Philip Cottell Jr.

Professor

Accountancy

Profile	Biography	Courses

Academic Background

Professor of Accounting, Miami University (1993–Present).
Facilitator, Faculty Learning Community Using Small Groups, Miami University (2002–2003).
Facilitator, Faculty Learning Community Using Problem-Based Learning, Miami University (2000–2002).
Coordinator, Faculty Learning Community Using Cooperative Learning & Classroom Assessment Techniques, Miami University (1999–2000).
Coordinator, Senior Faculty Program for Teaching Excellence, Miami University (1997–1998).
Associate Professor of Accountancy, Miami University (1987–1993).
Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Miami University (1982–1987).
Instructor of Accounting, University of Kentucky (1981–1982).
Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky (1979–1981).
Assistant Professor of Military Science, University of Kentucky (1976–1979).
Commissioned Officer, United States Army (1968–1979).
Staff Accountant, Ernst & Ernst (1968–1968).

Cottell, P. G. (2006). Cooperative Learning Techniques and Instructor's Guide Thompson South-Western.
Cottell, P. G., (2006). Vance Corporation: Cash Flow Statement—A Problem-Based Learning Unfolding Problem. Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse.
Cottell, P. G., (2005). Gearding Construction Company: Accounting for Derivatives–Interest Rate SwapsóA PBL Unfolding Problem. Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse.
Blankley, A., Cottell, P., & McClure, R. H. (2004). A Simulation of Future Economic Impact of Pension Rate Reductions. Mid-American Journal of Business, 19 (2), 31-40.
Blankley, A., Cottell, P., & McClure, R. H. (2004). Rational Prediction of Future Pension Expense: A Simulation Approach. Journal of Applied Business Research, 20 (3), 45-58.
Blankley, A., Cottell, P., & McClure, R. H. (2003). An Examination of the Economic Impact of Pension Rate Reductions on Future Pension Expense: A Simulation. Journal of Business and Economics Research, 1 (7), 33-46.
Cottell, P. G. (in press). Problem-Based Learning—A Bean Counter Takes the Plunge. The Journal of Student-Centered Learning, 1 (1), 7-18.

2007: Nominated for Outstanding Professor Award, Associated Student Government.
2006: Honored Professor Award, Associated Student Government.
2005: Creative Contribution to Accounting Education Award, Ohio Region of the American Accounting Association.
2004: Miami University's E. Phillips Knox Award for Teaching Excellence, the highest award granted by Miami University for teaching effectiveness.
1989: Recognized as a representative of excellence in teaching., Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities.

Research: Accounting for defined benefit plans, Cooperative Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Classroom Assessment, accounting for inventories, the impact of audit committees, mentoring of women in public accounting, and accounting ethics.