Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College
http://bristolcc.edu/

Phoebe G. Blackburn
Division of Business and Information Management
Acting Dean of Business and Information Management
Director, Academic Center for Entrepreneurship

     Office: K213
     Extension: x2417

Education:
M.B.A., Bentley College
B.S., Southeastern Massachusetts University (UMASS-Dartmouth)

Philosophy:
Teaching is both an art and a science. A good teacher must be creative, engaging and dramatic in their lectures as well as organized, knowledgeable and logical in classroom management. A good teacher does more than transmit information; they motivate their students to strive for a rewarding career and home life and to become lifelong learners.

Courses Taught:

ACC 12 Principles of Accounting II
ACC 14 Introduction to QuickBooks Pro
ACC 50 Small Business Financial Software
ACC 59 Analysis of Financial Statements

Licenses/Certifications:
Notary Public

Affiliations:
Rhode Island Association of Accounting Professors (RIAAP)
Board member-Southern New England
Entrepreneurship Forum (SNEEF)
Member Teachers of Accounting Professors-Two Year Colleges (TACTYC)
Member National Association for Community College Entrepreneurs (NACCE)

Publications:

Journal Articles

  • “Personal Response System: A Teaching Tool Used to Measure Student Comprehension.” Colloquia: Conversations in Teaching and Learning 2005
  • Presentations:

    Presentations

  • "Developing an Entrepreneurship Program-the First Year" National Association for Community College Entrepreneurs Conference. (2005)
  • "PATH to Success - Validation of a Four-Step Entrepreneur Development Process" Institute of Community College Development Leadership Conference. (2007)
  • Awards:
    NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award,
    Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005, 2006

    Interests: