Mary Goodrich

Mary Goodrich is a Senior Lecturer III in the Department of Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, where she has been teaching since 2002. She holds an MBA from Louisiana State University and a B.S. in Accounting from McNeese State University. She previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas and as a Lecturer at UT Dallas.

• Senior Lecturer, University of Texas at Dallas (2002–Present)
• Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas (2001–2002)
• Lecturer, University of Texas at Dallas (2001)

Her educational background includes:

• MBA, Louisiana State University, 1994
• B.S. in Accounting, McNeese State University, 1991

Mary Goodrich specializes in Accounting Information Systems, with a strong focus on SAP R/3, internal controls, risk management, and enterprise systems integration. Her teaching emphasizes practical, case-based learning and team projects to prepare students for real-world accounting challenges. She has developed and taught courses in online and hybrid formats, contributing significantly to the advancement of digital pedagogy in accounting education.

Mary Goodrich has been actively involved in professional training and development, including workshops for the Institute of Internal Auditors and corporate training at Citigroup and EDS. Her professional experience as a Corporate Auditor and Internal Auditor informs her teaching and curriculum design.

She has received multiple honors for her teaching excellence:

• Nominated for Business Professor of the Year by The Economist Magazine
• JSOM Online Teacher of the Year (2010–2011)
• JSOM Online Teacher of the Year (2004–2005)
• Recipient of the President’s Teaching Excellence Award

Mary Goodrich has advised and mentored many students, maintaining contact with them post-graduation to support their professional development. She has facilitated internship and speaking opportunities for students and has been involved in recruiting efforts. While she has not secured public research grants, her professional projects and training initiatives reflect applied scholarship in auditing and control systems. She has contributed to curriculum development in internal auditing and control frameworks such as COSO.

She has led or participated in several professional projects, including:

• Audit Department Management studies presented at the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Development of the COS Awareness training program
• Implementation of the AutoAudit 2000 system
• Workshops on Control and Risk Management
• Training in SAP R/3 and accounting systems