Marsha Weber, MBA, PhD
Co-Chair, Professor of Finance 
E-mail: weberm@mnstate.edu
Office: CB 207C
Phone: (218) 477-5834
Education
- Ph.D., 1997, University of Nebraska Lincoln
- MBA, 1989, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- BS (Business Education), 1983, Valley City State University
- BS (Business Administration), 1982, Valley City State University
Courses Taught Spring 2004-Fall 2009
| 1. | Finc 325 | Financial Institutions and Markets |
| 2. | Finc 340 | Financial Management |
| 3. | Finc 425 | Bank Management |
| 4. | Finc 441 | Advanced Financial Management |
| 5. | Finc 446 | Financial Decision Making |
Intellectual Contributions in the previous five years (January 2004 through September 2009).
Peer-reviewed journals:
| 1. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J., & Dudney, D. Section 404 material weaknesses: Using communication strategies to predict bankruptcy, mergers, or SEC reporting problems within the computer industry. Forthcoming in Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, 2009. (DB) |
| 2. | Weber, M., Stone, M., & Erickson, S. Accounting students and the first year experience course. Forthcoming in Accounting Instructors' Report, 2009. (LP) |
| 3. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., & Segovia, J. Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies. Forthcoming in Journal of Business Communication, 2009. (DB) |
| 4. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J. & Dudney, D. Management use of image restoration strategies to address SOX 404 material weaknesses. Forthcoming in Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 2009. (DB) |
| 5. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., & Segovia, J. Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies in the banking industry. Forthcoming in Academy of Banking Studies Journal, 2009. (DB) |
| 6. | Weber, M. and Clapp, B. Integrating assessment of student learning into the accounting and finance curriculum: a course-embedded project. Accounting Instructors Report, Summer 2008. (LP) |
| 7. | Segovia, J., Weber, M., Mouch, P, & Pearce, T. Using a computer simulation to provide a realistic framework for analysis of issues in business ethics, Business Quest, 2007. Can be accessed at: http://www.westga..edu/~bquest/2007/simulation7.pdf (LP) |
| 8. | Weber, M., Pearce, T. & Segovia, J. Improving students' professional skills through the use of innovative assessments. Accepted for publication June, 2007. Forthcoming in Business Education Forum. (LP) |
| 9. | Clapp, B., Dexter, L. & Weber, M. Course embedded assessment to meet new AACSB standards. Business Education Forum. December 2007, Volume 62, No. 2, 32-36. (LP) |
| 10. | Weber, M. Teaching and reinforcing communication skills in the finance classroom. Advances in Financial Education, Spring 2007, 5, 1-28. (LP) |
| 11 | Weber, M., Karels, G., & Schmidt, J. Determining the significance of derived reduced form coefficients from simultaneous equations estimation. Advances in Financial Planning and Forecasting, 2005, Volume 1, 189-204. (DB) |
| 12. | Karels, G. & Weber, M. Do deposit insurance premiums affect bank risk-taking? Investment Management and Financial Innovations, 2004, Volume 1, 72-87. (DB) |
| 13. | Kalra, R. & Weber, M. A comprehensive stock analysis project for the first course in investments. Journal of Financial Education, Summer 2004, Volume 30, 44-55. (LP) |
| 14. | Dudney, D. Weber, M. & Bale, J. A standardized test for the introductory undergraduate managerial finance course. Financial Decisions, 2004, Volume 16, No. 1, 1-19. (LP) |
Other Peer-reviewed publications:
Presentations:| 1. | Erickson, S.L., Weber, M., and Segovia, J. (2009). Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Conference, New York, August 2009. (DB) |
| 2. | Erickson, S. L., Weber, M., and Stone, M. (2009). The utilization of image restoration strategies during the banking crisis of 2008. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Conference, New York, August 2009. (DB) |
| 3. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J., & Dudney D. Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies in the banking industry. Allied Academies Summer Internet Conference, July 2009. (DB) |
| 4. | Weber, M., Dudney, D., Erickson, S.L., and Segovia, J. (2008). Image restoration strategies in response to SOX 404 material weakness disclosures: A study of the banking industry. Southwestern Financial Association Annual Meeting February, 2009. (DB) |
| 6. | Erickson, S.L., Segovia, J., & Weber, M., Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies: Literature review and research questions. Allied Academies International Internet Conference, July 17-31, 2008. (DB) |
| 7. | Erickson, S.L., Weber, M., Segovia, J. Dudney, D. Can Section 404 material weakness communications predict mergers and SEC reporting problems?" Presented at AAA Annual Conference, August 5, 2008, Anaheim ,CA. (DB) |
| 8. | Erickson, S.L., Segovia, J., Weber, M., Dudney, D. Does a firm's material weakness communication strategy predict financial distress? Presented at Midwest American Accounting Association Annual Conference in Troy MI on March 29, 2008. (DB) |
| 9. | Segovia, J., Erickson, S. L., Weber, M., Dudney, D. An analysis of computer company's responses to SOX 404 material weaknesses. AAA Midyear Information Systems Conference, Redondo Beach , CA, January 11, 2008. (DB) |
| 10. | Erickson, S., Segovia, J., Weber, M. & Dudney, D. Communication of material weaknesses in SEC filings by computer companies. Presented at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 2007 (DB) |
| 11. | Erickson, S., Segovia, J., Weber, M. & Dudney, D. Communication of material weaknesses in SEC filings by computer companies. Presented at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 2007 (DB) |
| 12. | Confronting students with ethical decisions presented in a computer simulation with Joann Segovia, Phil Mouch and Tom Pearce at the 11th Annual American Accounting association Ethics Symposium, August 2006 (LP) |
| 13. | Weber, M., Dudney, D., & Schmidt, J. Ownership structure, investment, and corporate value for large bank holding companies. Presented at the Southern Finance Association 2005 Annual Meeting, November, 2005 (LP) |
Non-peer-reviewed publications:
| 1. | Consensus Building, Presented at FM Leadership, Fargo, Moorhead Chamber of Commerce, (December 2006, December 2007) |
Submissions:
| 1. | Weber, M., Erickson, S., Segovia, J., & Dudney, D. Image restoration strategies in response to SOX 404 material weakness disclosures: a study of the banking industry. Submitted to Advances in Accounting, Finance, and Economics, January 2009. (DB) |
| 2. | Weber, M., Erickson, S., & Stone, M. Image restoration during the U.S. bank crisis. Submitted to Corporate Communications: An International Journal, January 2009. Note: Editor sent the paper for potential publication in a special issue of the journal. (DB) |
| 3. | Erickson, S., Stone, M., & Weber, M. Enriching business students' first year experience: a unique approach. Submitted to Business Quest, March 2009 (LP) |
| 4. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J., & Dudney, D. Section 404 material weaknesses: using communication strategies to predict bankruptcy, mergers, or SEC reporting problems. Resubmitted to Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, July 2009 after revisions. (DB) |
| 5. | Dudney, D., Schmidt, J., & Weber, M. The impact of liquidity and ownership structure on investment opportunities and corporate value for bank holding companies. Submitted to Journal of Financial Services Research, April 2009. Under revise and resubmit. (DB) |
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Continuing Education
Year |
Title of CPE |
Dates attended |
Number of hours |
| 2008 | AACSB Continuous Improvement Seminar | September |
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| 2007 | AACSB Continuous Improvement Seminar AACSB Assessment Seminar |
September March |
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| 2006 | AACSB Assessment Seminar AACSB Continuous Improvement Seminar |
March November |
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| 2005 | Southern Finance Conference | November |
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| 2004 | AACSB Conference | November |
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Service and Outreach Activities.
Community Service/Outreach:
| 1. | Friends of the Casselton Library, charter member, President 2004-present |
| 2. | Central Cass School Board, Casselton, ND 1998-2004, President 2000-2004 |
Professional Organizations Activities (include all memberships):
| 1. | Financial Management Association |
| 2. | American Finance Association |
| 3. | Eastern Finance Association |
| 4. | Academy of Business Education |
| 5. | Allied Academies—Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies |
| 7. | Reviewer for Journal of Financial Education |
| 8. | Allied Academies, Reviewer for Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal and Academy of Banking Studies Journal |
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University/School Service:
| 1. | Criterion 4 subgroup of NCA/Higher Learning Self-Study 2005-2006 |
| 2. | Assessment subcommittee for the Liberal Studies task force 2005-2006 |
| 3. | Institutional Assessment Committee |
| 4. | Chair, School of Business Assessment Committee 2002-present |
| 6. | Departmental Committees a. Chair, Assessment Committee b. LB Hartz Scholarship Committee. Chair 2002-present c. Various search committees d. Peer Review Committee (College) for faculty Development Grants 2002 e. Chair, Curriculum Committee f. Co-Chair, School of Business |
Honors and Recognitions:
| 1. | Nominated for CASE teaching award, 2007 |
| 2. | Academic Affairs Award – Excellence in Research Fall 2006 |
| 3. | FM Leadership Program sponsored by FM Chamber 2005-2006 |
| 4. | Faculty Development Grant 2004 |