2010 o Ethics Discussion o Advanced Excel Functions (Spring 2010) o Introduction to Pivot Tables (Spring 2010) o Get Your Questions About the CPA Exam Answered o Introduction to Excel o Advanced Excel (Fall 2009) o Introduction to Pivot Tables (Fall 2009) o Business Written Communication o Outlook and Email Etiquette

• Spring 2009: Half-day Introduction to Excel Workshop.

College of Business & Public Policy (CBPP) CBPP Leadership Fellows Program Interviewer. Spring 2014. Assisted with interviews to identify the 2014 cohort of future leaders of Anchorage and Alaska.

CBPP Assurance of Learning Committee. Co-chair AY 2011-2013, Member AY 2010­2011.

CBPP Scholarship Committee. Chair AY 2011-2013, Member AY 2009-2011.

CBPP Awards Program Committee. Member AY 2010-2013.

CBPP Steering Committee for Academic/Curriculum Initiatives. Member AY 2012­2014.

CBPP AAS Committee. Co-chair AY 2013-2014, Member AY 2012-2013.

CBPP Adjunct Committee. AY 2013-2014.

CBPP New Faculty Committee. AY 2013-2014.

Taught AKNS 290: Introduction Alaska Native Business. Fall 2013, Fall 2012. Partnered with the KPMG Anchorage office, CBPP faculty, and AKNS faculty, to create a one credit course that will encourage Alaska Native Students to consider business as a career path.

University-Wide UAA Howl Days Presenter. Summer/Fall 2014. Presented information regarding CBPP, Property Management & Real Estate, and Accounting degrees with Professor Fields at New Student Orientation.

UNAC Elections Committee. Member AY 2013-2014. Conduct all general and special elections of the organization and promulgate guidelines consistent with the constitution and by-laws for conduct of the same.

UNAC Travel Committee. Member AY 2012-2013. Select recipients of travel grant funds based on a rubric.

Learning Resource Advisory Committee. Member AY 2012-2013.

Faculty Senate Professional Development Committee. Member AY 2011-2012.

Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) CBPP Workshops. AY 2011-2014. • Co-facilitated session "Enhancing Mental Toughness to Increase Student

Success" (2013) • Co-facilitated session "Increasing Student Engagement in the Classroom" (2012) • New Faculty Forum Panel Participant: "I made it through the first week of class;

now what else do I need to know and where can I find help?" (2011) • New Faculty Forum Panel Participant: "Frequently Asked Questions About the

Retention, Tenure, and Promotion Process." (2011)

Community Saint Andrew's Catholic Church, Parish Accountant (Consulting). 7/2009 - Present. Calculate semimonthly and monthly payroll. File quarterly and annual payroll tax returns. Review monthly financial statements with $13 million in assets. Post adjusting and correcting journal entries. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Finance Council, and parishioners. Prepare debt ratio calculation to ensure $6.5 million bond issue is in compliance. Assist with annual audit. Supervise and assist one accounting employee and two accounting volunteers.

Junior Achievement of Alaska. Spring 2014. Volunteered weekly in a local high school for two months to equip students with the tools and skills required to earn and keep a job in a high-growth career industry.

FOCUS, Inc. Board Member. 11/2013-Present. Provide accounting guidance and other board support for a mid-sized nonprofit entity that works to support individuals who experience special needs and their families .

Alaska Society of CPA's (AKCPA) Board Member. S/2014-Present. Our mission is the promotion, upgrading, perpetuation and unification of the accounting profession.

Alaska Society of CPA's (AKCPA) Relations with Education Committee. 1/2012­Present. Improve and maintain regular channels of communication with administrators, teachers and students of local educational institutions.

Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education. Spring 2012. Examined financial records for accuracy and suggested improvements to recording process. Girl Scout's Women of Science & Technology Day. Spring 2012. Partnered with a UAA student to create and lead two workshops for girls ranging in age from Kindergarten to 8th grade.

American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) Financial Literacy Article. Spring 2012. Submitted an article to the AICPA's consumer-focused financial literacy book, tentatively titled "Raising Financially Fit Families." Authors selected will be notified in the summer of 2012. The book will be published in the fall 2012, as part of the 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program.

Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Eagle River. Volunteer: 3/2012-8/2014, Treasurer: 7/2009-3/2012. Volunteer: Prepare annual non-profit tax return and assist bookkeeper with technical accounting questions. Treasurer: Made high level decisions regarding the direction of the organization. As chair of Finance Committee, reviewed monthly financials. Served on Marketing Committee. Promoted the entity's mission, planned events, and recruited volunteers. Prepared annual non-profit tax return (Form 990) .

Eagle River Boys and Girls Club Parental Advisory Board - Vice President. 11/2009 - Present. Coordinate and volunteer fund raising events. Make decisions regarding special expenditures.

Career Academy Guest Speaker. Spring and Fall 2009. Led "Careers in Accounting" discussion in an Introduction to Business class.

Continuing Professional Education AY 2013-2014:

• UAA CAFE workshops • State of Alaska Ethics Training

AY 2012-2013: • University of Denver Income Tax Workshops • AICPA International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Webinars • KPMG IFRS Webinars • UAA Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) Workshops

AY 2011-2012: • Lilly-West Conference on College and University Teaching • University of Denver Income Tax Workshops • UAA CAFE Workshops • AICPA CPE Direct including Accounting, Auditing, Governmental and Tax

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• AICPA International Financial Reporting Standards (lFRS) Webinars • Wiley Faculty Network Webinars • Other AKCPA, AICPA, and KPMG Seminars

AY 2010-2011: • UAA CAFE Workshops • University of Denver Income Tax Workshops • AICPA CPE Direct including Accounting, Auditing , Governmental and Tax • Wiley Faculty Network Webinars • Other Seminars including AKCPA, IRS, and KPMG Seminars

AY 2009-2010: • UAA CAFE Workshops • Other KPMG and Alaska State Ethics Seminars

Awards and Recognitions Spring 2014 - Recipient of UAA CBPP Advisor of the Year Award; Nominated for UAA CBPP

Teacher of the Year Award; Recipient of Innovative Learning Partner Award from UAA Academic Innovations and eLearning ,

Spring 2013 - Nominated for UAA CBPP Teacher of the Year Award,

Spring 2012 - Nominated for UAA CBPP Teacher of the Year Award,

Spring 2012 - Received travel grant from United Academics AAUP/AFT to attend the lilly­West Conference on College and University Teaching .

Spring 2010 - Nominated for UAA CBPP Teacher of the Year Award .

Fall 2007 - KPMG Outstanding Instructor. Recognition for outstanding participant ratings and feedback.

Spring 2005 - Recipient of Outstanding Citizenship Award from University of Wyoming. Recognition for commitment to department and maintaining positive attitude.

Professional Memberships 2010 to Present: Alaska Society of Certified Public Accountants.

2004 to Present: Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

2002 to 2004: Student member of the Institute of Management Accountants.

Accounting and Tax Research Software Logos Accounting System CCH IntelliConnect (Tax Research) QuickBooks RIA Checkpoint (Tax Research) Peachtree (Sage 50 Accounting) ProSeries (Tax Preparation Software)