“Bridging the Gap: Highlighting Academia’s Limited Role in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Education and Research“

Abstract:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is a crucialframework in today’s business landscape, integrating governance structures, risk management strategies, and regulatory compliance to ensure organizational resilience. As businesses navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments and risk landscapes, GRC has become essential for corporate sustainability. Despite its growing significance, there remains a significant disparity between its widespread industry adoption and its limited presence in academic curricula and research. Industries worldwide invest billions in GRC to mitigate risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure business continuity. However, academic engagement in this field remains limited, leading to a shortage of trained professionals and innovative research contributions. This session examines the underlying causes of this academic gap, its impact on industry and workforce development, and how fostering stronger collaboration between academia and industry can enhance GRC education, research, and professional practice.

Bio:
Jeff Angle is currently Senior Director of Academic and Workforce at ISACA, Chicago, USA

Jeff is a highly experienced executive focused on the education of the future workforce. He has help executive level roles with ETS, Pearson, HMH, and Arizona State University. Jeff has developed successful academic and workforce development programs through out the US, Middle East and the LATAM areas focused on upskilling students in secondary and post-secondary education. In his spare time, Jeff is faculty at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.