Cynthia Phillips
Professor of Accounting
E-mail: phillips@mnstate.edu 
Office: CB 115C
Phone: (218) 477-4065
Education
- MLA, 1973, University of North Dakota
- Juris Doctor, 1976, University of North Dakota
Courses Taught Spring 2004-Fall 2008
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1. |
Acct 304 |
Legal Environment of Business |
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2. |
PHSA 665 |
Intellectual Contributions in the previous five years (January 2004 through Present 2008).
Peer-reviewed journals:
Other Peer-reviewed publications (excluding proceedings):
Proceedings:
Presentations:
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Phillips, C. Legal issues for nonprofits to consider. The Essentials of Nonprofit Administration, October 13, 2004 |
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2. |
Phillips, C. Legal accountability and organizational responsibility. The Essentials of Nonprofit Administration, September 8, 2004 |
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3. |
Phillips, C. Legal governmental and contextual dimensions of nonprofits. The Essentials of Nonprofit Administration, September 8, 2004 |
Non-peer-reviewed publications:
Submissions:
In progress:
Continuing Education
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Year |
Title of CPE |
Dates Attended |
Number Of Hours |
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2004 |
Managing & Handling Data in MN The Lawyer As Director Officer or Investor Business Law 202 Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute Medical Assistance 2004 Debtor/Creditor Handbook & Formbook Understanding & Advising Nonprofits Effective Marital Dissolution Practice Business Law 101 |
Dec. Dec. Nov. Sept. May May April April April Feb. |
5.75 7 6.5 5.5 13 6 6.5 5.5 6.5 6.5 |
Service and Outreach Activities.
Community Service/Outreach:
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1. |
Access of the Red River valley – Board member 2000-present |
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2. |
North Dakota Women's Fund – Founding Board Member |
Professional Organizations Activities (include all memberships):
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1. |
North Dakota State Bar Association member – Business & Corporation Section, Women Lawyer's Section |
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2. |
Cass County Bar Association member |
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3. |
Midwest Business Law Association member |
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4. |
Academy of Legal Studies in Business member – Employment Law Section, Women's Section, Ethics Section |
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5. |
National Women's Studies Association |
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6. |
F-M Women's Lawyers Group |
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7. |
North Dakota Association of Nonprofits |
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8. |
American Civil Liberties Union |
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9. |
Museums in North Dakota - member |
Consulting:
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1. |
Limited Practice of Law |
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2. |
Plains Art Museum – provided legal advice relating to employment |
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3. |
North Dakota History Day – Nonprofit Incorporation & Tax Exemption |
University/School Service:
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1. |
MSUM Panelist – Civil Rights in America – March 2005 |
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2. |
MSUM – Short Course for Nonprofit Administration Joint project with United Way and Bremer Foundation, Planning Group, 2003-2004, 2004-2005 |
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3. |
Interfaculty Organization: President 2002-present; IFO Vice President 2003-2004, 2004-2005; IFO State Executive Committee; IFO Board of Directors; Campus Grievance Representative; Board Liaison to GLBTA Committee; Delegate to State Assembly |
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4. |
School of Business Curriculum Committee |
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5. |
School of Business Long Range Planning Committee 2004-2005 |
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6. |
Paralegal Dept. Scholarship Committee 2003-2004 |
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7. |
Accounting Dept. – LB Hartz Award Committee, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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8. |
MSUM – Participation in NCA Focus Group |
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9. |
MSUM – Health Services Program Development Committee |
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10. |
MSUM Paralegal Program Committee |
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11. |
MSUM Public & Human Health Service Administration Committee |
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12. |
MSUM Women's Studies Committee |
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13. |
MSUM Special Task Force on evaluation |
Honors and Recognitions:
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1. |
YWCA Woman of the Year Nominee |
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2. |
Named to Who's Who Among American Women |