Recent Progress:

• Compiled best practices from professionally oriented faculty surveys
• Professionally Oriented Faculty Integration Principles
• Journal of Accountancy taking the lead in publishing research summaries--more publications to follow
• Faculty “Boot Camps” process developed and planned for three AAA sections
• List of activities and opportunities provided to academics
• Opportunities for externships/internships explored

Next Steps:

• Recruit programs to adopt POF Integration Principles
• POF Integration FAQ guide
• Identify ways to expand academic research on topics of practice interest
• Expand distribution channels for research summaries
• Continued expansion of “boot camps”
• Increase connectivity between faculty and practice
• Facilitate career transition between practice and higher education