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Business Program's Organizational Profile ? The business unit has shown evidence of identifying key stakeholders, both internal and external, collecting input on central and important issues from most, and using the stakeholders' input to make changes as part of performance improvement systems. Categories: Approach, Deployment, Results, Improvements Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Criterion 2.2 ? The business unit showed clear evidence of outlining strategic objectives, responsible parties, action plans, performance measures, and timetables in Table 2.2. The clear planning and assignment of responsibilities should help ensure the strategic objectives are met and the results of the work are measured. Categories: Approach, Deployment Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Criterion 2.3 ? The business unit showed evidence of demonstrable actions resulting from the accomplishments of key objectives in the "old" strategic plan (Table 2.3). These actions and milestones clearly show how the business unit is engaging in continuous improvement through the completion of key objectives. Categories: Approach, Deployment, Results, Improvements Criterion 3.1 ? During the onsite visit, it was clear that the Disability Services office has a strong process to monitor the implementation of services and student success. Student grievances are addressed as identified in feedback provided to the Disability Services office. Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Criterion 3.2 ? The business unit has an Executive Advisory Council. As verified on site, one individual from the EAC shared the work he has done to contribute in multiple ways to support the business unit endeavors. Categories: Deployment Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Standard 5 - Faculty Focus ? The number of doctorate-level instructors is well above the standards required by ACBSP for bachelor-level instruction. Categories: Deployment, Results Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Criterion 5.2.A. ? Programs and continuing staff development are noted. The academic support programs for Disability Services, Student Communication, and Career Development are strong and progressive programs which show efforts to communicate well with students and their needs. Categories: Approach, Deployment, Results Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Criterion 6.1 ? The business unit secures curricular input from the Executive Advisory Council. This is a strength to retain, as input from employers is important to keeping the curriculum relevant to this stakeholder group. Categories: Approach Verified: This Strength was verified on site. Standard 7 - Business Unit Performance ? The business unit has supplied a detailed framework to anecdotally monitor student success. Ample examples of anecdotal experiences of the faculty going beyond expectations were provided by students (past and present). These experiences did echo the detailed framework set forth by the business unit policies.