Stephanie Sipe

Stephanie Sipe, Professor of Legal Studies,  joined the faculty of Georgia Southern University in 2005 and retired in 2026. 

 

 

Ms. Sipe holds a BA from Wake Forest University (1987), an MSEd from James Madison University (2005), and a JD from the University of Georgia (1990). Ms. Sipe has exemplified the highest standards of academic excellence, professional integrity, and institutional service throughout her distinguished career at Georgia Southern University. As Professor of Legal Studies in the Parker College of Business, she has devoted over two decades to the university, contributing through exceptional teaching, awardwinning scholarship, and steadfast service to students, colleagues, and the broader academic community. Her teaching record reflects an extraordinary commitment to student learning, mentorship, and curricular innovation. A recipient of the W. A. & Emma Lou Crider Excellence in Teaching Award and multiple Faculty Fellowships, Ms. Sipe has consistently demonstrated excellence in pedagogy and student engagement. She has developed and taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including those in the MAcc and MBA programs. Through these efforts, she has not only enhanced her students' learning experience but also raised the standards of instruction across the university. Ms. Sipe's research record is equally distinguished. Her scholarly work on employment law, whistleblower protections, and workplace diversity has earned national recognition, including the 2022 Hoeber Memorial Award for Best Paper from the Academy of Legal Studies in Business-the highest honor bestowed by that organization. Her research has been cited in the Harvard Business Review and widely presented at academic and professional conferences. In addition, her leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Legal Studies in Business and her ongoing role as a reviewer for multiple journals have further enhanced Georgia Southern University's visibility and reputation. Ms. Sipe has chaired and contributed to numerous university, college, and departmental committees. Her professionalism has strengthened the field of legal studies while promoting Georgia Southern's commitment to inclusive excellence and academic leadership. Her record of sustained and distinguished accomplishment in teaching, research, and service fully embodies the ideals of Georgia Southern University, making her deserving of the title Professor of Accountancy Emerita.*