Recent appointments, research milestones, teaching updates, and service highlights from Dr. Kalana Malimage at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Appointed to the FGCU AI Council
Appointed as a member of Florida Gulf Coast University’s newly established AI Council — a university-wide body reporting to the President’s Cabinet. The council is charged with fostering an AI-enabled institution aligned with FGCU’s strategic plan, strengthening human and infrastructure capabilities to drive positive change in higher education. Responsibilities include making recommendations on AI infrastructure, policy, ethics, risk management, and identifying collaborative opportunities across teaching, learning, research, service, and all university operations.
Published: Motivating Whistleblowers — JFIA 17(3)
New publication in the Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting examining the role of Protection Motivation Theory, organizational commitment, and mandatoriness in shaping whistleblowing intent. A key contribution to the fraud examination literature.
Graduate Courses in the MAT Program
Continuing to deliver graduate-level Accounting Information Systems (ACG 6841) and Fraud Examination courses in the Master of Accounting and Taxation program, with expanded integration of AI tools and active learning strategies.
Ongoing Work in Neuro Accounting & Fraud Detection
Continuing behavioral and experimental research on fraud detection mechanisms, neuro accounting, and information system controls. Multiple projects under review and in active data collection, with 9 works in progress across key journals.
Graduate Program Committee Chair — Lutgert College
Serving as Chair of the Graduate Program Committee (Fall 2023–Spring 2026), overseeing curriculum policy and graduate program governance for the accounting department at the Lutgert College of Business.
Faculty Senator — Continued University Governance
Continuing service as FGCU Faculty Senator since August 2019, contributing to university-wide governance, academic policy development, and faculty representation across the institution.