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The UTSA Department of Accounting will establish a brand identification that will make itrecognizable in the State and Nation.The UTSA Department of Accounting brand will be based on quality of research (faculty) andquality of graduates (students).2. Establishing a Highly Effective Social Media PresenceSocial Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) have become major instruments for organizations tocommunicate their visions to stakeholders.The Department of Accounting has established a quarterly email newsletter that circulates toalumni and supporters but does not currently have a social media presence.The UTSA Department of Accounting will establish a presence on the major social media outletsto use for communications to and from students, alumni and supporters.3. Enhancing Student Quality and Progress in the Accounting ProgramThe quality of the undergraduate and graduate students pursuing accounting degreescontributes greatly toward the quality of the Department of Accounting graduates.High quality students demand rigorous and challenging educational experiences.The Department of Accounting must accommodate the needs of all of the students in itsprograms.The Department of Accounting will continue to pursue the high quality students through theenhancement of the PACE examination and through enforcing admissions requirements to theMACY program.The Department of Accounting will pursue special advisors for undergraduate accountingmajors.The Department of Accounting will develop a program for identifying low performing studentsearly in their program and provide counseling to facility improved performance in accountingcoursework.4. Restructuring the Master of Accountancy (MACY) delivery systemThe Master of Accountancy (MACY) program has grown in size and importance over the last fiveyears.The demographics of the MACY students has shifted toward more fulltime students themajority of whom are pursuing careers in public accounting.The MACY program will be a major component in any effort to enhance the reputation of theUTSA Department of Accounting.The Department of Accounting will evolve the 150-hour MACY program into a lockstep two yearearly admissions Masters degree program.The Department of Accounting will pursue a fulltime, daytime option in the MACY program.5. Enhanced CPA pass rates.Passage of the CPA examination is a major goal of accounting majors, particularly those pursuingthe MACY degree.CPA pass rates are used by external entities to compare accounting programs.
CPA pass rates can be used as internal tools for assessment of learning.The Department of Accounting will develop strategies to enhance the performance of itsstudents on the CPA examination.IV. Department of Accounting/College of Business Initatives.The College of Business has developed its 2011-2016 strategic plan around a group ofcontinuing thematics. As a component of the College of Business the Department ofAccounting has a responsibility to contribute to the achievement of the College goals. In thissection the College goals that have relevance to the Department of Accounting are presentedalong with the Accounting Department subgoals and metrics for assessing progress toward thosegoals.Globalization/Cultural Pluralism ThematicCOB Goal 1-1: Expand international immersion programs by adding additional programlocations on a rotating basis.Accounting Subgoal: Develop an immersion program focusing on accounting issues as anaccounting elective.Metric: Number of immersion programs targeting accounting majors.Indicator: At least one immersion program will be offered every other year for accountingmajors.COB Goal 1-3: Integrate globalization throughout the curriculum.Accounting Subgoal: Integrate International Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards(IFARS) throughout the accounting curriculum.Metric: Number of courses including IFARS modules.Indicator: All financial accounting courses at the graduate and undergraduate include an IFARScomponent.Security ThematicCOB Goal 2-1: Continue to expand the cybersecurity program.Accounting Subgoal: Develop a joint masters degree program with accounting andcybersecurity components.Metric: Joint degree program exists.Indicator: Joint degree program will be included in the 2012-2014 Graduate Catalog.Capital Markets ThematicCOB Goal 3-5: Hire for the Ramsdell ChairAccounting Subgoal: Hire for the Ramsdell ChairMetric: Whether Ramsdell Chair is filled.Indicator: Ramsdell chair is filled by a highly qualified candidate.COB Goal 3-6: Expand number of 5 th year accounting graduates.Accounting Subgoal: Develop a cohort, lockstep 150 hour accounting program.Metric: Is lockstep scheduling for 150 hour students being used?Indicator: Number of students in lockstep classes for the 150 hour program.
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