Nicole Morris Associate Professor & LaMarche Endowed Chair in Business Administration and Accounting
Bio
PhD in Management – Business Administration, Saint Mary’s University
Master of Business Administration, Marist College
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting, Siena College
Areas of Expertise
Accounting:
Policy and compliance, Audit, Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Budgeting, and Financial Analysis
Sustainable Business:
Change management, Appreciative Inquiry, B Corps, Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship
Courses I Teach
Intermediate Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Cost Management
Organizational Problem Solving (Small Business Consulting)
Entrepreneurship
Throughout my career, I have evolved from a professional auditor and technical accountant into a seasoned practitioner-scholar with a profound commitment to student learning, growth, and success. My journey in higher education has encompassed teaching, student advising, curricular development, and administration, all with a keen focus on enhancing the student experience and outcomes.
Through experiential learning, role modeling, and a holistic approach to education, I aim to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required for success in their academic pursuits and future professional endeavors.
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Don’t ask kids what they want to be when they grow up but what problems do they want to solve. This changes the conversation from who do I want to work for, to what do I need to learn to be able to do that.
Research
Morris, N. S. (2025). Scattering the Seeds of Appreciative Inquiry. AI Practitioner, 27(1).
Sustainable Business, Third-Party Certification, Small Business
Appreciative Inquiry and Change Management
Professional Experience and Certifications
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Appreciative Advising Certificate
Appreciative Inquiry Certificate in Positive Business and Society Change
Awards and Recognition
LaMarche Endowed Chair, 2024 – Present
Robert P. Stiller Endowed Chair of Management, 2022 – 2024
Governor Phil Scott Vermont Lights the Way: Ray of Kindness Award – 2020
Vermont Business Magazine Rising Star Award – 2017
Vermont State Society of Certified Public Accountants (VTCPA) Women to Watch Award – 2017
ASAC Best Paper Award Best Paper in Management Education Division – 2015