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1. The business unit has chosen multiple standards of student success that align with those espoused by CHEA to set goals and provide clear comparative measures. The business unit achieved three of its four standards and is taking steps to achieve its goal concerning graduate persistence. 2. The business unit has a systematic approach to strategic planning that includes soliciting input from all primary stakeholders and ensures alignment with the university’s strategic plan. This approach to strategic planning will engage stakeholders, foster well-informed decision making, and help ensure quality programs that align with the strategic objectives of the university. 3. Overall, the 22-23 strategic plan has clear strategic objectives, responsible parties, timelines, learning, and improvements. The plan is complete and detailed and the business unit has identified opportunities for improvement based on the plan. This fully deployed planning process will help the business unit continue to learn and improve in order to achieve its objectives. 4. The business unit analysis of trend data for student segments such as course evaluations, class projects, program review, and internship evaluations are well documented. Charts 3.2 -3.4 highlights the continuous improvement efforts and demonstrates the results are regularly discussed by the leadership. 5. The business unit is adopting recommendations from their student populace. For example, the staff have hired more diversity and DEI training. The business unit has set new goals for the upcoming calendar year to increase student participation in CBE Internship programs and the CBE Advisory Board is very active and engaged in the continuous improvement process. Table 3.2). 6. The business unit has a well-documented approach to capture each program and the program learning outcomes. Due to COVID-19 there was a decrement in the number of student enrollees. The business unit has developed new strategies such as recruiting international students, and local transfers which has resulted in new enrollees or an upward trajectory. Learning outcomes are continuously evaluated and collected. 7. The business unit has a plan and systematic process of outcome assessment for all programs. The Accounting Program has three CPA professors to provide first-hand real-world experience for and preparation support for the CPA exam. This department has been extremely productive. Data is collected from instructor evaluations, Peregrine, and various BEAR club meetings. The review of the data is continuous which fosters changes in course development and curriculum to ensure more consistent performance across the college. 8. The business unit stakeholders schedule collaborative meetings on a regular basis (monthly, and quarterly) to advance critical thinking skills and build students' confidence to solve new challenges. The faculty are engaged with digital technology, revamping case studies, and record management based on student’s inputs. The results are discussed in leadership and faculty meetings. These changes (syllabi, course content, record management) have been invaluable to the business unit as the CBE continues to expand with new programs. 9. The business unit is promoting teaching excellence through a comprehensive approach that encompasses recruitment, training, and annual faculty evaluations. This commitment includes the 2022-2026 Human Resource Plan, strong student learning outcomes, and high levels of faculty satisfaction. Additionally, the dual credit program enables high school students to complete college courses. The university conducts a five-year academic program review, assessing every course offering both quantitatively and qualitatively. The business unit plans to restructure this report into an annual analysis to better address emerging needs. 10. The business unit establishes course objectives and learning outcomes, outlining key learning outcomes, content coverage, assessment methods, and expectations for student performance. This approach ensures that the course maintains a consistent level of rigor and comprehensiveness, regardless of the instructor. The curriculum is governed by the Academic Program Committee (APC), a standing committee with representatives from each of the six colleges and additional ex officio members with specialized expertise, chaired by the Provost. APC oversite guarantees that courses taught by both full-time and part-time faculty maintain comparable quality and consistency.
The following business programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs:
B.A. in Accounting B.A. in Entrepreneurship B.A. in Finance B.A. in International Business B.A. in Management B.A. in Marketing BSBA - Adult Degree Completion M.B.A. - Accounting M.B.A. - Business Administration - General M.B.A. - Business Analytics and Information Technology M.B.A. - Entrepreneurship M.B.A. - Executive Management M.B.A. - Healthcare Administration
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