Donna L Whitten

Donna L Whitten is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Indiana State University, an MBA from Indiana University Northwest, and a B.S. in Management (Accounting) from Purdue University Calumet. Her research focuses on accounting profession dynamics, student learning strategies, and mentorship in academia. Prior to her full-time teaching role, she worked in accounting, non-profit management, and consulting.

Whitten emphasizes interactive pedagogy, incorporating peer collaboration and project-based learning across accounting curricula. Her work explores factors influencing student retention, CPA exam success, and gender equity in accounting careers. She has held professional credentials including CPA and ACUE, and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (1998).

Her research spans diverse topics from investor sentiment's market impact to non-profit accounting practices. Recent studies include analyzing cash flow reporting effects on share prices and mentorship's role in female faculty engagement. She maintains consulting roles alongside teaching, reflecting her industry experience across nonprofits, manufacturing, and public accounting.

• Key Contributions: Over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2001
• Expertise: Internal controls, ethics, information systems, and non-profit accounting
• Affiliations: Hammond & Westville campuses of PNW