ACBSP

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Deloris Y. McBride, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chairperson – Division of Business Administration ACBSP Region 3 Chair Elect 01/02/2024

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Objectives

What is ACBSP Accreditation

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The Value of ACBSP Accreditation

ACBSP Standards

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Global Accrediting Body Founded in 1988, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral.

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Standard of Excellence ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

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Global Distinction ACBSP has a global network divided geographically into 11 regions. Staff from the world headquarters of ACBSP, along with leadership from the regions, arrange and present workshops and seminars on issues relevant to the field of business education at a series of regional meetings. These meetings are open to all members.

Morris College participates in Region 3.

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Regions

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The Mission of ACBSP ACBSP's global mission is to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement.

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The Vision of ACBSP ACBSP's global vision is to see every business program of quality accredited and pursuing continuous improvement.

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Core Values Quality, LearningCentered Education

Dynamic Leadership Business programs and schools should employ ethical, diverse, and inclusive leadership practices that support the pursuit of quality business education. Dynamic leadership includes seeking partnerships that strengthen businesseducation processes and enhance student learning.

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The development of future business leaders is enhanced though quality teaching.

Quality instruction includes teaching students with a global perspective on active, life­long learning and development of problem-solving skills.

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Core Values Continued Social Advancement

Organizational Learning

Business education should emphasize the opportunity to positively improve communities and influence society by prioritizing diversity, equality, and inclusion.

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Business programs should pursue regular cycles of planning, execution, assessment, and evaluation of results to improve every process and system. Programs should include clear learning objectives, while considering student needs, the changing environment, and an effective means for gauging student progress.

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Core Values Continued

• Continuous Improvement - Quality business

systems, processes, and programs incorporate an evidence-based model of continuous improvement to facilitate excellence in global business education.

Business programs' performance systems should focus on results that reflect and balance the needs and interests of students and all stakeholders.

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Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) CHEA recognized scope of accreditation: ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. (2011) The CHEA Board of Directors determined that ACBSP demonstrated that it meets the standards, and that its accreditation process is consistent with the quality, improvement and accountability expectations that CHEA has established and should receive recognition for a period of up to ten years.

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ACBSP – Roadmap to Success and Commitment to Excellence A Roadmap to Success • ACBSP provides a set of standards and criteria to assist ACBSP member institutions in achieving excellence in business program education.

A Commitment to Excellence • Through a process of self-study, on-site visitation, and assessment, business units can demonstrate their commitment to serving students, other institutions, and industry.

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ACBSP – Demonstration of Quality and Global Recognition A Demonstration of Quality • This distinctive model of excellence reflects validated leading-edge management practices, ensuring the quality of your business programs.

Global Recognition • ACBSP accreditation provides global recognition of your business programs. It sets you apart from your competition. It is accreditation with global distinction.

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Articulation Agreements and Increased Student Value Better articulation agreements • ACBSP encourages and supports articulation agreements between its associate and baccalaureate/graduate degree member campuses.

Increased Student Value • ACBSP accreditation provides better marketability for students, giving them a competitive advantage in the hiring process.

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Accreditation Standards ACBSP standards are modeled on the Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, Baldrige National Quality Program.

These standards are on the leading edge of validated management practices that have been proven to work in high performing higher education institutions.

Accreditation is a quality management tool that helps identify what it takes to be competitive and achieve success, ensuring that everyone understands and can contribute to long-term success.

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Accreditation Standards Based on the Baldrige Model

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Standards A set of standards and criteria to assist ACBSP member institutions in achieving excellence in business program education is provided by ACBSP.

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Leadership The business unit must have systematic leadership processes that promote performance excellence and continuous improvement.

Values and expectations must be integrated into the business unit's leadership process to enable the business unit to address its societal responsibilities and community involvement.

Strategic Planning The business unit must have a systematic process for developing a strategic plan that leads to continuous improvement. The strategic plan must include implementation goals and progress measures.

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Standards Student and Stakeholder Focus

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The business unit must have a systematic process to determine requirements and expectations of current and future students and other key stakeholders. The process must measure stakeholder participation and satisfaction and use the results for continuous improvement.

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Student Learning Assessment

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The business unit must have a systematic student learning outcomes assessment process and plan that leads to continuous improvement.

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Faculty Focus The business unit must have a systematic process to ensure current and qualified faculty members by: 1. Fostering teaching excellence 2. Aligning faculty credentials and skill sets with current and future program objectives 3. Evaluating faculty members based on defined criteria and objectives 4. Ensuring faculty development including scholarly and professional activity

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Curriculum The business unit must have a systematic process to ensure continuous improvement of curriculum and program delivery.

The curriculum must be comprised of appropriate business and professional content to prepare graduates for success.

Business Unit Performance The business unit must have a systematic process to identify and track key student performance measures for the purpose of continuous improvement. The business unit must ensure adequate resources and services to support its programs.

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Reports QAR – Quality Assurance Report (Every two years)

• Next Report is due February 15, 2024

Self-Study – 10-year report

• Next Self-study is due June 2026

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Scholarships Because of our ACBSP Membership, our students can apply for Scholarships through Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society.

Delta Mu Delta Members can apply 01/02/2024

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Deadline is June 30

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society • Membership is offered to Juniors and Seniors • GPA of 3.25

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