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Sharon J. Huxley
Professor of Accounting

Contact info:

Phone: 203.596.4657
Email: shuxley@post.edu
Office: MAC 215

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Biography

Academic Background:

• BA, University of Hartford
• MBA, University of Hartford
• Additional post-graduate work done at University of Connecticut and the University of New Haven

Professional Background:

Professor Huxley worked in corporate settings in financial reporting, information systems consulting, and in internal/operational auditing before joining Post. Her primary focus of academic and professional interest is in management accounting and information systems. Her current research project involves the use of GIS information to develop a financial planning model for small towns.

Teaching Philosophy:

Professor Huxley believes every student brings a unique package to the classroom and her responsibility to see that she offers appropriate opportunities for their success. Accounting is a challenging field, and guiding students in how to approach the material is fundamental to their achieving good results from their efforts. She uses student feedback each semester, and with each course, to make changes that students suggest that may improve their outcomes. She believes it is her responsibility to help students organize and focus their efforts so they are better able to achieve their goals. Finding ways to improve student success is a passion for Professor Huxley.

Personal Background:

Sharon Huxley has spent many years working in public service in Land Use Planning. She has been a member of the Town of Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission since 1985, and of the Regional Planning Commission of the South Central Region (of Connecticut) since 1987. She currently serves as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and is a past Chairman of the Regional Planning Commission. She is also interested in various Equestrian and Automotive activities, and recently completed two race driving schools at Lime Rock Park.

Research/Academic Interests:

• Accounting Information Systems and Systems Audit
• Cost Management/Managerial Accounting
• GIS systems modeling for small towns/cities Financial Planning applications
• Land Use education for technical professions (engineers, attorneys)

Presentations/Speaking Engagements:

• Visiting lecturer in Equine Law courses (Land Use Regulation) for five years
• Guest lecturer, Connecticut Equine Summit 2003, 2004,2005
• Member of a team who assist local equine groups with land use planning issues
• GIS database development for Financial Planning, Bethany, 2006
• Chairman, GIS Steering Committee, Bethany, 2010

Academic Memberships:

• American Accounting Association, Institute for Management Accounting, Financial Executives Institute