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ACBSP
Mission: ACBSP promotes
continuous improvement
and recognizes excellence in
the accreditation of business
education programs around
the world.
Update
Winter 2015
A publication of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street • Overland Park, KS 66213 USA • Visit us at: www.acbsp.org
In this issue...
Anthony Negbenebor
outlines plans for the coming
months... pg. 2
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Steve Parscale highlights
the CHEA International Quality
Group ... pg. 3
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Doug Viehland delivers his
final Report from the Executive
Director/CEO...pg. 4
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Registration opens for
ACBSP Conference 2015 in
Philadelphia... pg. 8
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Deadline is January 31
Call for Presentations and
Teaching Excellence Award
...pg. 9
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Honoring Dr. Percy
J. Vaughn, Jr....pg. 10
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Member Spotlight:
Delaware Technical Community
College & Webster University
...pgs. 18-19 ________________
Corporate Member
Spotlight: Peregrine
Academic Services...pg. 20
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Honor Society News:
...pg. 23
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Professional
Opportunities...pg. 25
Partners in Quality Assurance:
ACBSP Brings the INQAAHE Conference to the
U.S. for the First Time in its History
ACBSP invites you back to Chicago this
spring, as they host the 2015 INQAAHE
Conference. This is a unique opportunity for
ACBSP members, as this is the first time the
International Network for Quality Assurance
Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)
has held a conference in the U.S. Registration
is open and INQAAHE is extending their
member rate to ACBSP members.
More than 400 attendees are expected from
quality assurance agencies around the world
to explore the conference theme — Changing
Landscape of Higher Education: New Demands on
Quality Assurance.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone from ACBSP member institutions
qualify for the member rate. While ACBSP
would like as many business faculty as possible to attend, please consider others on your
campus who may be interested. This may
be someone in the office of academic affairs
or international relations. It will come from
their budget as they represent not only the
business school, but all academic areas.
For ACBSP member schools that are part
of the Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, the designated person on campus
who attends the Annual Meeting each
year may be a candidate to register and
participate on behalf of the institution
and the business school. The dates of the
INQAAHE Conference immediately follow
the dates of the 2015 Annual Meeting of
the Higher Learning Commission, March
28-31, in Chicago.
Engaging Speakers
Hans de Wit is Director
of the Centre for Higher
Education Internationalisation
at the Università Cattolica
Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy.
Dr. Judith S. Eaton is
President of the Council
for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA), the
largest institutional higher
education membership
organization in the United States.
INQAAHE Conference...continued on pg. 7.
ACBSP update winter 2015
Message From the President
Happy New Year to all. This New Year marks the beginning of our next decade for ACBSP.
What a coincidence that it also marks the beginning of our new CEO — Mr. Jeffrey Alderman. Mr. Alderman will officially start his duties as our new CEO on February 16, 2015.
Mr. Viehland, who announced his retirement from ACBSP last year, will conclude his work
with ACBSP by February 28, 2015. Please join me in thanking him for all he has done for
ACBSP. More on his retirement celebration activities is coming in future issues.
Anthony Negbenebor
“Let’s look at a
snapshot of 2014.
We accomplished
quite a lot
together in the past
year, and for that
I am grateful.
We set a new
record at the 2014
Annual Conference
in Chicago with
more than 1,000 in
attendance....Our
membership has
grown to more
than 1,300
campuses in
62 countries.”
— Anthony
Negbenebor, PhD
President, ACBSP
First, I would like to thank the Executive Board, Board of Directors, Regional Council
Presidents, Past-Presidents, ACBSP volunteers, and staff who contributed their time and
resources to assist in the hiring of our new CEO. It has been a very busy term for our staff
and the leadership team as we transition from the past to the beginning.
Late in the month of December I sent an email to all members, announcing Mr. Alderman’s
hiring. More will be told about our new CEO. He is a team-oriented manager who promotes
others and service above self. He will be a highly effective leader as he plans to work with our
volunteer leadership to build upon our current strengths while growing our global outreach.
Let’s look at a snapshot of 2014. We accomplished quite a lot together in the past year, and
for that I am grateful. We set a new record at the 2014 Annual Conference in Chicago with
more than 1,000 in attendance. We honored 32 institutions that achieved initial or reaffirmation of accreditation, including two that were granted separate accounting accreditation. In
November, just over 100 business educators and others gathered in Athens, Greece for the
second International Conference. Our membership has grown to more than 1,300 campuses
in 62 countries.
One of the biggest announcements this year came at the conclusion of the Annual Conference
when Doug Viehland, Executive Director/CEO of ACBSP for the past 12 years, announced
his retirement. Since that time, your Board of Directors and the Executive Committee have
been focused on a smooth transition between Doug and Jeffrey. I am happy to report that all
is going well at “Home” — of course I mean our home office. We have some of the BEST
staff in the world. They are very dedicated and please join me in thanking them for a great job.
Start preparing for ACBSP Conference 2015 to be held in Philadelphia this June. We have
planned several activities that will be enriching, educational, and fun for all. Also, you will
have the opportunity to bid farewell to our past CEO and welcome home our new CEO.
This year will be a special conference. Don’t miss it!
For now, I thank you again for your membership, your service to ACBSP, and your commitment to providing the highest quality business education to your students. Please feel free to
email me any thoughts and suggestions. We are committed to serving you.
Have a great semester and again, Happy New Year.
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Accreditation News
CHEA International Quality Group: Enhancing the Capacity for Academic
Quality in International Higher Education
The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) was formed by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA) in September 2012. ACBSP became a member within
months of the group’s formation. The first Advisory Council meeting, on which I serve, was
held in December 2012. The CIQG provides services that help CHEA members advance their
understanding of international quality assurance. The group assists institutions, accreditation
associations, and quality assurance organizations in expanding their international engagement
and enhancing their capacity for academic quality in international higher education. Steve Parscale, Ph.D.
“The CHEA
ACBSP participated in the CIQG’s inaugural annual meeting on Jan. 30-31, 2013, in
Washington D.C. During the course of the meeting I took part in numerous brainstorming
International
sessions with other CIQG members to help identify a number of emerging issues that may,
Quality Group
as was discussed, lead to a new paradigm for quality assurance around the world. These
issues included: (1) higher education and quality assurance and relationships with government;
assists institutions
(2) innovations and what some call “disruptive technologies” such as Massive Open Online
Courses (MOOCs) and digital badges; (3) cross-border higher education in its different forms; and accreditation/
(4) regional harmonization of quality assurance as a new development; (5) rankings and
quality assurance
quality assurance; (6) links between qualifications frameworks and quality assurance and (7)
diversity of private providers, including the for-profit sector.
organizations like
CIQG publishes an e-newsletter called Quality International, designed to provide information on
ACBSP in expanding
trends and topics related to international quality assurance. For example, the January 2015 issue
their international
provided insight from Dr. Jagannath Patil, adviser to India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and current president of the Asian Pacific Quality Network (APQN),
engagement and
who responded to CIQG questions on higher education and quality assurance in India.
enhancing their
Also in the January 2015 issue, CIQG Advisory Council member Peter Okebukola, Presicapacity for
dent, Global University Network for Innovation-Africa (Nigeria), outlined quality assurance
developments in Africa. Okebukola was part of the organizing team for the 6th Internationacademic quality
al Conference and Workshops on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa, “Post
2015: Emerging Developments In Quality Assurance In Higher Education In Africa,” held
in international
in Bujumbura, Burundi, Sept. 15-19, 2014. “The conference acknowledged and affirmed the
higher education.”
growth and continuing development of quality assurance agencies on the African continent
and delivered important viewpoints on the need to focus on student assessment and credential credibility as more programs and delivery methods diversify,” he said.
— Steve Parscale, PhD
Chief Accreditation
The CIQG is an important partner of ACBSP as we make progress towards achieving our
Officer
strategic goal: Global Presence: Significantly increase ACBSP’s presence worldwide. ACBSP gains a better
understanding of how to advance international quality assurance as we communicate with
CIQG and its members. The CIQG assists ACBSP in our expanding international engagement
and enhances our capacity to improve academic quality in international higher education.
If you have any questions about the CHEA International Quality Group or ACBSP’s
involvement, feel free to contact me at [email protected].
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Report From the Executive Director/CEO
Doug Viehland
“It has been a
pleasure to serve
as your Executive
Director/CEO.
Thank you, the
members of ACBSP,
for your past and
continued
commitment to
ACBSP and to
providing the best
possible
educational quality
through the
accreditation
process.”
—Douglas Viehland
Executive Director/CEO
Everyone likes perfect attendance, as when you were in grade school for the academic year, or Sunday
school attendance each calendar year, or absence from the workplace due to illness for an extended
period, or in the way we honored George Oliver in Chicago in June of last year for perfect attendance
at all 26 annual conferences conducted by ACBSP in our history. There is something magical about
that word “perfect.” While writing a column for ACBSP Update is an optional activity for staff and
officers who are invited to submit, I am pleased by my perfect attendance in submitting the Report from
the Executive Director/CEO for each issue since I began this position in April, 2003. I mention this now
because this will be my last column as I now pass this column on to my successor, Jeffery Alderman.
Jeff steps into this role as your Executive Director/CEO on February 16. My departure from this role
and what role, if any, I will take on as part of this transition is not clear. It is likely to be decided soon.
What do you write in a last column? First, I need to say thank you for this opportunity. In my career
of association management I wanted to end by working with an international association on a global
scale. In my first job as Executive Director of the Associated Students of the University of Missouri,
I saw in association management publications persons who were leading international associations as
CEO and my goal was to be one of them. The leadership and members of ACBSP gave me this opportunity. Even as persons say good things about what I may have done for ACBSP, I think about the
good things ACBSP has done for me. Thank you.
Second, I need to say what a pleasure it has been to serve with a great staff team. Every one of them
is committed to being successful and to the success of ACBSP and we do so as a team. During the
years there have been persons who have joined the team and left. They were not committed to the
success of the team. They found they did not fit into the culture of the team, and when this was apparent, they departed. The best stayed, although a few left for reasons related to career choice which
is a good thing. As I stated to one of the candidates for this position when I met him very briefly and
he was being introduced to the staff as part of the interview process, “…this is a great staff team you
are getting, take good care of them…” This was not Jeff, but Jeff does come into this position as a
team player and he has said so to me and the staff. I wish each of them all my best for their careers
and their work with ACBSP.
I need to say what a pleasure it has been to work with the volunteer leadership over these many
years. When I go to association management meetings, I hear colleagues talk about “…the President
from hell…” or “…totally dysfunctional…” or “….no commitment to the task…” and I think and
say to them, that is not my experience. My experience has been the opposite. They have come into
office and their leadership position ready to do what is necessary to achieve success not just in their
term but in the longer view of what was done prior to their arrival and after their departure. It is
not about them. It is about making ACBSP a better organization. I welcomed the opportunity to be
a catalyst along this path.
I have tentative plans to be in Philadelphia, not as your Executive Director/CEO, but some other
role including honored guest. This is part of what is being discussed as plans for the transition. I hope
as many of you as possible will be there, to meet Jeff and welcome him to his new role as Executive
Director/CEO.
It has been a pleasure to serve as your Executive Director/CEO. Thank you, the members of ACBSP,
for your past and continued commitment to ACBSP and to providing the best possible educational
quality through the accreditation process. Goodbye and Best Wishes.
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ACBSP update winter 2015
Where are We Going in Latin America?
Wilfredo Giraldo
“Latin America
represents to ACBSP
ACBSP is the second largest business accrediting organization in the world, more than 1,300
campuses in 62 countries support this position, however we have many challenges ahead
globally and particularly in Latin America.
Latin America represents to ACBSP a great opportunity for growth, however the context that
exists is that many countries will demand a review of the work strategies. In countries like Peru,
Ecuador, Colombia and Paraguay, changes are being implemented in their educational systems,
emerging national accreditations that are mandatory. An approach for national accreditation
bodies to seek homologation of the ACBSP accreditation model in the country will be required.
In many cases an approach at the government level will be necessary, as was the case with the
Dominican Republic, where thanks to the Minister of Education, a meeting with university
directors was held to introduce them to ACBSP and to offer them an affiliation by groups that
we will seek to implement.
Participation in university networks is another strategy that will be strengthened. During 2014,
we participated in events promoted by ASCOLFA in Colombia and Dual Network of Universities of Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Awareness talks were held at each event with
the aim of promoting an understanding of the ACBSP accreditation model, its benefits and the
process to achieve it.
Geography in Latin America hinders visits to universities because of the time required to go
from one country to another. This has led us to establish the ACBSP Ambassador University
program, which this year will support us by helping us better understand the realities of the
various countries and determining the best way to approach prestigious universities in Latin
American as we seek to have them join ACBSP and pursue accreditation.
Many universities are already accredited and face the challenge of maintaining and improving
their quality management based on ACBSP standards. They must also demonstrate the
expected benefits of their institution. Those in the accreditation process should move faster to
implement the requirements of the standards and manage the challenge of this demand.
Latin America...continued on pg. 11.
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a great opportunity
for growth,
however the
context that exists
is that many
countries will
demand a review
of the work
strategies. “
—Wilfredo Giraldo
Director of
Latin American
Operations
ACBSP update Overview
An important element of our job as academics is to produce scholarship that extends
knowledge and tests the practical significance of our work and how to translate and
disseminate the knowledge we create to the rest of the world. This training is geared toward:
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Colleagues and doctoral candidates writing dissertation
•
Junior faculty finding their writing voice
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Mid-career faculty sharpening their skills
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Colleagues wanting to be published
•
Colleagues required to meet their institution’s professional development standards
winter 2015
Dr. Hamid Kazeroony,
SPHR
Dr. Hamid Kazeroony,
SPHR. is Managing
Editor of Transnational
Journal of Business.
Schedule
This training will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott beginning at 8:30 am on Friday,
June 12 until 11:30 am. Most people will be attending the Opening Luncheon of the
Conference immediately following the workshop. Reserved tables will be available during the
luncheon for attendees to continue discussions inspired by attendance at the workshop.
The inaugural issue of
Registration
lished in June 2015.
A separate registration is required for this pre-conference workshop. Seating is limited and will
be offered primarily for persons registering for the Conference online. However, exceptions
can be made upon special request to attend only the training. The cost of registration is $75.
This workshop is designed to assist authors and doctoral candidates in preparing their business/management education and learning manuscripts and/or dissertations for publication.
Therefore, it is recommended (but not required) that participants submit a manuscript which
can be in any stage of completion, but must have sufficient content for review and comment.
A manuscript that was submitted but not accepted may be submitted since the manuscript
title will not appear in a publication. Similar manuscripts will be grouped together and each
submitted work will be reviewed prior to the workshop. The journal managing editor and an
experienced researcher will review each manuscript, provide feedback to participants and will
facilitate a discussion of all participants’ manuscripts. Participants are encouraged to email
their manuscript by April 1, 2015 for review to maximize their session experience.
Reviewers/Mentors
We invite volunteer reviewers to become mentors to review research and dissertations prior
to this pre-conference seminar and provide feedback for their protégés. Reviewers/Mentors
will be required to be registered for attending the conference and be available immediately
after the session and the lunch that immediately follows to provide feedback to their colleagues and doctoral candidates.
Certificate of Completion
Certificates of completion will be provided to individuals who pre-register and attend the
entire training.Reviewers-mentors, registered for the Philadelphia annual conference will
receive a certificate for providing this valuable mentorship in addition to being listed as a
conference presenter for this training program.
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Transnational Journal of
Business will be pub-
The inaugural issue will
have a special section
focused on Africa. In
support of this section,
Vincent Bagire, Ph.D.,
Makerere University
Business School,
Kampala, Uganda, has
been appointed to serve
as guest editor.
ACBSP update winter 2015
INQAAHE Conference....continued from front page.
Sofiane Sahraoui is President of the Arab
Governance Institute which he co-founded in
2012 and Senior Advisor in charge of consulting and research at the Institute of Public
Administration of Bahrain (BIPA).
Dr. Antony Stella, a former President of
the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN), has
extensive QA experience in Asia, the middle
east and more widely.
Workshop: INQAAHE Guidelines of Good Practice
— Tuesday, March 31
One arm of INQAAHE’s Mission is to “develop and
promote standards of professional practice in QA.” The
professional practices that INQAAHE believes should be
embedded in all quality agencies are set out in the Guidelines
of Good Practice in Quality Assurance (commonly referred
to as GGP). This workshop is an introduction to the changes
in the revised version of the GGP. Come to learn how your
agency will benefit from adherence to the GGP. (Details)
Conference Registration
Pre-Conference Events
Second Global Conference for
Specialized and Professional Quality Assurance
Accreditation Agencies — Tuesday, March 31
Under the umbrella and with the support of INQAAHE,
the international community of specialized and professional
accrediting agencies has grown into a vast network of quality
assurance agencies all across the globe.
ASIIN, its partner organizations in the European Alliance
of Subject Specific and Professional Quality Assurance and
Accreditation (EASPA) as well as its American sister ASPA
are inviting all INQAAHE members and partner institutions
from across the globe to attend their second global conference after its successful inauguration in Tallinn, Estonia, one
year ago. (Details)
Workshop: How to Be Engaged in Political Action with
Government Agencies to Achieve Budgetary and Policy
Goals — Tuesday, March 31
Most INQAAHE members operate in a political environment. Their ability to thrive, survive, or die depends on how
they handle their engagements with governmental authorities. Three panel members share difficulties they embraced
or the policies they proposed, how they and others reacted,
and what was the outcome. Douglas Viehland, Executive
Director, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and
Programs will serve as moderator. (Details)
Workshop: Cross-border Providers
For Quality Assurance — Tuesday, March 31
This workshop will focus on the value and benefits of cross
border providers. We will explore such EU projects handling
CBHE as QACHE and TNE-QA. Part of the presentation
will be as case studies. (Details)
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The early discounted registration fee (through Feb. 20) is
$650 for members/$730 for nonmembers. After Feb. 20, the
fee is $750 for members/$800 for nonmembers. Each workshop is an additional $160. Full Conference Registration
covers the following and must be paid in U.S. currency:
• Admittance to all Paper Presentation Sessions
• Coffee breaks (Wednesday-Friday)
• Speed Networking (Wednesday & Thursday)
• Opening Reception (Tuesday)
• Networking Lunches (Wednesday & Thursday)
• Gala Dinner (Wednesday)
* The member fee is extended to members of INQAAHE, ACBSP
and ASPA. (Details)
Hotels and Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate at
The Drake Hotel, where all conference events will take place.
The rate is $159 per night for single/double. Hotel occupancy taxes are additional, currently at 16.4%. The hotel is providing free Internet in the room for all INQAAHE attendees.
Reservations must be made by March 5, 2015 to
secure this rate. Reservations can be made online or by
calling 800.553.7253.
Conference Schedule and More Information
A Tentative Schedule is available. Visit the INQAAHE 2015
website or contact Sarah Haas at [email protected] for
more information.
ACBSP update Winter 2015
Registration Opens for ACBSP Conference 2015
in Philadelphia
Join colleagues from around the world at ACBSP Conference
2015 in Philadelphia, June 12-15. This year’s conference
theme explores how “Partnering with Business for Student
Success” brings the potential to change business education
— if we integrate the board room into the classroom.
How exactly do business education professionals go about
preparing students for the global marketplace? Hear from
CEOs of Philadelphia area businesses during a CEO panel
discussion. Learn best practices from the more than 70
session presenters who are experts in accreditation, teaching
excellence, and effectively integrating the board room into
the classroom. The conference website is live and convenient
online registration is open. A preliminary schedule is
available as well. Visit the conference website in the coming
weeks as full conference details evolve. #ACBSP2015
How to Write for a Scholarly Journal
Dr. Hamid Kazeroony
Managing Editor, Transnational Journal of Business
Thought Leaders Session
Sunday — Pathways Commission
Representatives of The Commission on Accounting Higher
Education: Pathways to a Profession have been invited to
describe the work underway to study possible future paths of
higher education for those seeking entry into the accounting
profession. A focus will be on adoption of the Professionally
Oriented Faculty Integration Principles. While the focus is on
accounting, any academic discipline will benefit from knowing
what has been done and what will be done to promote and
improve academic quality within the accounting profession.
Mentor and Evaluator Training
This is a full day-and-a-half of training for individuals
desiring to be part of accreditation site teams, mentors, or
both. 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.
Registration and Lodging
Conference Registration — The full-conference
advance registration fee is $550 for ACBSP members.
Nonmember registration is $750. Advance registration
ends May 13. Full-conference registration fees after May
13 are $650 for ACBSP members/$625 for nonmembers.
Visit www.acbsp.org for complete registration details.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Two pre-conference workshops will be offered on Friday,
June 12:
Best Practices in Assessing Student
Learning Outcomes
Janice Stoudemire
Founder and President of Palmetto
Academic Consulting Services, Inc.
and ACBSP Past President
Lodging — The Philadelphia Downtown Marriott is the
headquarters hotel for ACBSP Conference 2015. The
ACBSP group rate is $199/night, single/double, plus
applicable state and local taxes. Book online or call
1-800-228-9290 by May 13, 2015 and mention ACBSP
to ensure you receive the discounted rate.
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ACBSP update Winter 2015
Final Call for Presentations — Deadline is January 31
The ACBSP Annual Conference Committee
invites proposals for presentations during
the ACBSP Conference 2015. 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.
Four educational session tracks are offered: the overall theme of “Partnering with Business for Student Success,”
Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in Global Business Education, and the Accreditation Process.
The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2015. Click here to submit your presentation and for complete details.
Teaching Excellence Award
Applications Must be
Submitted by January 31
There is still time to recognize a faculty member or submit
your own application for the 2015 ACBSP Teaching
Excellence Award. This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding classroom instruction and recognize
excellence in each of the 10 ACBSP regions.
The Teaching Excellence Award Committee 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. A special version in Spanish
exclusively for use by Region 9 members is also available.
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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ACBSP update Winter 2015
ACBSP Honors Dr. Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. with Dedication of
a Library in His Name
Dr. Vaughn was Professor of Marketing and Dean of the
College of Business Administration at Alabama State University for nearly 40 years. He was instrumental in promoting the
value of specialized business education through ACBSP. He
served as an ACBSP champion on the campus of ASU, working to ensure that the University secured accreditation of its
business programs in 1993. (ACBSP most recently reaffirmed
accreditation of the business programs at ASU in 2013.)
Dr. Vaughn held a number of volunteer leadership positions at both the regional and national level, serving first as
president of the Southeastern Region and then as president
of ACBSP in 2000-01. He was named an ACBSP emeritus
member upon his retirement from teaching in 2010.
To honor Dr. Vaughn, colleagues from ACBSP member
campuses throughout the Southeastern Council of Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP Region 3), raised more than
$20,000 to dedicate the Percy J. Vaughn Jr. Accreditation
Library at the ACBSP home office in Overland Park,
Kansas. More than $11,000 was donated by faculty, staff,
students and graduates of the College of Business Administration at ASU. Region 3 members contributed $10,000.
On Friday, Nov. 14, Dr. Vaughn, along with three of his five
grown children, colleagues from Alabama State University,
and business educators from across the Southeast and as
far away as Paris, France, came to the ACBSP office for a
ceremony to dedicate the Percy J. Vaughn Jr. Accreditation
Library and recognize Dr. Vaughn for his commitment to
delivering quality business education.
Dr. Le-Quita Booth, Dean of the College of Business Administration at Alabama State University, was among those
who spoke of the impact Dr. Vaughn had on the lives of his
students. She shared the story of a former student who had
struggled with a reading disability, but with Dr. Vaughn’s
guidance and support graduated from Alabama State University in 2008 and went on to complete his master’s degree.
Now employed by the U.S. Army as an executive project officer, the former student has started a non-profit. “He wants
to be a motivational force, propelling youth forward and
encouraging them to see their full potential, because that’s
what Dr. Vaughn did for him,” Dr. Booth said.
Rene’ Vaughn, who spoke on behalf of the Vaughn family
said this of his father, “He is a man of strong determination
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and goodwill and will fight for what he believes in, and that
was educating thousands of students who have graduated
from the College of Business Administration at Alabama
State University in Montgomery, Alabama.”
Dr. Dewayne Thompson, Chair of the Business Department
at Lee University and President ACBSP Region 3 in 2011-12
spoke on behalf of Region 3 members. “We see the future
with greater clarity, with a more robust vision, for having
stood on the shoulders of Percy Vaughn,” he said.
“Dr. Vaughn is a man of strong integrity, a man committed
to the goals of higher education, and a man whose legacy
will not be forgotten,” said Dr. Anthony Negbenebor, Dean
of the School of Business at Gardner-Webb University and
ACBSP President.
In his speech at the dedication ceremony, Dr. Vaughn said:
“Change is inevitable. It shows that we are always in a state
of transforming and seeking to improve our world. Even
with modern technology and all of its gadgets and iPhones,
smart boards and Androids, there’s still nothing more
beautiful than a newly erected edifice to touch our souls
when we gaze at its grandeur, roam through its insides, and
give thanks for the history that it will hold for generations to
come. I agree with the comment President George W. Bush
made at the dedication of his library: ‘My name may be on
the building, but it belongs to all of you.’”
ACBSP update Winter 2015
Welcome New Members!
ACBSP Welcomed 72 New Member Campuses in
22 Countries in 2014
• ABMS Switzerland.............................................................Switzerland
• ADA University...................................................................Azerbaijan
• Albright College.................................................................USA
• American University for Humanities..................................Republic of Georgia
• Amity University Haryana..................................................India
• Arkansas State University...................................................USA
• Asian School of Business Management (ASBM).................India
• Australian College of Kuwait..............................................Kuwait
• Bharatidasan Institute of Management.............................India
• Box Hill College Kuwait......................................................Kuwait
• Business Institut EDU a.s....................................................Czech Republic
• California State University — Channel Islands..................USA
• California University of Pennsylvania.................................USA
• Cambridge Business School S.R.O......................................Czech Republic
• Charisma University...........................................................Turks and Caicos Islands
• Cheyney University of Pennsylvania...................................USA
• Colby-­‐Sawyer College.......................................................USA
• College of Western Idaho...................................................USA
• Columbia College...............................................................USA
• Concordia College Alabama................................................USA
• Continental University.......................................................Peru
• Cornerstone University.......................................................USA
• Daffodil International University........................................Bangladesh
• Dillard University................................................................USA
• East Central College...........................................................USA
• East Stroudsburg University...............................................USA
• Ecole International de Marketing
du Luxe de Paris — IPE......................................................France
• ECPI University...................................................................USA
• Emirates College of Technology..........................................United Arab Emirates
• Fashion Institute of Technology..........................................USA
• Financial University under the Government
of the Russian Federation...................................................Russia
• Guru Kashi University.........................................................India
• INTI International Education SDN BHD...............................Malaysia
• IPE Management School — Paris......................................France
• Kyrgyz Economic University
named after M. Ryskulbekov..............................................Kyrgyz Republic
• Life University....................................................................USA
Latin America....continued from page 5.
• Limestone College.............................................................USA
• Louisiana State University — Eunice.................................USA
• Madonna University...........................................................USA
• McMaster University..........................................................Canada
• Minnesota State Community
and Technical College.........................................................USA
• National Business School...................................................Guatemala
• National Park Community College.....................................USA
• New England College.........................................................USA
• North South University......................................................Bangladesh
• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College..............................USA
• Paris School of Business.....................................................France
• Parker University...............................................................USA
• Philadelphia University......................................................USA
• Pole Paris Alternance — IPE.............................................France
• Quality Leadership University............................................Panama
• Robeson Community College.............................................USA
• Salman bin Abdulaziz University........................................Saudi Arabia
• Savannah Technical College...............................................USA
• Shri Dharmasthaia Manjunatheshwara.............................India
• SMT. Hiraben Nanavati Institute of
Management & Research for Women.................................India
• Southeastern University.....................................................USA
• Southern University at Shreveport.....................................USA
• Southern Wesleyan University...........................................USA
• SRM University...................................................................India
• Swiss UMEF University.......................................................Switzerland
• Thiagarajar School of Management...................................India
• Tusculum College...............................................................USA
• Universidad Autonoma de Baja California..........................Mexico
• Universidad Del Quindio....................................................Colombia
• Universidad Europea de Madrid.........................................Spain
• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.......................Peru
• Universidad Regiomontana...............................................Mexico
• University of Hawaii — West Oahu...................................USA
• University of North Texas at Dallas.....................................USA
• Upper Iowa University........................................................USA
• Wallace Community College Selma....................................USA
ACBSP Region 9 will have to consolidate projects that have
developed to strengthen the network of universities in Latin
America and provide greater value for its members.
information and conducting sessions on ACBSP standards
and accreditation model, supporting universities that are
under preparation and already accredited.
Language barriers, which in many cases also impacts the
involvement of all people in universities, will demand that we
generate more information in Spanish.
I look forward to seeing you this summer in Philadelphia at
ACBSP Conference 2015, Partnering with Business for Student
Success, where we hope to have the participation of all
member universities in Latin America.
In all these areas, the Office of Latin America Operations
should intervene more effectively, continuing sharing
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they would, at the time of this writing, see four colleges they
could attend. An employer could also verify accreditation of a
school by simply entering the school’s name.
Once the user selects a school from the results, they will see a
list of all the ACBSP accredited programs at the school. They
can also click on the school name for contact information,
including a link to the school’s website or business program
landing page.
Backstage Pass gives you a front row seat to learn more about
various features of the ACBSP website. For this issue, we’re
going to highlight the accreditation
tool.
In fall of 2014, we completed work on an online search
system of our database of accredited programs. Our vision
was to allow the public the ability to quickly and easily verify
ACBSP accreditation and search for ACBSP accredited
schools they wished to attend. Accordingly, I’d like to
introduce you to the new ACBSP accreditation search tool.
Using the search tool is simple. The easiest way to access
the search is by going directly to www.acbspsearch.org.
However, it’s also accessible through acbsp.org by way of the
“Members Homepage,” going to the “Accreditation” tab,
and then clicking “Find Accredited Programs.”
As a faculty member or administrator at your institution, you’ll
find value in the search tool by being able to confirm that we
have the correct information displayed. If you’ve added or
removed a program since receiving initial or reaffirmation of
accreditation or since your last QA report, that may not be
reflected in our databases.
The search screen looks like this:
You know the value of accreditation. It’s our goal that the
public — students, parents, guidance counselors, and others —
will find that value as well. Finding your accredited programs
through the accreditation search tool is just the first step.
From here, it’s just a matter of choosing search parameters.
None of the options are required. Searching with no
parameters selected would return to a list of all of our
accredited schools. If a student, for example, wanted to find an
accredited marketing program at public colleges in Kansas,
As always, we look to our members for comments and
suggestions. If you have any ideas on how we can enhance
the usefulness of the tool or if you find outdated information,
please let us know. Your suggestions help us in our mission to
continuously improve.
— Giles Rafol
Manager of New Media
[email protected]
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Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes:
Odgerel Batmunkh Delivers the First Mongolian Academic
Presentation at an ACBSP Conference
At the 2014 ACBSP International Conference in
Athens, Greece this past November, Ms. Odgerel Batmunkh presented a comparison of exam results between
Mongolia and other regions of the world. The paper, which
is related to her master’s research project, focuses on how
the cumulative results from standardized testing completed by Mongolian business schools provided by Peregrine
Academic Services can be used for academic continuous
improvement. The paper was the first Mongolian academic
presentation at an ACBSP conference.
The genesis for the comparison paper goes back to 2011
when officials with the Mongolian National Council for
Education Accreditation selected the ACBSP to focus on
accreditation with Mongolian business schools. Recognizing
the programmatic assessment need, the MNCEA encouraged Peregrine Academic Services to provide a translated
version of the company’s global business education exam
so that both graduate and undergraduate students could be
assessed using a standardized and internationally recognized instrument. Use of the online exam began in 2011
and continues today with 16 Mongolian b-schools, several
of which are now ACBSP accredited.
The Mongolian Office of Peregrine Academic Services
(PASM) was established in 2012. The PASM office provides
client service support to the Mongolian schools for exam
administration. The office also provides consulting services
for higher education in Mongolia and throughout eastern
Asia. The office is staffed with three team members.
Odgerel provides global and client support services to
students and faculty of the higher education institutions in
Mongolia that are using Peregrine program level online
assessment exams, building upon her direct experience in
education as a high school math teacher at leading Mongolian high schools. She graduated from the Dokuz Eylul
University in Izmir, Turkey with a Bachelor’s degree in
Applied Mathematics. Odgerel is currently working on her
Master’s degree in Education at the Mongolian Pedagogical
University with a thesis work titled “Assessment of student
learning outcomes within the framework of Peregrine
online assessment exams.”
Odgerel Batmunkh received an award for “Special Recognition of Outstanding Student
Presentation from Mongolia” from Region 8 co-presidents Jeremy Cripps (left) and Vasilis
Botopolos at the 2014 ACBSP International Conference in Athens, Greece.
Odgerel examined the cumulative results from the Mongolian testing and compared the test results with similar
exam results provided by Peregrine from the U.S., Europe,
and other regions of the world. The analysis focused on
identifying the strengths of the Mongolian business programs and the opportunities for improvement. The results
of Odgerel’s research will be used by Mongolian officials
in order to focus on areas for continuous improvement and
quality assurance. The strategic goal is that Mongolian
students are academically prepared and competitive for
employment in the global market.
In Athens, Odgerel presented the topic-level comparisons
and analyses from the CPC-based Comprehensive Exam.
For her thesis, Odgerel will drill down to the subject-level
within each of the Common Professional Component
(CPC) topics. Such analyses will help bolster the applicability
of the study for Mongolian Higher Education reform.
Since 2010, 18 universities in Mongolia have become members of
ACBSP, nine of which are accredited and eight are in candidacy for
accreditation.
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TED Talk:
Knowledge Creation: Capturing Wisdom Systemically
By: Dr2 Ted Sun, Vice Chancellor, SMC University & President-Elect of ACBSP Region 8
Another ACBSP conference over, what did I learn? A few
vague thoughts of some interesting presentations linger. As I
said my goodbyes to many colleagues and friends in Athens,
something dawned on me. I’ve been to many conferences
ranging from hundreds to thousands of people. How much
knowledge are we really passing forward and applying from
what is seen at each conference?
Just the day before, I recall the many scholars sitting around
me, many asking fascinating questions of the presenters; and
I wondered, how much new knowledge is created from these
conference presentations and discussions? From the best
presenters, regardless of the conference, whether it’s an
ACBSP conference or a UN Global compact conference,
I remember interesting points from the presentations,
which I write down. With the best of
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to my classroom or an organization.
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knowledge (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 1995).
co-creation process that
Within the knowledge creation spiral
yields solutions to some of the toughest challenges we face
(see diagram), information has to be applied and measured
in education; at the same time, create systemic innovations
to create new knowledge (Sun, 2007). What often happens in that transform education for a better future. A high level
classrooms and within communications, including conference overview of the knowledge creation process includes the
presentations, is the passing of information. Competing with following stages:
the billions of bytes of information that the human brain
1. Gathering tacit knowledge – from a broad attendance,
receives at any given minute, the ability to recall is limited.
the greatest challenges facing attendees are gathered.
From my second doctorate, educational psychology revealed
2. Synthesizing challenges – with a small group of scholars,
secrets of how the human brain learns in much more depth.
the challenges are synthesized so that a clear set of
The emotional attachment to information is what creates
systemic issues are brought forward, creating awareness.
knowledge — something that can be recalled easily and ap3. Systemic analysis – using a solution orientation, rather
plied at a later time (Ormrod, 2006). It led me to realize the
than a problem-based approach, the overall
incredible potentials of human knowledge that conferences
interconnectivity between various systems of issues are
have the potential to capture.
exposed (Checkland, 1999), thus identified.
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Knowledge Creation....continued from page 14.
4. Knowledge creation – based on the principle of
interconnectivity, participants co-create solutions from
new ideas, which when applied, enhance the systems as
a whole, not just address single problems. Accountability
measures also are identified.
5. Ideas Transfer – at the next international conference,
solutions and accountability measures are shared and
discussed amongst attendees.
6. Application – solutions are applied in the field, yielding
different results, depending on the environment. New
knowledge is created from applications, along with new
challenges, which feed into the next cycle.
Within each stage are significant foundations of research
supporting the processes, well beyond what I can quantify
in a single page article (i.e. emotional intelligence, group
empowerment model, constructivism and systems thinking).
I have designed the process, however, to be scalable for any
organization. The caveat is, people are passionate about
creating change, not just following and adapting to someone
else’s change.
At the International Conference in Athens, the first stage began with the gathering of the greatest challenges facing
attendees. These challenges ranged from student learning and
attraction to faculty development. Stages two through four
will continue using an online learning system, compliments
of SMC University. By the next International Conference,
or perhaps later at the annual conference, we can initiate
the fifth stage.
As a knowledge creation spiral, the hopes are the process
will enable us to tap into the brilliance of the many scholars
who shape the academic community and collaborate on a
regular basis, thereby helping each other create new ideas
and solve major problems. Such collaborations will drive
the organization well beyond an accreditation body, to a
leading knowledge creation entity for the field of education,
and result in the application of new ideas within our
individual schools.
I personally invite all scholars of universities and colleges
from around the world, in every ACBSP region, to join the
dialogue; share our greatest challenges, contribute ideas,
learn from others, and watch the process unfold, leading us
to a suite of systemic solutions that can change education
for generations. We no longer need to be daunted with our
repetitive problems. There is a population of brilliant minds
within ACBSP which can create solutions for great success.
Be part of the collective wisdom that will change the world.
Join the knowledge creation today. — Ted Sun
Did You Know?
A record number of site visits are scheduled for spring 2015.
Thirty-five schools (10 Associate and 25 Baccalaureate/Graduate)
are scheduled for site visits in eight countries including: Austria,
Canada, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Switzerland, and
the United States.
We should have a lot to celebrate in Philadelphia this June!
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Highlights from the 2014 International Conference
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Delaware Technical Community College Celebrates
Recognition as a Military Friendly School
Delaware Technical Community College celebrated
its recent designation as a 2015 Military Friendly®
School at a ceremony in October. The Military
Friendly® School designation was awarded by
Victory Media to the top 15 percent of colleges,
universities and trade schools in the country that
embrace military students and commit to their
success. The survey used to designate Military
Friendly® Schools captures over 50 leading practices
in supporting military students.
“We are very proud of our veterans and military
service members. At Delaware Tech we are
committed to dedicating the resources our military
Major General Francis Vavala (Delaware National Guard), Dr. Kathy Janvier (Acting Vice President and Campus
students need to succeed in the classroom and after
Director, Stanton/George Campus) and Dr. Mark Brainard (Delaware Tech President) pose with the plaque
honoring Delaware Tech as a Military Friendly® School.
graduation,” said Dr. Mark T. Brainard, Delaware
veterans with resources to help them succeed and offers
Tech president. “This designation is a true testament to the
support and camaraderie.
tireless efforts of our faculty and staff who are serving more
than 2,000 veterans, service members and their families
The College also demonstrates its commitment to veterans
enrolled college wide this fall.”
through dedicated veteran and service member counselors
that assist current and veteran service members and their
Celebration events were held at Delaware Tech campus
dependents through the process of applying for benefits
locations statewide and included student veteran speakers,
online, getting tuition bills paid and enrolling in classes.
members of the armed forces and military officials. Major
General Francis D. Vavala of the Delaware National Guard
The Military Friendly® Schools designation process
discussed the importance of assistance for veterans and
includes extensive research and a data-driven survey of
service members pursuing higher education, “I’m so happy
academic institutions nationwide approved for Post-9/11
and inspired to be here to celebrate two great military
GI Bill funding. The survey is administered free and open
accomplishments at Delaware Tech. I know that you are
to all post-secondary schools. Victory Media is a servicefocused on taking care of the men and women of your
disabled, veteran-owned business serving the military
country. Your creation of a new student veterans group,
community since 2001.
Veterans Inspiring Progress, is a great thing ... Dr. Brainard
truly embodies the term military friendly.”
The business programs at Delaware Technical Community College were
first accredited by ACBSP in 1996. Accreditation was reaffirmed in
Delaware Tech supports military veterans through the
2007. Learn more at www.dtcc.edu.
Veterans Inspiring Progress (VIP) program. VIP is a
statewide student veteran organization that connects student
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Webster Introduces Odyssey in Athens
Webster University students have a new option for studyabroad opportunities. “Odyssey in Athens” will offer
students the opportunity to explore and study historic
sites in Greece while introducing them to the region’s rich
history and culture. The program starts spring, 2015.
Plans are underway to expand the program and offer
on-site undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as
well as access to other educational opportunities from other
peer institutions operating in the region.
“With its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural
heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for
formal study and experiential learning,” said Guillermo
A. Rodríguez, director of international projects for
Webster’s study abroad program. “Greece is the birthplace
of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature,
the Olympic game and much more, and will be a great
experience for students who wish to study abroad while also
seeing the cradle of democracy firsthand.”
The location of Odyssey Athens is close to the Acropolis and
the ancient Agora, as well as the National Archaeological
Museum, the Cycladic Museum, and the Benaki Museum.
Students also will have access to cultural events including
concerts, recitals, dance and theater, international trade
shows, conferences and symposia, public lectures, gallery
exhibits, sports events and marathons.
Students can participate in the program for a semester term,
a semester, an entire year, or for a summer. The program
is open to all students from accredited institutions who are
interested in this unique study abroad experience including
students from Webster, its affiliates, members of the Webster
International Network of Schools (WINS), Odyssey in
Athens affiliates and other associate institutions. While
programs will be taught in English, Greek-language courses
may be offered at all levels of proficiency based on demand.
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From left: Dr. Peter Maher, Associate Dean, Quality Assurance, Webster University-St. Louis;
Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean, George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology; and
Vasilis J. Botopoulos, Chancellor & Managing Director, Webster University - Athens, at the 2014
ACBSP International Conference in Athens, Greece.
Webster faculty will teach courses in “Odyssey in Athens,”
but faculty from other U.S. institutions may also teach
courses at the same location for their institutions’ studyabroad programs subject to an arrangement. As the
Webster Athens Campus program develops, Webster
University will work on agreements with those other
institutions to allow Webster students to receive credits for
taking their courses, as well as allowing students from other
colleges and universities to take Webster classes. Webster
University will offer at the Webster Athens Campus courses
leading to Bachelor, Master and a DMgt Degrees.
Students will be housed in shared rooms in apartments,
in the Plaka area in the center of Athens. Apartment
housing will include kitchen facilities, air conditioned or fan
equipped rooms, laundry facilities and Internet.
The George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology was
first accredited by ACBSP in 2008. Webster University-Athens
Campus was host of the 2014 ACBSP International Conference in
Athens, Greece last November. Learn more at www.webster.edu.
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Corporate
Member
Spotlight
Peregrine Academic Services and Peregrine Leadership Institute:
Your Thought-Partners in Higher Education and Academic
Continuous Improvement
Are you ready to make a difference in higher education?
Peregrine Academic Services and the Peregrine Leadership
Institute are two companies with one mission: to make a
difference in the world by developing values-based leaders
and promoting excellence in higher education. Their passion
centers on quality in all that they do with meaningful, relevant,
and academically applicable services that help you achieve
your accreditation and related academic goals. More than
simply a service provider, they are your thought-partner in
higher education, internationally recognized for excellence as
the global leader for higher education support services.
Criminal Justice, and Public Administration academic degree
programs. Using an Inbound Exam/Outbound Exam
assessment construct (programmatic pre-test/post-test) to
determine initial knowledge levels and assess retained student
knowledge, allows academic officials to benchmark student
performance against specific aggregate pools and determine
the value-added by the institution based upon the student’s
academic experience.
The Peregrine Team
Your academic support team includes dedicated professionals
with experience in higher education, programming, and
client services with offices in Wyoming, Kansas, Idaho, South
Dakota, Washington D.C., Texas, Mongolia, and Switzerland.
Olin Oedekoven, Alimaa Jamiyansuren, Bill Parrott, Luis
Rodriguez, Alzakhgui Vandan, Markus Roth, Debbie Robbins,
Mick Thomas, Ichinkhorloo Batjargal, and Rick Mansheim
are ready to assist you with consulting services related to
assessment, accreditation, strategic planning, and academic
program development. Tom Kaness, Michael Napolitano,
Joe Lemmon, Ryan Scott, and Melissa Birk transform higher
education needs into online educational opportunities with
reliable and validated services. Brenda Bishop, Sarah Warne,
Kayla Vos, Josh Duryea, and Odgerel Batmunkh provide
excellence in client service and global customer support.
Collectively, along with partnerships in India (the SEAA Trust)
and Ghana (the AIOD), Peregrine fulfills a variety of academic
support needs.
Assessment Services
Programmatic assessment exams are available for Business
Administration, Accounting and Finance, Early Childhood
Education, Healthcare Administration, General Education,
Peregrine’s Global Business Education program assessment
services are available in Spanish, French, German, Mongolian,
Russian, and Portuguese with regional and country-specific
aggregate comparison pools. Services are customized to the
academic program and the exams are designed to address
institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements
related to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Educational Services
Peregrine provides online learning modules based on the
business program Common Professional Component
(CPC) topics. Each module includes a pre-test, 4-6 hours of
instructional material, and a post-test. Selected modules can
be used to build a customized academic leveling course
suitable for either undergraduate transfer students or new
graduate students. Use of the modules promotes student
retention, improves graduate rates, and is designed to
satisfy several AACSB, ACBSP, and IACBE accreditation
requirements related to quality and assurance of learning.
Peregrine provides an online American Psychological
Association (APA) educational service based on the 6th Edition
APA Style Manual (Spanish 2nd Edition). The service includes
a 17-section training course and a 50-question competency
exam designed to teach and evaluate the APA writing style.
Corporate Member Spotlight...continued on pg. 21.
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Corporate Member Spotlight....continued from page 20.
Peregrine’s is the only comprehensive online
APA solution that has proven effective with both
online and traditional academic programs. They
launched their first app in 2012 for the American
Psychological Association (APA) writing style based
on the 6th Edition manual. They updated the
APA app in 2014 with versions available for iOS,
Android, and Window’s Tablets.
Educational Support Services
Peregrine provides a variety of academic
consulting services used by both accreditation
organizations and institutions of higher education
around the world for quality assurance, capacity
development, and sustainability. They regularly
conduct training workshops for faculty and school
administration teams related to strategic planning,
learning outcomes assessment, academic program
development, accreditation self-study preparation,
and quality assurance. Specifically, they offer consulting
services for colleges and universities related to:
• Seeking or renewing U.S.-based accreditation (e. g., assisting
with planning and supporting the self-study process).
• Developing new academic programs or reviewing existing
programs.
• Developing, reviewing, or simplifying outcome assessment
(quality assurance) processes for programs and non-academic
departments.
• Faculty evaluation, faculty development, and institution
management.
Additionally, Peregrine offers consulting services to
accreditation organizations related to:
• Recognition by national or global bodies such as CHEA
(The Council for Higher Education Accreditation) or
EQAR (the European Quality Assurance Register for
Higher Education).
• Reviewing, developing, and improving standards/principles.
Leadership Development
Peregrine provides workshops and seminars related to
leadership development, team building, and executive level
leadership. Sessions focus on applied leadership and the
unique challenges of leadership in higher education. For
Peregrine, leadership is an action-packed, hands-on effort
that frequently includes hard choices, solid people skills, and
an unwavering adherence to strong values. Leadership is
about earning trust and respect through modeled behaviors
and inspiring people to reach their potential to achieve the
vision. Leaders recognize the value staff and faculty bring
to the organization, harness their potential, and guide them
towards achieving a well-communicated vision. Leadership
is a team effort that involves more than just faithful followers,
but also includes peers and superiors within a collaborative
environment of continuous improvement, growth, and
change.
Collectively, the Peregrine team has all worked previously in
government (state and federal) and private business. They have
worked in the energy sectors, law enforcement, defense, higher
education, emergency management, retail, and services/
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Contact www.PeregrineAcademics.com (+1 307 685-1555)
or [email protected] to explore how Peregrine
can help you make a difference with your higher education
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Peregrine Academic Services has been a Corporate Member since 2009
and Valued Partner of ACBSP since 2010.
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A Conversation With...
Wilfredo Giraldo, Director of Latin American Operations
What is your background? I was born in Ancash, Peru, but I have lived
in Lima since I was eight years old. I studied Industrial Engineering at the
National Engineering University and now I have a masters degree in Administration and a Doctoral Degree in Accounting and Finance. I was specialized
in Quality Management, working on that field in many companies in Peru
and also I led the implementation of the National Quality Award. I have
been working at San Martin de Porres University for the past seven years.
What personal information do you want to share about family,
hobbies or interests? I have two children, Diego who has a degree in
Administration, and Romina, who is studying medicine. My lovely wife
Patricia is my support in everything I do. I am one of six brothers. My father
died when I was six years old. My mother Guadalupe is a diamond to me,
she is always giving me advice to be a better person. My favorite hobbies are
practicing many sports (soccer, swimming, riding bikes among others) and
watching movies.
In September 2012, I had the chance to join
ACBSP as Director of Latin American Operations. I have been evaluator and mentor
and now in my current position my role is to
develop accreditation membership in Latin
America as well as to give technical support
to members. I represent ACBSP at various
conferences and meeting held in Latin
America and conduct training seminars.
What are you most proud to have accomplished in your life? From
my personal perspective: to have two children well educated and very good
persons. From my professional perspective: to set up a National Quality
Award in Peru.
What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be professional to help
my family. There were no universities in Ancash, so I moved to Lima.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? The best piece
of advice I ever received came from my first boss, she told me, “Put more
effort where your actions get most impact and always keep a balance with
your work and family .“
What are your job responsibilities with ACBSP? I am Director of the Quality
Business Institute at San Martin de Porres University. My role is to strengthen
linkages between university and industries developing services to improve their
organizations by implementing quality management strategies and technics.
Who do you most admire as a leader and why? Nelson Mandela. He
was a leader in the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. He had the
tenacity that besides everything that happened to him he just kept fighting
for a better South Africa.
ACBSP Staff
Douglas Viehland
Steve Parscale Wilfredo Giraldo Executive Director/CEO
Chief Accreditation Officer
Director of Latin American
Operations
Mary Riley Diana HallerudMelinda Dorning
Assistant Director
Associate Director
Assistant Director of
for Administration
of Accreditation
Marketing & Communications
Editor, ACBSP Update
Sherry WilliamsSarah HaasGiles Rafol
Manager of First Impressions Conference and Meetings Manager of New Media
Manager
Toni AdamsMaliha KhanRon DeYoung
Accreditation Manager
Digital Content Specialist
Executive Liaison to the
Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree
Larry Zachrich Board of Commissioners
Executive Liaison to the
Associate Degree
Board of Commissioners
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ACBSP update H o n o r
S o c i e t y
Winter 2015
N e w s
Delta Mu Delta in Europe
John Lewington Carries the Message of
Delta Mu Delta to an International Audience
Delta Mu Delta appreciates the invitation extended to
us by Doug Viehland to attend the ACBSP International
Conference in Athens. The 2014 International Conference
represents DMD’s first with official DMD representation:
Dr. John Lewington, our Region 8-10 representative. Dr.
Lewington networked with groups from UAE, Dubai, India,
Morocco, Mongolia, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, and
the Czech Republic.
One highlight of the conference was the presentation
by Dr. Anass A. Lahlou, CEO, American University of
Leadership, who gave a wonderful testimonial about their
first DMD induction in Morocco which was attended by
graduates and their families.
Delta Mu Delta is also pleased to introduce
Jeff Arnold as our new Executive Director.
Jeff began his work with DMD in early
January and most recently served as
Executive Director of the American Society
of Home Inspectors.
Delta Mu Delta invites you to our next Biennial,
Nov. 6–8, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri. Look for more
details about that in the April issue of ACBSP Update and
at www.deltamudelta.org.
Perry Glen Moore
President, Delta Mu Delta
Dr. Lewington’s presence in Athens represents DMD’s first
step in educating Regions 8-10 about the nature and value
of Delta Mu Delta in celebrating excellence in international
business education and linking their students to DMD’s
global membership.
Kappa Beta Delta to Award 10 Scholarships This Year
Kappa Beta Delta is proud to announce
that 10 scholarships will be awarded for the
2015-16 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, 2015, by contacting Mary Riley
at [email protected] or Dennis Brode, Kappa Beta Delta
President, at [email protected].
The deadline for application submission is April 1, 2015.
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.
Mary Riley
Staff Liaison
KBD International
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ACBSP update H o n o r
S o c i e t y
Winter 2015
N e w s
Dr. Donald H. Driemeier, Founder of SBD,
Receives the Ambassador of Excellence Award
Happy New Year! 2015 will be a big year for Sigma Beta
Delta (SBD) International Honor Society for business,
management, and administration. In November, our society
will team up with Delta Mu Delta to hold a joint conference
in Kansas City, Mo., for all of our members and partner
institutions. This year also begins SBD’s relationship with
Nationwide Insurance. Nationwide will offer all SBD
members lower rates but more importantly SBD’s partnership with Nationwide will give SBD members access
to internships with Nationwide all over the country. SBD
is very proud of these internships as a tangible benefit to
membership along with Fellowship Awards and numerous
other benefits.
The ACBSP Regions continue to recognize the importance
of honoring high achieving students that SBD recognizes
from regionally accredited business programs. SBD thanks
ACBSP Regions 2, 4 and 6 for pledging their support of
SBD’s Fellowship Program. ACBSP continues to support
SBD as well by hosting SBD at its annual conference to
meet with ACBSP educational members and offer them the
ability to recognize the top students in their programs. SBD
currently works with 42 ACBSP educational members.
The beginning of 2015 is the beginning to the end of
SBD celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Part of Sigma Beta
Delta’s celebrations included awarding the Ambassador of
Excellence Award to Dr. Donald H. Driemeier, a founding member of Sigma Beta Delta. The Ambassador of
Excellence Award is given to individuals who have made
significant contributions to humankind through excellence
in management and administration.
Dr. Driemeier’s role in the birth
and maturation of Sigma Beta
Delta has been a major force in
advancing this important
dimension of the nation’s honor
community. His life and service
have influenced and enhanced
many thousands of individuals
within the higher education
community. Don became
fascinated by Greek letter honor
societies when he was 10 or 12
Dr. Donald H. Driemeier,
years old. This is because his
Founder of Sigma Beta Delta
mother was one of the earliest
women inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.
Don became a member of Beta Gamma Sigma as a
graduate student, following in his mother’s footsteps.
When Dr. Driemeier learned that more than 900 business
programs, at the time, did not qualify for Delta Mu Delta or
Beta Gamma Sigma society chapters, he became a driving
force to create an honor society for business programs without specialized accredited, thus became Sigma Beta Delta.
Don and many others have helped Sigma Beta Delta over
the last 20 years, and to them we say, Job well done!
Peter Banholzer
Executive Director
Sigma Beta Delta
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ACBSP update Winter 2015
Assistant Professor Full-Time, Tenure-Track
School of Business & Global Innovation
The Marywood University School of Business & Global Innovation seeks an Assistant Professor for a full-time, tenure-track
appointment starting in the Fall 2015 semester.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching seven graduate and undergraduate courses per year, student advising, scholarly research, and service to the university as needed.
The School of Business & Global Innovation offers undergraduate degrees in multiple Business areas, including management, hospitality management, and financial planning; and graduate degrees in business administration, management
information systems, and financial information systems. The School of Business & Global Innovation is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary and located in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Qualified candidates will possess:
Ph.D. or related terminal degree in the Management or Finance area. A minimum of 15 graduate credits in the Management and/or Finance field is required. The ideal candidate has specialized experience in Hospitality Management, Sports
Management, and/or Entrepreneurship.
Prior college teaching experience is required. Applicants with at least 3 years of prior college teaching experience are
preferred (graduate assistant teaching may be included).
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Letter of application, unofficial transcripts, current resume/vita, and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of at
least three (3) references may be submitted to:
Dr. Art Comstock, Executive Director
School of Business & Global Innovation
Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509-1598
Electronic submission is preferred, via email attachment to [email protected].
Marywood University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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ACBSP update Winter 2015
Full-time/term-tenure track
Faculty Position in Economics
The Department of Management and Business at Messiah College invites applications for a full-time/
term-tenure track faculty position in Economics to begin in August 2015.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Excellent Teaching and Mentoring of Students: A normal
course load is four, three-credit courses per semester. Faculty members also serve as academic advisers and guides for
students in other areas of their lives. Courses may include Contemporary Economics, Comparative Political Economy,
World Economy, Principles of Macroeconomics and/or Principles of Microeconomics. Scholarship: Faculty members
are active learners in their disciplines and significant contributors to the body of knowledge and best practices in their
fields. Institutional Service: Faculty members share their time and insights with the College and their Department through
committee service, leading students groups, and other areas of need.
The Program: Economics Program distinguishes itself by preparing students through a unique blend of experiential
learning and faith integration. Such ways include, but are not limited to: IBI travel for 10 weeks in Europe, India and
China; study in Washington, D.C., through the American Studies Program; nationally recognized intern placements such
as London Axco Insurance Information. Through these experiences, students gain an understanding of the domestic
business environment, the constant changes most large and small businesses have to make, and the complexity of the
global economy.
The Department: Messiah’s ACBSP-accredited Department of Management & Business is one of the College’s largest
departments (www.messiah.edu/departments/business/). Home to six strong business majors and the International
Business Institute (http://www.messiah.edu/info/20548/international_business_institute), the Department provides a very
collegial environment in which to teach and to conduct other scholarly work.
The College: Messiah College is a Christian College of the liberal arts and applied sciences that is committed to an
embracing evangelical spirit and academic excellence. The main campus is located in a picturesque setting in SouthCentral Pennsylvania, minutes from the state capital, Harrisburg, and in close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The College also operates a satellite campus in Harrisburg
(www.messiah.edu).
Qualifications: Candidates who apply should demonstrate a strong background in the discipline. An earned doctoral
degree in the discipline is preferred; however, a person who is ABD or has significant business experience and/or
discipline specific certifications will be considered. Those with teaching experience will be given special consideration.
The College seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the
scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge.
Messiah College selects its educators for their Christian commitment as well as their proven teaching ability and their
reputation as experts in their chosen fields.
Outstanding candidates will be enthusiastic teachers with the ability to incorporate experiential learning in the classroom.
They must have the ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff, and be strong student advocates.
Additionally, they must be committed to active participation in the department with potential for leadership.
Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications and Nominations: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the
position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains
how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah College, which is “to educate men and
women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and
reconciliation in church and society.”
Paper applications will not be accepted.
For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5191.
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ACBSP update Winter 2015
Saint Leo University is one of the largest and most innovative Catholic universities in the United States.
A leading provider of higher education to the military and a leader in online higher education, Saint Leo enrolls
more than 16,000 students at the traditional University Campus (main campus), through the Center for Online
Learning and at 20 regional centers in seven states. Saint Leo has the following faculty positions available.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting – Chesapeake, Virginia; University Campus
Instructor/Assistant Associate Professor of Economics – University Campus
Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance – University Campus
Assistant /Associate Professor of Healthcare Management – Savannah, Georgia
Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Information Security, University Campus
Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management, University Campus
Assistant/Associate Professor of Management – Tampa, Florida; University Campus
Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Business - University Campus
Chair/Faculty of Healthcare Management – University Campus
For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://www.saintleo.edu/employment.aspx
Excellence, Community, Respect, Personal Development, Responsible Stewardship, Integrity
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ACBSP update Winter 2015
Program Director/Assistant Professor of Business – Sports Management
Fontbonne University seeks an Assistant Professor of Business – Sports Management (tenure track) to join the faculty in
the Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies. This is a full time faculty position with an excellent
benefit package. The successful candidate will also serve as the Sports Management Program Director.
About Fontbonne University: Fontbonne University is a Catholic coeducational institution of higher education offering
liberal arts and professional programs. More than 1,800 students annually benefit from the university’s high-quality
academic programs offered in a values-based, student-centered environment. Founded in 1923 and still sponsored
today by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the University embraces diversity and inclusion, and encourages open
communication and personal concern. Click here to learn about Fontbonne University: http://www.fontbonne.edu.
The University also boasts the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredited Eckelkamp
College of Global Business and Professional Studies (ECGBPS), which offers undergraduate and graduate degree
programs in traditional day, evening, and online formats. Undergraduate degrees include Accounting, Advertising,
Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Sports Management,
Health Care Management, and Human Resource Management. Graduate degrees include Master of Accountancy,
Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Master of Science in
Nonprofit Management, and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management. All students are provided with enormous
opportunities for growth, learning, and success - all with a broad worldview. Click here to learn more about ECGBPS:
http://www.fontbonne.edu/ecgb.
The Opportunity: Reporting to the Dean of the Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies,
the Assistant Professor of Sports Management (tenure track) will serve as the Program Director for the BS in Sports
Management, providing leadership for growth and maintenance of the program. As Program Director, the successful
candidate will receive an annual three (3) credit hour faculty teaching load release for administrative duties related to the
management of the Sports Management program.
Among the Job Duties:
• Serve as Program Director for the Sports Management program and facilitate development, growth,
and expansion of the program.
• Responsible for a standard faculty teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year, with an annual 3 credit hour
administrative release for program directorship.
• Provide leadership in assessing, screening, and evaluating part-time faculty teaching in the Sports Management
discipline in the College
Among the Qualifications:
• PhD in sports management or related field preferred, ABD and experience in field considered
• Practical sports management experience preferred
• Experience in curriculum and program development preferred
• Classroom teaching experience
To Apply: Please forward a current CV, letter of introduction, statement of teaching philosophy and the names of three
references to:
Human Resources
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
Or via email to: [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
More information about this position is available in the Career Center at www.acbsp.org.
Fontbonne University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ACBSP update Winter 2015
Assistant Professor of Business – Marketing
Fontbonne University seeks an Assistant Professor of Business to join the faculty in the Eckelkamp College of Global
Business and Professional Studies to teach courses in marketing. This is a tenure-track, full time faculty position with an
excellent benefit package. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2015.
About Fontbonne University: Fontbonne University is a Catholic coeducational institution of higher education offering
liberal arts and professional programs. More than 1,800 students annually benefit from the university’s high-quality
academic programs offered in a values-based, student-centered environment. Founded in 1923 and still sponsored
today by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the University embraces diversity and inclusion, and encourages open
communication and personal concern. Click here to learn about Fontbonne University: http://www.fontbonne.edu.
The University also boasts the ACBSP accredited Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies
(ECGBPS), which offers more than a dozen undergraduate and graduate degree programs in traditional day, evening,
and online formats. Fontbonne’s evening and online programs are specifically designed in a convenient, accelerated
model for non-traditional students. All students are provided with enormous opportunities for growth, learning, and
success - all with a broad worldview.
Learn more about ECGBPS: http://www.fontbonne.edu/ecgb.
The Opportunity:
• Reporting to the Dean of the Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies, the Assistant Professor of
Business will teach courses in marketing, integrated marketing communications, marketing research, and promotions.
• High morale exists among the faculty and staff in the College of Business. The group describes itself as having a
supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
• Fontbonne University has a rich history and reputation. Fontbonne community members display values including
fostering excellence, integrity, respect, diversity, community, justice, service, and faith.
• St. Louis is an incredible place to live and work. The area boasts a moderate cost of living with ample opportunity for
outdoor recreation, sports, arts, entertainment, and more.
Among the Job Duties:
• Responsible for a standard faculty teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Nine month contract with possible opportunities for teaching during the summer if desired
• Maintain currency in field
• Advise students in curriculum, internships, and career development
Among the Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in marketing or related field; ABD applicants will be considered
• Classroom and online teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in e-marketing, social media, and advertising
• Industry/professional organization experience preferred
• Experience in curriculum and program development preferred
To Apply: Please forward a current CV, letter of introduction, statement of teaching philosophy and the names of three
references to:
Human Resources
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
Or via email to: [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
More information about this position is available in the Career Center at www.acbsp.org.
Fontbonne University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ACBSP update Winter 2015
Assistant Professor of Business – Emphasis in Economics/Finance
Fontbonne University seeks an Assistant Professor of Business to join the faculty in the Eckelkamp College of Global
Business and Professional Studies to teach courses in economics, finance, and other related courses. This is a tenuretrack, full time faculty position with an excellent benefit package. The anticipated start date for this position is August
2015.
About Fontbonne University: Fontbonne University is a Catholic coeducational institution of higher education offering
liberal arts and professional programs. More than 1,800 students annually benefit from the university’s high-quality
academic programs offered in a values-based, student-centered environment. Founded in 1923 and still sponsored
today by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the University embraces diversity and inclusion, and encourages open
communication and personal concern. Click here to learn about Fontbonne University: http://www.fontbonne.edu.
The University also boasts the ACBSP accredited Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies
(ECGBPS), which offers more than a dozen undergraduate and graduate degree programs in traditional day, evening,
and online formats. Fontbonne’s evening and online programs are specifically designed in a convenient, accelerated
model for non-traditional students. All students are provided with enormous opportunities for growth, learning, and
success - all with a broad worldview.
Learn more about ECGBPS: http://www.fontbonne.edu/ecgb.
The Opportunity:
• Reporting to the Dean of the Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies, the Assistant Professor of
Economics will teach economics, finance, and quantitative courses related to the business discipline
• High morale exists among the faculty and staff in the College of Business. The group describes itself as having a
supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
• Fontbonne University has a rich history and reputation. Fontbonne community members display values including
fostering excellence, integrity, respect, diversity, community, justice, service, and faith.
• St. Louis is an incredible place to live and work. The area boasts a moderate cost of living with ample opportunity for
outdoor recreation, sports, arts, entertainment, and more.
Among the Job Duties:
• Responsible for a standard faculty teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Nine month contract with possible opportunities for teaching during the summer if desired
• Maintain currency in field
• Advise students
Among the Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in economics, finance, or related field, ABD applicants will be considered
• Classroom and online teaching experience
• Private sector experience encouraged
• Experience in curriculum and program development preferred
To Apply: Please forward a current CV, letter of introduction, statement of teaching philosophy and the names of three
references to:
Human Resources
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
Or via email to: [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
More information about this position is available in the Career Center at www.acbsp.org.
Fontbonne University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ACBSP update Winter 2015
Assistant Professor, Strategic Management
The College of Business at St. Ambrose University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the
Managerial Studies department. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate program (200 majors), s/he will also teach
in the Master of Business Administration program (300).
The Managerial Studies department is comprised of thirteen fulltime faculty members. The College has maintained
ACBSP accreditation for over 20 years and takes great pride in superior teaching. Tenure track faculty are expected to
excel at teaching, research, and service to students and university constituents.
Responsibilities: Specific job requirements include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate-level, on-site
and on-line courses in Strategy and others as necessary. The candidate will work collegially and support the department
in guiding, advising, and mentoring students. Tenure track faculty will maintain an active research agenda. Service is an
integral part of faculty performance.
Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess a PhD (or, DBA) in business administration with a concentration in
Strategic
Management. Although not required, candidates with additional interest and academic qualifications and/or experience
in international management and/or entrepreneurship are desired. Candidates who are ABD and close to completing all
requirements for their doctoral degree may also apply.
Application Process: Position is open until filled.
Salary commensurate with experience, and includes an excellent benefit package.
Visit http://www.sau.edu/College_of_Business.html, for additional information on the College, and
http://www.sau.edu/Academic_Programs/Management.html to learn more about the department.
Applicants may contact Dr. Arun Pillutla, Chairperson, Managerial Studies department, at 563-333-6163, or
[email protected]. Please apply online at http://www.sau.edu/Human_Resources/Jobs.html and upload a letter of
application, vita, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), contact information for at least three (3) references, and course
evaluation summaries (recent two years), if available. St. Ambrose is an independent, comprehensive, and Catholic diocesan university firmly grounded in the liberal arts.
About the College of Business: In addition to Managerial Studies, the College of Business includes the departments of
Accounting, Communication, Finance/Economics/Decision Sciences, and Marketing. Overall undergraduate enrollments
recently ranged between 450-500. The College of Business offers several graduate programs including the Master of Accounting (30+) and the Master of Organizational Leadership (100+), and a Doctorate in Business Administration (~40
candidates).
About the University: Founded in 1882, St. Ambrose University (www.sau.edu) is a regional comprehensive university
(approx. 3,600 students) offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and nearly 20 graduate programs. The main campus
in Davenport is amidst the thriving metropolitan area known as the Quad Cities. The area is home to numerous, wellknown service and manufacturing firms and includes the international headquarters for Deere & Company.
See http://www.visitquadcities.com/page.php?pid=140 for an overview of the metro area.
EOE
ACBSP update Winter 2015
Assistant / Associate Professor of Marketing
Oklahoma Baptist University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution with more than 2,000 students and 300 faculty
and staff, on a 200-acre campus in Shawnee, Oklahoma. OBU seeks to transform lives by equipping students to: pursue
academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live a life worthy of the
high calling of God in Christ.
Position Purpose: The College of Business invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor who
can teach marketing and business communication courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Essential Functions:
• Teaching Marketing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Teaching Business Communication courses at the undergraduate level
• Student advising
• University committee service as assigned
• College of Business duties as assigned
• Lead the assessment process for the Marketing major
• Working with Admissions to recruit students to the major
• Networking within the community to help students connect with industry
Qualifications:
• Ability to teach
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to advise and mentor students
• Willingness to teach online courses
Education:
• Preferred: PhD. Or DBA
• Required: MBA or other business-related Masters
Experience:
• Preferred: Successful teaching experience at the college level and industry experience
Special Requirements:
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University and the Paul Dickinson College of Business
• Active member in a local evangelical Church
To Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of application, and OBU Faculty application form: http://www.okbu.edu/
businessaffairs/hr/forms.html, vita, three current letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts. Review will begin
immediately and continue until position is filled. Scan completed application along with other requested materials and
send to [email protected].
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ACBSP update Winter 2015
Assistant Professor of Accounting/Finance
Tenure-Track
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE: The College of Mount Saint Vincent (Riverdale, New York) seeks an Assistant Professor of
Accounting or Finance with a strong student-centered focus to start in the fall of 2015. The candidate should have a PhD
or DBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance and must hold CPA certification. Responsibilities include teaching
four courses each semester, advising and mentoring students, engaging in scholarly activities and participating in service
activities. This is a tenure-track position with a 10-month appointment and salary commensurate with credentials and
experience. Successful candidates will provide leadership to the undergraduate program in accounting and finance. The
candidate must have evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience.
ABD considered with completion date by September 1, 2015. A minimum of one year of teaching experience at the
post-secondary level and English fluency is required. Candidate may be required to teach Finance and Accounting
courses.
About the College:
The College of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal
arts college with approximately 1,300 undergraduate students and 225 graduate students located in the Riverdale
section of New York City. Our beautiful 70-acre campus of rolling lawns and wooded hills overlooking the Hudson River is
just 12 miles from midtown Manhattan.
To Apply:
Send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and a list of five references who can speak to your
professional qualifications to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until filled. AA/EOE
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