Moon Named Chair of Department of Accounting and Finance

Turner College Dean Deb Kidder recently announced that finance professor Gisung Moon has accepted an offer to serve as Chair of the Turner College’s Department of Accounting and Finance. Moon has been an important member of the Turner College community since 2003. He holds an MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Missouri, as well as a BA in Economics from Dankook University. In making the announcement, Kidder stated, “Throughout his tenure, Dr. Moon has made significant contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service. His dedication to excellence in education earned him the Turner College On-line Teaching award. Additionally, he has served as the Finance Discipline Coordinator, so he has knowledge and experience with both SLO assessments and course scheduling.” Moon has published regularly throughout his time at CSU. His most recent paper was published in the Journal of Financial Planning. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Finance Issues. Moon’s commitment to academic leadership is evident through his involvement in various committees within Turner College and at CSU. He has served on the Turner College Curriculum Committee, the FRDC, and the Strategic Planning Committee. At the university level, Moon served on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement committee, Academic Advising, UCC (University Curriculum Committee), and the University Faculty Development Committee, among others. In accepting this role, Moon replaces Tesa Leonce, who was recently elevated to Associate Dean of the Turner College.