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ACBSP in China:New collaboration aims

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ACBSP Accreditation Strengthens Ties Among

Latin American Universities

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ACBSP in ChinaNew Partnership with American Business Alliance Education Technology Co., Ltd. Aims to Raise Awareness of ACBSP Business Accreditation ACBSP President/CEO Jeffrey Alderman traveled to Guangzhou, China in January with Region 8 Chair Ted Sun, to officially announce a collaboration with American Business Alliance Education Technology Co., Ltd., aimed at increasing awareness of ACBSP throughout China.

Christy Jing Xie, Marketing Director and Founder, American Business Alliance Education Technology Co., Ltd., (right), first signed the declaration, along with Alderman, at a meeting held during the 2015 ACBSP International Conference in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Ted Sun, Vice Chancellor of Academics for the School of Business at SMC University and ACBSP Region 8 chair, and Peter Jia Chen, Public Relations Director and Founder, American Business Alliance Education Tech-nology Co., Ltd., were also present at the signing.

Jing Xie and Alderman signed the document again, at a press conference in Guangzhou. Educators and leaders representing more than 20 Chinese universities were in attendance, many of whom signed the ACBSP-logo back-drop to show their support.

The declaration authorizes representatives from the American Business Alliance Education Technology Co., Ltd., to work on behalf of ACBSP to establish the neces-sary relationships, including with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and others, to promote ACBSP and the programmatic business accreditation it offers, to universities in China.

ACBSP currently has three member campuses in China, all three of which have achieved accreditation: • Webster University in Shanghai (accredited in 2008)• City University of Seattle – University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing (accredited in 2009) • Keiser University in Shanghai (accredited in 2014)

This agreement provides for American Business Alliance Education Technology Co., Ltd. to conduct activities to create awareness of ACBSP among universities in China.

“ACBSP is proud to partner with the Alliance, as we seek to create greater awareness of ACBSP in China,” said

Alderman. “The ACBSP vision states: ‘Every quality business school worldwide is accredited’. We are confident that this partnership will help us recognize and identify educational institutions in China that would benefit from, and have interest in joining ACBSP and pursuing the accreditation we offer,” he said.

Accreditation awareness seminars are planned to create initial interest and introduce the concept of specialized business accreditation to universities in China. More specific workshops will follow that address ACBSP accreditation processes.

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Welcome New Members!

ACBSP Welcomed 53 New Member Campuses in 14 Countries in 2015

• Al Ain University of Science & Technology..............................United Arab Emirates

• Alfred Ford School of Management -

Bhaktivedanta College...........................................................Belgium

• Algonquin College.................................................................Canada

• American University of Leadership - Casablanca...................Morocco

• American University of Leadership - Marrakech....................Morocco

• Anoka-Ramsey Community College......................................USA

• Asbury University - Howard Dayton School of Business ........USA

• Benedictine College..............................................................USA

• Benedictine University..........................................................USA

• BridgeValley Community & Technical College........................USA

• Bridgewater State University.................................................USA

• California Southern University...............................................USA

• Castleton University...............................................................USA

• Central Penn College ...........................................................USA

• Community College of Philadelphia.......................................USA

• Davis & Elkins College............................................................USA

• East Texas Baptist University..................................................USA

• Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College............................USA

• Gazarchin Institute.................................................................Mongolia

• Grace College..........................................................................USA

• Graceland University...............................................................USA

• GRG School of Management Studies.......................................India

• Higher Colleges of Technology -

Khalifa City Women’s College.................................................United Arab Emirates

• Higher Colleges of Technology -

Madinat Zayed College..........................................................United Arab Emirates

• Higher Colleges of Technology - Ruwais College....................United Arab Emirates

• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)............................India

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico -

Metro Campus....................................................................... Puerto Rico

• International Technological University (ITU)..........................USA

• ISEAD (Instituto Superior de Educacion

Administracion y Desarrollo).................................................Spain

• Johnson University...............................................................USA

• Langara College................................................................. Canada

• Lesley University.................................................................USA

• Lincoln College of New England..........................................USA

• Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.................................USA

• Mesa Community College.................................................. USA

• National University College ...............................................Puerto Rico

• Northern Marianas College................................................Northern Marianas

Islands

• Pierpont Community & Technical College...........................USA

• Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Society..........................India

• Riverside City College.........................................................USA

• Salem International University...........................................USA

• State University of New York at Canton..............................USA

• The Public Authority for Applied Education

and Training - PAAET..........................................................Kuwait

• Ukrainian-American Liberal Arts Institute

“Wisconsin International University (USA) Ukraine”

(WIUU)..............................................................................Ukraine

• Universidad Andres Bello...................................................Chile

• Universidad de la Costa - CUC............................................Colombia

• Universidad de Piura - Campus Lima.................................Peru

• Universidad de Piura - Campus Piura.................................Peru

• Universidad del Rosario.....................................................Colombia

• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos -

Facultad de Ciencias Contables..........................................Peru

• University of Alaska Southeast..........................................USA

• University of Liberal Arts - Bangladesh..............................India

• Southern Wesleyan University........................................... USA

• SRM University................................................................... India

• World University of Bangladesh (WUB)..............................India

I trust most of our members are familiar with the mission of ACBSP, which is to promote continuous improvement while recognizing teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world. Many will also recognize our vision that every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

When I joined the organization one year ago, I spent a fair amount of time analyzing growth trends while identifying regions and schools that would allow us to carry on our mission and vision as well as serve as a benefit to our existing member schools.

Since its inception in 1988, ACBSP has grown dramatically and we now have nearly 1,300 member campuses in 60 countries, but grow-ing just for the sake of becoming larger does not necessarily advance our reputation nor does it help our members. So, as we look for opportunity throughout the world, we look for areas which have something to bring to the table, so to speak, in terms of quality and in terms of collaborative value.

One region I believe has a lot to offer and is vastly underrepresented in our membership, happens to be the largest in the world, by population.

China is often known as a “cradle of civiliza-tion,” with a history as one the earliest cultures and one that continues to flourish in the pres-ent day with a population now exceeding more than 1.4B people. That’s equivalent to nearly 20% of the total world population.

Its beautiful landscape encompasses wondrous prairies, deserts, mountains, along with lakes, rivers, and an extensive coastline. Beijing serves as the capital, and is joined by Shanghai and Guangzhou as among the top 10 largest metropolitan areas in the world. Each has a metropolitan area exceeding 20M people with all three larger than the New York City metro area.

China also has the world’s largest economy and is a strategic trade partner with the United States.

As a communist country, China is often misun-derstood and despite our countries trade reli-ance on one another, we sometimes regard each other as adversaries with both seeking economic supremacy. No one, however, can argue that this relationship is not critical to the well-being of the world.

Despite the enormity of the country and all it has to offer, ACBSP counts only three schools among our member campuses.They include:• Webster University in Shanghai (accredited in 2008).• City University of Seattle – University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing (accredited in 2009)• Keiser University in Shanghai (accredited in 2014)

It was from this backdrop, that we began contemplating a more formal membership campaign aimed at increasing awareness of ACBSP and business program accreditation to the thousands of business schools located throughout the country.

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A. Raising Awareness of Accreditation

in China 提高認證的認識

中國Commentary

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A key component in organizing and planning for this immense undertaking has been our Region 8 Chair, Dr. Ted Sun, Vice Chancellor of Academics for the School of Business at SMC University. This effort would not be possible without his dedication and expertise, and I am so indebted to him for his leadership.

Earlier this month, Ted and I had the opportunity to travel to China to officially commence a new collaboration with the American Business Alliance Education Technology Co., Ltd. – ABAET, and to hold a news conference to announce our intentions.

Although my work responsibilities require travel throughout the world, this was my first trip to China and what an amazing trip it was for ACBSP, as well as for me, personally.While our flight landed in Beijing, we immediately boarded a domestic flight headed south to Guangzhou, which would be the site of our news conference. En route, I did notice that Beijing had been chilly, about – 2 Celsius or 28 Fahren-heit, but it was much warmer in Guangzhou, about 14 ºC or 58 ºF, so no complaints in that regard.

Guangzhou is a huge metropolis. Looking out from my hotel room, the city had a never-ending skyline of buildings with small neighborhoods wedged in between the concrete jungle. Among the bustle, I observed school children playing numer-ous sports, basketball and soccer being the most popular.

Our hosts in Guangzhou were Christy Jing Xie, marketing director and founder of ABAET, and its public relations director, Peter Jia Chen. Both are university professors and fluent in English, which was quite a relief for me. Normally, I try to learn a few words and phrases of any country that I will be visiting as a sign of respect. The Chinese language has proven to be the most difficult to learn and without their guidance, and Ted’s, I may have been relegated largely to hand gestures throughout the trip.

Christy and Peter did a wonderful job preparing for this momentous occasion and approximately 20 interested schools were in attendance at the news conference, held in a prominent hotel downtown. The presentations and announcement could not have gone any better. In addition to the school representatives, nearly 10 members of the national and local press were in attendance and we have tracked quite a bit of coverage and “buzz.”

We are confident this endeavor will help us recognize and identify educational institutions in China that would benefit

from, and have an interest in joining ACBSP and pursuing the accreditation we offer. As for our organization, Chinese business schools bring a lot to the table and I am certain our members will benefit from the many opportunities that will arise from growing our membership in this country.

Accreditation awareness seminars are planned to create initial interest and introduce the concept of specialized business accreditation with more specific workshops to follow that will address the ACBSP accreditation processes.

ABAET will establish the necessary relationships in order for us to be successful, including with the Ministry of Education and others while identifying schools that are interested in joining. My visceral feeling is that the timing is right for us in China and this is the beginning of a long and rewarding partnership. I am so grateful to Ted, Christy, Peter, and the many others who believe in the benefits of business program accreditation.

As an aside, the upcoming month of February will bring about the Chinese New Year on Feb. 8 as they celebrate the Year of the Monkey. As they celebrate, let us join them and celebrate the upcoming year for you, your school, and ACBSP…we truly have a lot to be thankful for every day.

As always, we are honored for the trust you place in us,

To connect with Jeffrey Alderman for business matters or just to say hello, please email him at jalderman@acbsp.org or call the ACBSP headquarters at (913) 339-9356.

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Registration Opens for ACBSP Conference 2016Make plans now to join colleagues from around the world at ACBSP Conference 2016 in Atlanta, June 17-20. This year’s conference theme is “Creating New Knowledge in the Classroom,” allowing us to explore innovative ways in which ACBSP members are preparing their students for the ever-evolving global marketplace.

The process of continuous improvement toward educational excellence can initiate the creation of new knowledge. This focus takes real world experiences from students and integrates them into academic rigor where new models and concepts can be created. Learn best practices from the more than 70 session presenters who are experts in accreditation, teaching excellence, and creating new knowledge in the classroom. The conference website is live and convenient online registration is open. A preliminary schedule is available as well. Visit the website in the coming weeks as full conference details are set. #ACBSP2016

Evaluator Training Sessions in English and Spanish:Diana HallerudAssociate Director of Accreditation,

Wilfredo GiraldoDirector of Latin American Operations

This is a full day-and-a-half of training for individuals desir-ing to be part of accreditation site teams. This would also be

of value for someone from a school entering the accreditation process, seeking to learn what a site team is looking for during a campus visit.

Three sessions will be offered this year: Session 1 (English) Thursday, June 16 (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) and Friday, June 17 (8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Session 2 (Spanish) Thursday, June 16 (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) and Friday, June 17 (8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Session 3 (English) Monday, June 20 (12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, June 21 (7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Due to space limitations and to ensure the best training experience, each session is limited to 40 registrants. A fee of $100 will be charged to cover printed training materials and the cost of two lunches. You must register for the ACBSP Conference in order to register for Evaluator Training.

Pre-Conference Workshop Assessment of Student Learning: Been There and Done That — Now What?Friday, June 17 — 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Janice Stoudemire Founder and President of Palmetto Academic Consulting Services, Inc., ACBSP Past President and Emeritus Member

Sometimes we get so caught up in the assessment of student learning that we view it as a “To Do” list item and not as a process that ensures continuous improvement. Ever wonder

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what you have learned from the assessment and whether or not you are using the results in a meaningful way? This workshop will provide you with the tools to “self-assess” your current SLO process and determine what improvements are needed to make it manageable and meaningful. In addition, the “closing the loop” process will be addressed.

Not only is this workshop perfect for anyone who has com-pleted several cycles of the assessment process, but it is also geared towards those just starting out, by providing examples of best practices in assessment of student learning through-out the workshop.

Attendees will receive an email two weeks before the work-shop requesting materials to bring regarding their current assessment process that will be used during the training. Registration is available to anyone registered for the ACBSP Conference for an additional fee of $75.

LodgingThe Atlanta Marriott Marquis is the headquarters hotel for ACBSP Conference 2016. The ACBSP group rate is $169/night for single/double, plus applicable state and local taxes. The group rate is available three days prior to and following the conference if you’d like to enjoy Atlanta attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, and College Football Hall of Fame.

Reservations can be made online or by phone. Call 866-469-5475 and mention ACBSP to receive the group rate. Please book your hotel room by May 15, 2016 to ensure you receive the discounted rate.

Conference Registration

Early Bird Rates - Register by May 15 Member Fee Prospective Member Fee Full Conference $600 $750 2-day Friday & Saturday $500 $675 2-day Saturday & Sunday $525 $700

Regular Rates - Register after May 15 Member Fee Prospective Member Fee Full Conference $700 $850 2-day Friday & Saturday $600 $775 2-day Saturday & Sunday $625 $800

NOTICE: In a change from past years, payment is required at the time of registration, via major credit card. Your registration will not be complete, nor a confirmation number emailed, unless your payment has been processed. Visit www.acbsp.org for complete registration details.

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Respond to the Call for Presentations Deadline Extended to February 15

The ACBSP Annual Conference Committee invites proposals for presentations during ACBSP Conference 2016. Presentation proposals may be either practitioner or research based. Practitioner-based presentations should be interactive with a high level of participant engagement and hands-on experience. Research-based presentations should include the appropriate research design and scientific methodology. This can be a presentation based on a previous presentation or research, or newly introduced presentation and research content.

All concurrent sessions are 45 minutes. This typically will include five minutes for introductions at the beginning, 25-30 minutes to present, five to ten minutes for questions and discussions, and five minutes at the end for concluding remarks and completion of session evaluations.

Three educational session tracks are offered: the conference theme, “Creating New Knowledge in the Classroom,” Teaching Excellence, and the Accreditation Process.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to February 15, 2016. Click here to submit your presentation and for complete details.

Teaching Excellence AwardApplications Must be Submitted by January 31There is still time to recognize a faculty member or submit your own application for the 2016 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award. This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding class-room instruction and recognize excellence in each of the 10 ACBSP regions. The Teaching Excellence Award Commit-tee requires four pieces, including written response to five criteria, curriculum vitae, completed application form and a letter of recommendation from a supervisor. Access the Teaching Excellence Award guidelines and an application in English. or Spanish. Application materials should be submitted to excellence@acbsp.org by January 31. Feel free to call the ACBSP offices with any questions at 913-339-9356.

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Once again, the Board of Commissioners met in Kansas City in November to review initial and reaf-firmation self-studies and quality assurance reports — for both business and specialized accounting — submitted by the Commission’s membership. On behalf of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, I would like to congratulate all of those institutions that received their initial or reaffir-mation of accreditation, or who successfully submit-ted accepted quality assurance reports.

During the meeting, the Board reviewed eight initial self-studies, 10 reaffirmation self-studies, and 60-plus quality assurance reports, as well as requests to re-move notes and conditions and to add new programs to existing accreditations. In addition, the Board spent time discussing a number of issues pertinent to the Commission’s membership and provided feedback and information to both the Accreditation Gover-nance Board and the Board of Directors. As chair, I would like to thank all of the Commissioners for their dedication and hard work — both at the Board’s last meeting and as they continue to work on a daily basis with the Com-mission’s member institutions.

The Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commis-sioners had one of its busiest years ever, processing a record number of initial and reaffirmation submissions and quality assurance reports. The Board continues to be proud of how many schools were positively impacted by the Board’s work this past year. The Board was also sad to see the departure of last year’s chair, José David Marin Enriquez, from the Board. Due to a career change, José will be unable to continue his work on the Board but we thank him for all of the time he has given so generously to serve our member institutions over the years. The Board wishes José all the best in his future endeavors and hopes to see him back in the ACBSP family soon.

Having come off a very busy year in 2015, the Board now finds itself in an even busier one, with the largest number of schools ever coming through the process for reaffirmation. ACBSP will have more site evaluation teams out in the field than ever before and the Board will be working diligently to help every one of those institutions to be successful, be they a reaffirmation or an initial accreditation, while also continu-ing to work with institutions that are already accredited but continuing their journey to excellence. As always, I encourage you to engage with your Commis-sioners whenever you have the chance — to ask questions, to seek clarification and to continue to grow. We, the Board members, have dedicated this year to help you achieve your institutional goals, so please feel free to call upon us.

I look forward to working with each of you and your institu-tions over the rest of the year. Feel free to contact me if I can be of service.

Bruce StetarChairBaccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissionersb.stetar@snhu.edu

Report from the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners

A c c r e d i t a t i o n m e e t i n g s t a k e p l a c e y e a r - r o u n d . C h i e f A c c r e d i t a t i o n O f f i c e r S t e v e P a r s c a l e a n s w e r s

q u e s t i o n s f r o m a n a t t e n d e e a t t h e 2 0 1 5 A C B S P I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e i n B a r c e l o n a .

“Having come off a very busy year in

2015, the Board now finds itself

in an even busier one, with the largest

number of schools ever coming through

the process for reaffirmation.”

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It has been a very active year in ACBSP Region 9. Many universities were incorporated as new members of ACBSP, to which we give the warmest welcome as they work together to offer an increasingly higher quality of education: • Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Ciencias Contables-Perú • Universidad del Rosario - Colombia • Universidad de Piura – Sede Lima – Perú • Universidad de Piura – Sede Piura - Perú • Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga- Colombia • Universidad Andrés Bello - Chile • Universidad de la Costa - Colombia • Escuela Bancaria y Comercial – México

Also in the April 2015, three new universities were accredited: • Universidad Autónoma de Asunción, Paraguay • Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México • Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos – Facultad de Administración, Perú.

As for training to strengthen the accreditation process at universities, the following events took place: • Workshop on Best Practices, held in April in Bogota, Colombia • Latin American Congress, held in November in Cancun, Mexico

Jeffrey Alderman and Carmen Hayes joined us as we exhibited at the Latin American Congress of Management Schools - CLADEA, held in Viña del Mar, Chile, in Septem-ber. We held meetings with universities interested in joining ACBSP and distributed institutional information to attendees about ACBSP as well as information about the international accreditation process.

Forty-three representatives from Latin American universi-ties attended ACBSP Conference 2015 in Philadelphia. It was there that we held an ACBSP Region 9 meeting where we reviewed various joint projects that we are conducting and approved the implementation of a Latin American benchmark system on learning outcomes. A feature of these meetings is that it is complemented with some experience of common interest. This year, Dra. Goe Rojas presented the work being done by Uniempresarial - Colombia on “Shared Value Management in University - Industry Relations.”

The new directive for ACBSP Region 9 for 2015-17, as explained by our Chair, Master Carlos Güereca, Rector of UNID - Mexico, established guidelines to work with the following: • Membership growth via networks and strengthening the role of Ambassador Universities • Support existing members in the accreditation process

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ACBSP Accreditation Strengthens Ties Among Universities in Latin America

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• Consolidate projects of the region • Actively participate in competitions for faculty and students • Maintain continuous representation on ACBSP committees

Together with Master Güereca, the officers for ACBSP Region 9 include Dr. Julio Martin from Universidad Autóno-ma de Asunción as Vice President and Dr. Radhames Mejia from Universidad APEC as Secretary.

“The enthusiasm is growing and the

integration of universities is becoming

more consolidated, resulting in better

cooperation opportunities for students

and faculty. This reinforces the spirit to

go beyond accreditation, for a higher

quality education for our students.”

To advance the implementation of these guidelines in 2016, an International Accreditation Seminar will be held in Monterrey, Mexico, March 9-10, organized by the Auton-omous University of Nuevo Leon. Likewise, the Interna-tional Congress of ACBSP will be held for the first time

in Latin America, having Universidad del Rosario as host University. This will take place November 3-5 in Cartagena. With the theme: Creating New Knowledge in the Classroom, it is ex-pected to draw approximately 200 participants from different countries.

Immediately prior to the start of ACBSP Conference 2016 in Atlanta, an Evaluator Training Workshop will be offered for the first time in Spanish. The training will take place Thursday, June 16 and Friday. Registration is required. We also plan to offer sessions in Spanish and English during the upcoming Annual Congress in 2017. By offering more sessions in Spanish, we hope to increase the participation of representatives from Latin America.

The enthusiasm is growing and the integration of universities is becoming more consolidated, resulting in better coopera-tion opportunities for students and faculty. This reinforces the spirit to go beyond accreditation, for a higher quality educa-tion for our students.

Wilfredo GiraldoDirector of Latin Ameri-can Operationswgiraldom@acbsp.org

Latin America...continued from pg. 9

Did You Know?Maliha Khan, ACBSP Digital Content Specialist, is now

Mrs. Maliha Khan. Maliha and Nouman Saleem tied

the knot at a beautiful ceremony in Karachi, Pakistan

the weekend of December 18.

You can send Maliha a congratulatory message at

mkhan@acbsp.org, or congratulate her in person

this June in Atlanta during ACBSP Conference 2016.

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ACBSP Thought Leaders

Assessment 401: Not for Dummies! Excerpted from 2015 Conference Proceedings — written and presented by Pam Braden, Professor of Business, Curriculum, Assessment, and Accreditation Coordinator at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

The road to accreditation is not easy, but it is definitely attainable and worth it! For many Business Schools (or pro-grams), assessment seems to be the biggest stumbling block. Here is your senior-level course in assessment!

My background: When WVU at Parkersburg began thinking about going for accreditation of our business pro-grams, I became an evaluator to learn more about ACBSP criteria and standards. To date, I have served on or chaired seven or eight site visits teams. WVUP had our site visit and received accreditation in 2013 and wrote our first successful Quality Assurances (QA) report in Spring 2015.

I have learned a lot and hope to help you see that while assessment might not be for “dummies,” it can be made management and worthwhile! (I hate the word dummies!)

My mantra: The objective is NOT to get accredited! The objective is to get BETTER! (Well, of course you want to get accredited, but if you truly implement the continuous improvement process and get better, you will definitely get accredited!)

“Big deal” issues and pointers:Put the SELF in self-study. The biggest advantage of going through an accreditation process is how much your faculty will learn about your B-School. Try to involve all faculty and engage them in developing the narrative argu-ment (AKA content) and the evidence files (documentation).

Continuous improvement and process management. ACBSP standards were developed using the Baldrige performance excellence model. It’s all about process and continuous improvement. Team members who visit your campus will be looking for how you developed, implemented, and improved all processes at your institution.

The continuous improvement stages are: 1. Approach - What is the plan? College processes and student learning should not be random. There should be a strategic approach and plan. 2. Deployment - How did your B-School implement the plan? Putting the plan into action should be systematic and deployed throughout every part of the institution.

3. Results - How do you know if the plan worked? Data collection and analysis! What data did you collect about how well the plan worked? Who analyzed the data? 4. Improvements - How did your B-School use the results of the data to improve student learning? How did you use it to improve institutional processes? This is often the part that is missing.

Assess EACH of the Six ACBSP Standards. While assessment of student learning outcomes is essential, assess-ment is not just for Standard 4. Your plan should include a process of review and improvement for each of the six standards. Examples:

Standard 1 - Leadership Describe how faculty and administrators are hired, promoted, tenured, and evaluated. What professional development opportunities are available to faculty and administrators to improve their leadership skills? Evidence should include organizational charts, position descriptions, and policy statements. Demonstrate how your institution ensures compliance with regulations and policy, and requires high ethical standards and social responsibility at every level.

Standard 2 - Strategic PlanningHow did your B-School develop its strategic plan? How were faculty involved? How do you determine the effectiveness of the plan? Is the plan in alignment with your institutional Strategic Plan? Be sure to include a Human Resources Plan that identifies how many faculty by discipline will be needed going forward.

Standard 3 - Student and Stakeholder FocusHow do you listen to stakeholders? Data includes satisfaction surveys from current students, graduates, employers, Advisory Board, and other stakeholders.

Standard 4 - Assessment of Student Learning OutcomesIdentify program outcomes for each program and show alignment with course outcomes. What assessments are used to determine student learning outcomes? a) How is data used to improve student learning over time? What benchmarking data do you use to show your institution in relation to peer institutions or national averages? b) Be sure to include trend data (3-5 data sets required, can be semesters or years) USE the analysis to improve student learning. c) Provide evidence files to document the changes you made as a result of the data.

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Standard 5 - Faculty and Staff FocusProvide details on faculty credentials, professional develop-ment, transcripts, CVs, evaluations. Evidence files should include Faculty Handbook, hiring policy manuals, and the Human Resources Plan.

Standard 6 - Process ImprovementHow do you collect data and assess all college functions that support the B-School? How is the data used to improve processes? Processes include recruiting, retention, and financial aid. a.) Include evidence files demonstrating how each program covers the Common Professional Component (CPC), copies of uniform course syllabi, advising/tracking sheets for every program. b.) Demonstrate how courses and programs are the same on campus, off campus, online, and F2F.

Assessment Vocabulary. Every discipline has its own vocabulary. Here are some of ACBSP’s terms.• Formative versus Summative Formative – Assessment data that is conducted along the way toward a degree. This may include a common final examination for all sections of a course at 3-4 points leading to the degree. Summative – Assessment that is conducted near the end of a student’s program. This can include capstone course or experience, national exams, etc. • External versus Internal External – Assessment from a vendor or outside source that provides data for benchmarking.

Internal – May be based on an integrated project, common final exam in key courses, portfolio project, or other “home-grown” assessments. • Comparative/Benchmarking – Comparing your students’ data against data from other institutions. Examples: ETS’s Major Fields Test. • Objectives versus Outcomes Objectives – ACBSP refers to objectives as future-oriented goals. Outcomes – are what actually happened near the end of the course or program. Focus on OUTCOMES for measuring success in all standards. Example: I had an objective to lose weight. At the end of a year, the outcome was that I lost over 25 pounds. (Woo hoo!)• Stages of Improvement Goals OFIs – Opportunities for improvement. Every school can get better. These are issues to keep in mind moving forward. Notes – Notes are a little more of a big deal; these are issues you need to work on and address in the Quality Assurance report that is due every two years after initial accreditation or re-affirmation. Conditions – These are the biggest deal issues that must be addressed for your school to continue to be ACBSP accredited. ACBSP is not prescriptive and does not tell you how to run your institution. Conditions are required for accreditation by ACBSP.

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Best Practices: ACBSP Region 6 Conference

In what many believe was the first time ever an ACBSP Region Conference combined the forces, energies, talents and efforts of not only administrators and faculty attend-ing the conference, but also college students, high school students, the public and local business professionals to put on not one, but two great conferences in one for the benefit of all.

In addition to the usual outstanding Region Conference for administrators and faculty, a second “shadow” conference for college students was also held.

While the traditional conference offered plenty of opportuni-ties for the traditional group, the shadow conference and events accompanying the conference offered

opportunities for students of ACBSP member schools in the region, local high school students and the public.

After students registered Wednesday evening, they were off to a welcome reception and All College Challenge - Bowl Off at a local recreational center. Bowling, laser tag, miniature golf and pizza were all included in the conference fee as students got to know each other. Many faculty were there to encourage their students and/or dust off skills from the past and fill spots on their college’s team.

Thursday brought a day of events for both faculty and student participants. Godwin and his team took the opportunity to schedule and share with conference participants annual lectures featuring entrepreneurship and ethics, and an annual event for high school students sponsored by ECU’s Stonecipher School of Business. The lectures were, as always and as required by donor agreements, open to the public as well as faculty, staff and administrators. The entrepreneurial lecture, held during lunch, was presented by Former State Treasurer of Oklahoma and current president and CEO of i2E Scott Meacham. I2E is a company which creates knowledge-based jobs in Oklahoma through the development of and investment in high-growth companies.

Ethics LectureThe ethics lecture was presented during dinner and featured Weston Smith. While CFO of HealthSouth, Smith voluntarily came forward and exposed a multi-year, multi-million dollar financial statement fraud. Smith took responsibility for his own actions and served time in prison. Smith’s lecture was sponsored by the Oscar L. Parker Center for Advancement of Ethical Standards in Business, and by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center for Public Trust (CPT), who also presented two informational sessions about their Student Center For Public Trust organization — one for faculty and one for students.

Adding value, increasing participation and getting the most for dollars spent was the goal of Region 6 Chair Wendell Godwin, his team of Region 6 officers,

and his team of faculty and students at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma as they hosted the 2015 ACBSP Region 6 Conference this past October.

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“It really didn’t add any cost whether 100, 200 or 300 people heard the speakers or who the people were as long as those not attending the conference paid for their meals,” said Godwin. “We just viewed some of the lecture costs as fixed costs from which many could benefit.”

Tiger Tank Business Pitch CompetitionThe college division of ECU’s annual Tiger Tank Business Pitch Competition was expanded to include students par-ticipating in the conference. Many took advantage of the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of local business professionals and receive feedback on their presentation and ideas. Students had a 15-minute time frame for their presentations and were able to use proto-types, props, displays and/or posters. Winners of four team “divisions” advanced to a final round where they competed against each other on Friday.

Elevator Personal Pitch Competition and Interview ExpressOther competitions, also judged by local business profes-sionals, were an “Elevator Personal Pitch Competition” and “Interview Express.” In the personal pitch event students had up to 90 seconds to pitch their response to “Why you should hire me.” Interview Express was a professional devel-opment opportunity as students had their résumé reviewed by a business hiring professional and participated in several 10-minute mock interviews during a one-hour rotation period. As well as picking outstanding performers, the business professionals provided tips and areas of improvement at the end of each 10-minute interview session.

STOCK/TRAK — Stock Market ChallengeA final competition was the STOCK/TRAK — Stock Market Challenge held in ECU’s Financial Trading Lab.

Prizes for each competition were awarded to winners from two-year and four-year colleges as well as high schools. Administrators and faculty attending the conference were able to observe the business pitch competition.

Afternoon events for the college student participants included seminars on:• Negotiating the Job Market • Interviewing Tips and Job Etiquette • All about the Student Center for the Public Trust

Students and faculty were also treated to an outstanding “Best of Region 6 Student Showcase” Presentation entitled, Turning Experience into Learning: Lessons Learned from a Business Management Experiential Learning Project by students from University of North Texas Dallas. Watch for this great presentation at ACBSP Conference 2016 this Junein Atlanta.

In the end, the success of the conference was due to the efforts of Region 6 officers and the team of faculty and students at East Central University. Dean Godwin proposed a new concept for a regional conference. Under his leader-ship the proposal was accepted and expanded, and the rest is history.

by: Dr. Pat Fountain, D.B.A.East Central University faculty member

and ACBSP Region 6 Board member

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Highlights from the 2015 International Conference

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Visit the ACBSP Facebook page for more regional meeting photos.

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Mesa Community College is pleased to be one of 17 campuses across 11 states, participating the 2016-17 Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. The CCI, a program of the U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, provides participants with quality educational study at U.S. community colleges and is designed to build technical skills, enhance leadership capabilities, and strengthen English language proficiency.

Participants pursue educational study focused on one-year certificate programs in workforce development fields. The CCI program also provides opportunities for professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities. After completing the program, participants return home with a deeper understanding of U.S. culture and new skills to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their countries.

“This year’s cohort of students are focused on careers in business and early childhood education,” states C.C.I. Program Coordinator, Paul Patterson. Next year MCC is seeking to add fire science to the compliment of programs it offers to these CCIP students.

CCI participants also contribute to their U.S. host communities by helping U.S. community colleges to internationalize their campuses. According to 2012-13 Open Doors Report, only 1% of U.S. community college students will gain 21st-century international experience and workforce skills through study abroad. CCI exchange participants engage community college students with international cultures and diverse perspectives in their U.S. classrooms and on their home campuses. CCI participants will study in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Since 2007, the CCI Program has hosted more than 2,350 participants from 20 countries. This year, CCI participants

are from Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Pakistan, South Africa, and Turkey. The CCI Program recruits participants from underserved and unrepresented communities, particularly women.

Mesa Community CollegeMesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. MCC is in candidacy for ACBSP accreditation of its business programs. Visit mesacc.edu.

by: Dawn Zimmer, Mesa Community College

Exchange Participants Build Workforce and Leadership Skills at Mesa Community College

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Excerpted from an article by Candy Roland published Jan. 12, 2016 in the Dixie Sun News.

Students at Dixie State University this semester will not only use their marketing skills to compete against others students, but also in front of actual business executives and leaders.

It is DSU’s turn to host the annual State of Utah Career Development Conference Feb. 19-20. This competition is a state level of competition for all Distributive Education Clubs of America across Utah to compete against one another. DECA teams compete across 22 categories of competitions in hopes of qualifying for internationals.

Bryon Geddes, DECA adviser and a business instructor at DSU, said the judges for these competitions are generally business executives and leaders. He said these competitions are some of the best college network opportunities he has ever seen. “I wish I kept a log of the number of times a student was given a business card and offered a job from one of the judges after a competition,” Geddes said. DSU made its charter in DECA in 1974 and has since created a reputation for DSU, Geddes said.

Students have to place in the top six of their competition in order to qualify for internationals. DSU DECA qualified the whole team for the first time in 2011 and has nearly reached this goal each year since. Broc Hafen, a senior business administration and web design major and DECA president, said it is aiming to take the whole team to internationals again this year. The International Career Development Conference will be held in Washington D.C. April 16-19.

Arman Wilson, former DSU DECA member and now DECA co-adviser and assistant director for cultural arts, said the future for DSU DECA is brighter than ever with first place international winners every year. “DECA students are inspired by their advisers and peers and go on to accomplish great things in the business world,” Wilson said. “It’s experiential learning at its highest level.”

The ACBSP accreditation is an accreditation Geddes said is recognized and accepted by Ivy League schools. “DECAwas just one of the notches in the belt we needed for this accreditation,” Geddes said.

Geddes said the members of DECA tend to fluctuate depending on the semester. He said there are, on average, 20-30 DECA members in the fall semester, and because the competitive season is in the spring semester, it has about 40-60 students. Geddes said DECA isn’t just for business majors but provides collegiate skills that are valuable in every academic principle and life. “Every ideal of learning can be enhanced by looking at it through the lens of marketing,” Geddes said.

Geddes said he would take a student with a 0 GPA over a 4.0 GPA as long as the student truly loves to learn, which is hard to find in this generation. “Instead of giving them the fish, we will teach them how to fish, how to compete, [and] how to succeed,” Geddes said.

The business programs at Dixie State University were accredited by ACBSP in 2015.

Dixie State University DECA to Host State-wide Conference

DECA Students pose after receiving an award. Photo courtesy of DECA.

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GAFM Global Academy of Finance and Management ® For more than a decade, the GAFM Global Academy of Finance and Management® has been the leading certifying body for business school graduates in the world. Through a 2004 articulation agreement with ACBSP, GAFM certifications such as: MFP®, CIPM® and CWM® are awarded and conferred to graduates of ACBSP programs in the areas of: Finance, Accounting, Management, Economics, Tax, Project Management, Risk, and more. The GAFM® International Board of Standards is the first certification body in the world to offer certification eligibility to students and faculty of double-accredited business schools where ACBSP has been the leader in honoring accredited education and exams as a path to GAFM® board certification and professional designations. While the accredited degree and exam path to certification is more strenuous than what other certifications require, the GAFM and ACBSP are proud to have the highest standards and to have accredited business school education as a direct path to credentialing. GAFM® is a USA-based NGO/company led by Counselor George Mentz, JD, MBA, CWM®, with offices and chapters in the USA, Europe, Asia, Russia, Africa, Latin America and India. The GAFM® has government recognitions from esteemed international countries such as: China, India, Bahamas, Indonesia, Ghana, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai/UAE. ** The GAFM® Board of Standards Certification Body is TUV-OE European Accredited. The GAFM® is ISO 9001 Certified for Quality Assurance, and the GAFM® Certification Body is first U.S.-credentialing organization to become ISO 29990 Certified for Educational Standards. Further, the GAFM® certifications are sanctioned by the Arab League’s Arab Academy, which enhances credential portability for more than 20 Arab Nations. The GAFM® also works directly with ABA accredited law schools to provide certification and training programs online and globally.

The GAFM® top certifications are available to successful graduates of ACBSP programs including the: AFA Accredited Financial Analyst®, AMA Accredited Management Accountant®, AMC Accredited Management Consultant®, MMC Master Management Consultant®, ChE Chartered Economist®, CIPM Certified International Project Manager®, MFP Master Financial Planner®, CRA Certified Risk Analyst®, CTEP Chartered Trust and Estate Planner®, and the world recognized CWM Chartered Wealth Manager ®. GAFM® Professional Certification helps applicants: • Compete for jobs• Enhance their résumé with relevant credentials• Achieve promotions and increases in salary• Complete continuing education requirements• With immigration and global jobs• GAFM® certification also provides a way for employers to screen and hire certified employees. George Mentz, The CEO of the GAFM® stated, “It is great to continue this 10 year accredited education relationship which raises certification standards globally.” Go Global Every Day ™ with GAFM® Professional Certifications for your faculty and students! Learn more about the GAFM Board of Standards at www.GAFM.com.

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Kappa Beta Delta to Award 12 Scholarships in 2016

H o n o r S o c i e t y N e w s

Kappa Beta Delta is proud to announce that 12 scholarships will be awarded for the 2016-17 academic year, each in the amount of $1,000. Four additional scholarships will be designated for students in ACBSP Region 4 ($1,000), Region 5 ($500), Region 6 ($500), and Region 7 ($500), as funds in the amounts listed were donated to KBD by each of these regions.

Any other region wanting to donate additional funds can do so through March 31, 2016, by contacting Alison Roberts at kbd@acbsp.org or Charles Beem, Kappa Beta Delta President, at beemc@bucks.edu. The deadline for application submission is March 31, 2016.

For application and additional information, please visit the KBD web page. KBD chapter advisors, please pass this information along to all your Kappa Beta Delta students.

Welcome, New Kappa Beta Delta Chapters

Delta AlphaMott Community College

Flint, Michigan

Delta BetaTunxis Community CollegeFarmington, Connecticut

Delta Gamma Owensboro Community & Technical College

Owensboro, Kentucky

Delta EpsilonIvy Tech Community College – Elkhart County

Goshen, Indiana

All ACBSP accredited associate degree programs are eligible to establish a Kappa Beta Delta Chapter. If you’d like more information, contact Alison Roberts at KBD@acbsp.org.

— Alison RobertsKBD Staff Liaison

KBD Induction

Ceremony at

Pratt County

Community College

Pictured left to right:

Carol Ricke, Sponsor; Jeniffer

Himelrick, Jocelyn Cochran, Sherri

Johnson, Marina Hansen, Emily

Woolridge, Kathryn Gutierrez,

Amelia Ballard, & Katie Jennings.

Not pictured are PCCC baseball

players who were unable to attend

the induction ceremony.

A C B S P S T A F FJeffrey Alderman Steve Parscale, Ph.D. Wilfredo Giraldo, Ph.D. President/CEO ChiefAccreditationOfficer DirectorofLatinAmericanjalderman@acbsp.org sparscale@acbsp.org Operations wgiraldo@acbsp.org

Mary Riley Diana Hallerud Melinda Dorning Director AssociateDirector AssistantDirectorofforAdministration ofAccreditation Marketing&Communications maryriley@acbsp.org dhallerud@acbsp.org Editor, ACBSP Update mdorning@acbsp.org Carmen Hayes Sherry Williams Giles Rafol MemberServicesManager ManagerofFirstImpressions ManagerofNewMediachayes@acbsp.org swilliams@acbsp.org grafol@acbsp.org

Alison Roberts Maliha Khan Danielle HendersonMemberServicesCoordinator DigitalContentSpecialist ConferenceandMeetingaroberts@acbsp.org mkhan@acbsp.org ServicesCoordinator dhenderson@acbsp.org

Cari Hunziker Shetauja Coburn Konou VangAccreditationCoordinator AccreditationCoordinator AccountingSpecialist chunziker@acbsp.org scoburn@acbsp.org kvang@acbsp.org

Ron DeYoung, Ph.D. Larry Zachrich, Ph.D.ExecutiveLiaisontothe ExecutiveLiaisontotheAssociateDegreeBoardofCommissioners Baccalaureate/GraduateDegreeBoardofCommissionersrdeyoung@acbsp.org lzachrich@acbsp.org

A Conversation With...Konou Vang, Accounting Specialist

What is your background? I was born in Fresno, California. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Kansas State University, and my first job was at a fund accounting firm in Kansas.

What personal information do you want to share about family, hobbies or interests? My family is from Laos and we are a part of the ethnic minority called the Hmong (pronounced with a slient “H”). My hobbies included reading, drawing, and looking up interesting facts.

What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be a nurse until I realized that I couldn’t stand the sight of blood. I specifically wanted to be a traveling nurse so that I could travel and learn about different cultures.

What was your first job? My first job was with Dairy Queen, at age 14.

What is your definition of success? Success to me is being happy and content with your career.

What are your job responsibilities with ACBSP? I am an Accounting Specialist at ACBSP. I am responsible for Accounts Payable, which includes paying invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; and obtaining authorization of payment. I obtain revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; and identifying delinquent

accounts and insufficient payments. I maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions and maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents.

What are you most proud to have accomplished in your life? I am proud to be a college graduate.

What has been your greatest challenge in life? My greatest challenge was finding my way on my own in a foreign country with a language barrier.

What do you like most about working for ACBSP? What I enjoy the most about working for ACBSP is my interactions with co-workers. I have learned so much from them in such a short time. They are funny, hardworking and warm; I look forward to working with them every day.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? You just have to believe in yourself.

Who do you most admire as a leader and why? I admire tenacity because it is standing strong through adversity which builds character.

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Visiting Professor of Accounting, Full-time, Non-tenure The University of St. Francis, a Catholic, Franciscan institution in Joliet, Ill., is seeking to fill a full-time Visiting Professor faculty position for the 2016-17 academic year. The School of Business is accredited by ACBSP.

University of St. Francis offers undergraduate and graduate programs serving traditional-aged and adult students through a variety of learning formats. The university is located in one of the fastest growing areas in northeastern Illinois, and offers excellent recreational opportunities with access to the rich resources of the Chicago area.

The successful candidate will teach primarily tax (undergraduate) and managerial (undergraduate and graduate) traditional face to face and online. The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate or equivalent professional certification and relevant work experience. It is our hope that the position will develop into a full-time, tenure-track position for 2017-18. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong commitment and capability for scholarly research and teaching excellence. Duties include teaching, advising, service and research.

The College of Business and Health Administration programs include a very strong bias toward experiential learning experiences in courses, practicums, and internships. The faculty member will need to be student-centered in academic life and service to the community, with good communication capabilities.

Application deadline is February 15, 2016. View complete posting and apply at http://www.stfrancis.edu/jobs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all persons. Minority persons and women are especially invited to apply. Salary and other considerations will be competitive and consistent with the university’s commitment to recruiting the best-qualified individual. For further information on the university and the department, please visit https://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/col-lege-of-business-health-administration/

Big HINTS:• Perfection is NOT the goal. OFIs, Notes, and Condi-tions: Your B-School will likely never receive a completely clean review from ACBSP. Every B-School has the ability to improve. Perfection is NOT the goal; continuous improve-ment is the goal. • Spending $$ doesn’t make your assessment program better and is not required. There are lots of vendors whose products may help you do a better job of assessment, but you don’t have to spend a lot to get actionable assessment data. • Stakeholders—external and internal—are your advocates. - The Advisory Board for your B-School should be an integral part of your continuous improvement process. Be careful to listen to (and take minutes of) their recommen-dations and show how they were incorporated into all aspects of your self-study. - Students and faculty – Internal data collection is important. • Two important types of assessment data:- Standard 3 – “Warm fuzzy” satisfaction data including satisfaction from students, faculty, Advisory Board, employers, graduates. This is based on their opinions and perceptions, not “hard” research data. - Standard 4 – “Just the facts, ma’am.” The data collection reported in Standard 4 must focus on student performance and meeting learning outcomes at both the course and pro-

gram level. Don’t include satisfaction data in Standard 4. • Read the handbook; use the charts! The ACBSP accreditation handbook provides a clear roadmap for your accreditation journal. In it are a number of “suggested” charts. Just do it! Providing the information in the suggested charts helps reviewers easily understand how your campus works. • Use your mentor! This is the buddy system for accreditation! • Write in Microsoft Word; copy to CampusLabs. Using the CampusLabs portal to upload your self-study documents can make the narrative seem sterile and stiff. - Try to make your narrative and evidence documents reflect the institution and B-school’s personality. I found that writing in Microsoft Word then copying to the portal helped with continuity and flow of the information. - The word limit is hard for those of us who are “wordy,” so choose your words and stories carefully! You can always add more evidence docs to explain the details. - Use one voice and one editor at the end. (Faculty are great at brainstorming ideas, providing data and evidence, proof-reading, and telling you what is missing!)

Final Thoughts: Take your time on the road to accreditation. If you take an extra semester to gather and analyze data and create your argument and evidence files, it will likely be better! Enjoy the journey!

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Director for the Master of Business AdministrationThe Robert W. Plaster College of Business and Computer Science is seeking a Director for the Master of Business Admin-istration. This position is a twelve month, full-time, tenure track position starting in the fall. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Appointment Date: June 2016

Essential Job Duties: • Oversee all functions of the Master of Business Administration program including delivery of the program and oversight of the budget.• Manage the collection, maintenance, evaluation and adjustments to assessment outcomes for ACBSP and regional accrediting body (HLC).• Teaching load of 3-4 graduate courses per year related to field of study.• Recruitment of students for the MBA program.• Establish relationships with program stakeholders.• Recruit adjunct faculty when needed for the MBA program.• Work with the Dean to continue to develop the MBA program.• Launch a program expansion in the Springfield, MO market.• Mentor and advise students.• Participate in department and university committees and other faculty member university functions.

Qualifications:• Ph.D. or DBA, ABD near completion of Ph.D. considered.• Previous teaching experience within an MBA program preferred.• Previous experience in an administrative role where budgeting and strategic planning were utilized is preferred.• Online or hybrid teaching experience preferred.• Must demonstrate an Evangelical Christian faith compatible with SBU’s mission. Preference will be given to Southern Baptists.• Strong desire to pursue excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

University:Southwest Baptist University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offers courses leading both to undergraduate and graduate degrees. Approximately 1,745 on-campus students may choose from 58 programs of study as they pursue a liberal arts-based, career-oriented education. The campus is located in the city of Bolivar, a community of 10,000 located 23 miles north of Springfield, Missouri. Along with the MBA program, the College of Business and Computer Science includes three departments: Accounting, Business Administration and Computer and Information Sciences and supports faculty development in teaching as well as the pursuit of scholarly activities.

Application Process:Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please visit http://www.sbuniv.edu/hr/employment.html to complete an online application and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae or résumé, statement of educational philosophy, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation.Direct all application and materials questions to: hr@sbuniv.edu or 417-328-1512Direct all job specific questions to: Troy Bethards, D.B.A. Dean, College of Business and Computer Science Southwest Baptist University 1600 University Ave. Bolivar, MO 65613 tbethards@sbuniv.edu 417-328-1757

Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management and BusinessAbout Notre Dame of Maryland University: Notre Dame of Maryland University is located on Baltimore’s historic college corridor and just 15 minutes from the downtown Inner Harbor area. The first Catholic college for women to grant a four-year baccalaureate degree, Notre Dame of Maryland University educates approximately 500 women in the traditional undergraduate pro-gram; and 2,500 students in the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies, the College of Graduate Studies and the School of Pharmacy. Graduates excel as leaders in careers, communities and families — and transform the world.

Staff and faculty enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced, and challenging work environment. In recognition of your hard work, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as retire-ment and tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents.

Job Description:The Business and Economics Department at Notre Dame of Maryland University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position as an assistant professor of nonprofit management and business to begin on August 15, 2016. The Business and Economics Department delivers the following undergraduate curricula: (1) business, (2) international business, (3) marketing communications, and graduate curricula (4) leadership and manage-ment, (5) nonprofit management. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has designated Notre Dame of Maryland University as a candidate for accreditation of its undergraduate business, and graduate business and nonprofit programs. Faculty members typically teach across the curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The primary responsibility of the faculty member will be to teach various courses in nonprofit management and serve as the coordinator of the nonprofit management master’s program.

Requirements:The successful candidate has expertise and experience in various aspects of nonprofit management outside of higher education and in at least one of the following areas of business: human resource management, marketing, healthcare administration. Position requirements include an earned doctorate, prior teaching experience, excellent interpersonal skills and work experience in the nonprofit arena. Previous administrative experience preferred and willingness to support some online course delivery as part of overall responsibilities is expected.

Notre Dame Faculty are expected to be deeply involved in the life of the University, including advising students, contributing to committee work, and participating in major University events. Faculty members are required to pursue an active research agenda and to support student research and practicum experiences.

Application Instructions:Please visit our website at https://ndm.interviewexchange.com/ to submit your application.

Assistant Professor, Hospitality ManagementNorthwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Fall 2016 semester at the Midland, MI campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor, and will also serve as the chair of the Hospitality Management Department. The university offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality Management.

The candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Hospitality Management. Additional responsibilities and expectations will include departmental activities, and may include participation in on-going curriculum planning and review; research and scholarly activities; professional/instructional develop-ment; university committee activities; recruitment and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

More information about Northwood University’s mission and outcomes can be found at: http://www.northwood.edu/about/.

Required Qualifications:• Master’s degree in Hospitality Management from a regionally accredited institution• Experience in the hospitality industry• Experience teaching undergraduate courses• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats• Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students, colleagues, and industry professionals

Preferred Qualifications:• Earned Doctorate in Hospitality Management or closely related field from accredited institution

Salary and benefits:Assigned rank will be Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement benefits; liberal leave plan; flex benefit plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.

Deadline:Application review will begin immediately.

Application procedure:Apply online at http://www.northwood.edu/human-resources/. Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a minimum of three references, and unofficial official college transcripts at time of application.

Note: An offer of employment extended to a candidate is contingent upon the University receiving official college transcripts by which to verify the candidate’s academic credentials and a successful criminal background check.

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