Kara Bowen

Kara Bowen is a Lecturer and Department Chair in the Business Department at the University of Minnesota Crookston. She joined the institution in August 2009 and holds an M.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. in Accounting from Minot State University. Her roles include advancing academic programs in accounting and business education.

Education:

• B.S. in Accounting, Minot State University
• M.B.A. in Accounting, University of Phoenix

Research interests focus on improving accounting pedagogy and curriculum design, supported by her professional memberships in organizations like the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Recent professional highlights include participation in the 2024 Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) cohort, investigating student learning outcomes, and recognition in the 2024 University of Minnesota System service awards. She was honored at the 2024 Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony for her contributions.