Dr. Cheng is actively involved in research focusing on the quality of accounting and financial reporting by government and nonprofit organizations. She is also engaged in investigating the influence of accounting regulation on corporate business competitiveness. She has published numerous journal articles and technical reports, and co-authored a leading accounting textbook.
Dr. Cheng became Provost and Vice Chancellor in April 2005. She is the chief academic officer of the campus, the second highest position at UW-Milwaukee, reporting directly to the chancellor. As such, she is responsible for advancing academic and scholarly life on campus. Further information on her role as Provost and Vice Chancellor can be found on her
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