The following notice is given as a call for nominations for candidates for the noted officer, director, commissioner, and Accreditation Governance Board (AGB) positions. Nominations are conducted with due regard for representation of geographic areas and characteristics of member institutions.

ACBSP Officers and Board of Directors Eligibility

All Officers and At-Large Directors must have previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the Board of Commissioners, AGB, as chair of a standing or select committee or as an officer of an ACBSP Regional Council.

Vice Chair

The Vice-Chair serves for a one-year term as an advisor to the Chair and Chair-Elect, and substitutes for the Chair-Elect in their absence or if they are unable to serve. Upon conclusion of the term of Vice Chair, the Vice Chair automatically assumes the office of Chair-Elect; after which, then shall serve as Chair. The Vice Chair also serves as a member of the Executive Committee and is expected to serve as a Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2024, in Miami, FL, and Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2025, at a site to be determined.

The Vice Chair for 2023-2024 shall be from an associate degree institution.

At-Large Director — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Institution

Board members are fiduciaries who help guide the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting ethical and sound fiscal management and governance policies to advance our mission. Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve three-year terms and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office.

Matthew Andrews, IDRAC Business School (Paris, France), Region 8, is serving a first full term of office and is not eligible for re-nomination at this time. This position is for a three-year term of office that concludes in 2026.

At-Large Director — Associate Degree Institution

Associate Degree At-Large Directors are also elected to serve three-year terms and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office.

Sharon R. Collins, College of the North Atlantic — Grand Falls-Windsor Campus (Newfoundland, Canada), Region 11, is serving a first full term of office and is eligible for re-nomination. This position is for a three-year term of office that concludes in 2026.

Board of Commissioners — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Program

Notice is hereby given for four vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission. Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected to serve a second consecutive term of office. Commissioners are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must confirm the endorsement and support of their institution to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following Commissioners have served one full term of office that are concluding and are eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that concludes in 2026:

• David Dyson, Oral Roberts University (Oklahoma, USA), Region 6
• Melanie Hicks, Liberty University (Virginia, USA), Region 2
• Jeffrey Lineman, Northwest Nazarene University (Idaho, USA), Region 7

The following Commissioner has served a partial term of office that is concluding and is eligible for nomination for a full term of office that concludes in 2026:

• Diego Hernandez, Tiffin University (Ohio USA), Region 4

Board of Commissioners — Associate Degree Program

Notice is hereby given for five vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Associate Degree Commission. Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Associate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive term of office.

The following Commissioners served two full consecutive terms of office and are not eligible for re-nomination:

• Clarissa Cota, College of Southern Nevada (Nevada, USA), Region 7
• Cara Beth Johnson, Northern Oklahoma College (Oklahoma, USA), Region 6
• Jane Mattes, Community College of Baltimore County (Maryland, USA), Region 2

The following Commissioners have served one full term of office that are concluding and are eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that would conclude in 2026:

• Laurie Boeding, Trident Technical College (South Carolina, USA), Region 3
• Marilyn Hannah, Wallace Community College Selma (Alabama, USA), Region 3

Accreditation Governance Board

Notice is hereby given for three vacancies on the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB). All AGB members must be from an accredited institution. The AGB shall assist both Boards of Commissioners in establishing, documenting, and periodically reviewing broad accreditation policies and procedures essential to accomplishing the objectives and appropriate functioning of the two Commissions.

The following board member has served two full consecutive terms of office and is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Samuel Dunn, Northwest Nazarene University (Idaho, USA), Region 7

The following board members have served one full term of office that are concluding and are eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that would conclude in 2026:

• Donald Carlson, Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska, USA), Region 7
• Brad Kleindl, Park University (Missouri, USA), Region 5

Nominating Process

Nominations for all positions for the Board of Directors, Boards of Commissioners, and Accreditation Governance Board should be submitted to the ACBSP President/CEO, who shall forward them to the respective Nominating Committees. Self-nominations are permitted and may be supported by letters of recommendation. All nominations should be sent directly to Jeffrey Alderman at jalderman@acbsp.org or by mail to 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, USA. All nominations must be received by Thursday, December 1, 2022.

The Nominating Committees may identify candidates in addition to any nominations received.

By January 31, 2023, the Nominating Committees shall each submit a slate of candidates to the President/CEO who will then forward the respective slates to all Champions/Co-Champions and members by March 1, 2023, providing an opportunity for write-in nominations.

The report of the Nominating Committees will be read at the respective annual business meetings of ACBSP and its Commissions during ACBSP Conference 2023 scheduled to be held June 29-July 2, 2023, in Chicago, IL, with Board members being elected by a majority vote of official representatives in attendance, at date(s) and time(s) to be announced.

All questions regarding the nominating process should be directed to the President/CEO.

This is the official notice of the ACBSP Annual Business Meeting & Town Hall Forum to take place as follows:

Annual Business Meeting
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Saturday, June 18, 2022 – 9:30 AM-11:00 AM-EDT
JW Marriott Washington DC – Salon I & II
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, USA

The meeting will include reports of the Board of Directors (BOD) and Accreditation Governance Board (AGB), a Report of the Treasurer, as well as an election of nominees for the BOD and AGB.

All members previously received the Report of the Nominating Committees, which can be found here.

This meeting will also be streamed virtually with login information to come the week of the meeting.

Under the provisions of the ACBSP Bylaws, this is the official notice of the Report of the Nominating Committees for the ACBSP Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners – Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree, Board of Commissioners – Associate Degree, and Accreditation Governance Board for new terms beginning July 1, 2022.

Elections for the Board of Directors and Accreditation Governance Board will be held at the ACBSP Annual Business Meeting at 9:00 AM-EDT on Saturday, June 18, 2022, during ACBSP Conference 2022 at the JW Marriott Washington, DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Elections for the Boards of Commissioners will be held during the respective Commission meetings at a day and time as posted during ACBSP Conference 2022. The Annual Meeting and Commission meetings will also be held virtually with information to be included in the official meeting announcement in May, which will also include the biographical information of each candidate.

As permitted by the Bylaws, any interested candidate not nominated may petition as a write-in candidate for consideration by the membership. No nominations may be made from the floor during any business meeting. Any write-in nomination(s) must have the signatures from at least five percent (5%) of the total membership eligible to vote for that office and must be submitted by Monday, May 2, 2022, to Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO, at jalderman@acbsp.org.

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, chaired by Paul Stumb, Cumberland University, Tennessee, USA, Region 3, presents the following individuals for election to the ACBSP Board of Directors for the terms as designated, which begin July 1, 2022, after the conclusion of the annual conference:

Vice Chair (Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Institution)
Kristina Collins
Manchester University (Indiana, USA)
Region 4
Term of Office 2022-2023

Treasurer
Lakshmy Sivaratnam
Kansas City Kansas Community College (Kansas, USA)
Region 5
Term of Office 2022-2025
(First Full Term)

At-Large (Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Institution)
Malva Reid
University of the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C., USA)
Region 2
Term of Office 2022-2025
(First Term)

At-Large (Associate Degree Institution)
Gary Mrozinski
Luzerne County Community College (PA)
Region 2
Term of Office 2022-2025
(Second Term)

The Nominating Committee of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Jeffrey Lineman, Northwest Nazarene University, Idaho, USA, Region 7, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners for terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2022:

Álvaro Carrizosa
Universidad del Rosario (Colombia)
Region 9
Term of Office 2022-2025
(Second Term)

Allen Frazier
Harding University (Arkansas, USA)
Region 6
Term of Office 2022-2025
(First Term)

Marie Gould Harper
American Public University System (West Virginia, USA)
Region 2
Term of Office 2022-2025
(First Full Term)

Jennifer Varney
Southern New Hampshire University (New Hampshire, USA)
Region 1
Term of Office 2022-2025
(Second Term)

The Nominating Committee of the Associate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Trina Lynch-Jackson, Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana, USA, Region 4, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2022:

Florentino Abara, Jr.
Kapi’olani Community College (Hawaii, USA)
Region 7
Term of Office 2022-2025
(First Term)

Jeff Strom
Virginia Western Community College (Virginia, USA)
Region 2
Term of Office 2022-2025
(Second Term)

The Nominating Committee of the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB), chaired by Amy Ross, Walters State Community College, Tennessee, USA, Region 3, presents the following individual for election to the Accreditation Governance Board for a term as designated, which begins after ACBSP Conference 2022:

R. Nandagopal
Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College (India)
Region 10
Term of Office 2022-2025
(Second Term)

For questions regarding the foregoing nominations or about the nominating and balloting processes, please call the ACBSP Headquarters at +1 (913) 339-9356 or email Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO, at jalderman@acbsp.org.

The following notice is given as a call for nominations for candidates for the noted Officer, Director, Commissioner, and Accreditation Governance Board positions. Nominations are conducted with due regard for representation of geographic areas and characteristics of member institutions.

Officers and Board of Directors

Notice is hereby given for the following officer and director positions. All Officers and At-Large Directors must have previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners, Accreditation Governance Board, as chair of a standing committee, or as an officer of an ACBSP Regional Council.

Vice Chair

The Vice-Chair serves for a one-year term as an advisor to the Chair and Chair-Elect, and substitutes for the Chair-Elect in his or her absence or if he or she is unable to serve. Upon conclusion of the term of Vice Chair, the Vice Chair automatically assumes the office of Chair-Elect; after which, then shall serve as Chair. The Vice Chair also serves as a member of the Executive Committee and is expected to serve as a Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2023 in Chicago, IL, and Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2024 in Miami, FL. The Vice Chair for 2022-2023 shall be from a baccalaureate/graduate degree institution.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for the appropriate stewardship of ACBSP funds. The Treasurer presents a report at the Annual Business Meeting of ACBSP or at any time a report is requested. The Treasurer coordinates the preparation of the annual budget, arranges for a yearly audit of the financial records, and is responsible for an itemized account of all receipts, expenditures, and investments. The Treasurer is an ex-officio member of the Audit Committee. While not required, the Nominating Committee gives preference to individuals that teach accounting and/or CPAs. The Treasurer serves a three-year term and may be elected to a second consecutive three-year term. Lakshmy Sivaratnam, Kansas City Kansas Community College (KS), Region 5, is serving a partial term of office and is eligible for nomination for a first full term of office that would conclude in 2025.

At-Large Director — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Institution

Board members are fiduciaries who guide the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies to advance our mission. Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve three-year terms and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office. Tilokie Depoo, Albizu University – Miami Campus (Florida, USA), Region 3, is serving a second full term of office and is not eligible for re-nomination. This position is for a three-year term of office that would conclude in 2025.

At-Large Director — Associate Degree Institution

Associate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve three-year terms and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office. Gary Mrozinski, Luzerne County Community College (Pennsylvania, USA), Region 2, is concluding a full three-year term and is eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that would conclude in 2025.

Board of Commissioners — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Program

Notice is hereby given for four vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission. Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected to serve a second consecutive term of office. Commissioners are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must confirm the endorsement and support of their institution for the time and expense necessary to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following Commissioner is concluding two full terms of office and is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Ray Eldridge, Lipscomb University (Tennessee, USA), Region 3

The following Commissioners have served full terms that are concluding and are eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that would conclude in 2025:

• Jennifer Varney, Southern New Hampshire University (New Hampshire, USA), Region 1
• Alvarro Carrizosa, Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), Region 9

The following Commissioner has served a partial term that is concluding and is eligible for nomination for a full term of office that would conclude in 2025:

• Marie Gould Harper, American Public University System, Region 2

Board of Commissioners — Associate Degree Program

Notice is hereby given for two vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Associate Degree Commission. Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Associate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive term of office. Commissioners are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must have the endorsement and support of their institution for the time and expense necessary to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following Commissioner has served two full consecutive terms and is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Amy Ross, Walters State Community College (Tennessee, USA), Region 3

The following Commissioner has served one full term that is concluding and is eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that would conclude in 2025:

• Jeff Strom, Virginia Western Community College (Virginia, USA), Region 2

Accreditation Governance Board

Notice is hereby given for one vacancy on the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB). All AGB members must be from an accredited institution. The AGB shall assist both Boards of Commissioners in establishing, documenting and periodically reviewing broad accreditation policies and procedures essential to accomplishing the objectives and appropriate functioning of the two Commissions.

The following Commissioner has served one full term that is concluding and is eligible for re-nomination for a second full term of office that would conclude in 2025:

• R. Nandagopal, Shree Saraswathi Thigaraja College (India), Region 10

Nominating Process

Nominations for all positions for the Board of Directors, Boards of Commissioners, and Accreditation Governance Board should be submitted to the ACBSP President/CEO, who is required to forward them to the respective Nominating Committees. Self-nominations are permitted and may be supported by letters of recommendation. All nominations should be sent directly to Jeffrey Alderman at jalderman@acbsp.org or by mail to 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, USA. All nominations must be received by Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

The Nominating Committees may identify candidates in addition to any nominations received. By January 31, 2022, the Nominating Committees shall each submit a slate of candidates to the President/CEO who will then forward the respective slates to all Champions and Co-Champions by March 1, 2022, providing an opportunity for write-in nominations.

Write-in nominations of any individual receiving signatures from five percent (5%) of the total membership eligible to vote in each Region shall allow for the petitioner to appear on the ballot. Any write-in nominations must be submitted by May 1, 2022. The President/CEO will validate the names of any write-in petition and will only disclose the names of members signing the petition upon written request.

The report of the Nominating Committees will be read at the respective annual business meetings of the ACBSP Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners during ACBSP Conference 2022 scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, with Board members being elected by a majority vote of official representatives present, whether in-person or virtual, at date(s) and time(s) to be announced.

All questions regarding the nominating process should be directed to the President/CEO.

Under the provisions of the ACBSP Bylaws, this is the official notice of the Report of the Nominating Committees for the ACBSP Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners – Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree, Board of Commissioners – Associate Degree, and Accreditation Governance Board for new terms beginning July 1, 2021.

Elections for the Board of Directors and Accreditation Governance Board will be held at the Annual Business Meeting of the Council at 9:30 AM-EDT on Saturday, June 26, 2021, during ACBSP Conference 2021 at the Intercontinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL. Elections for the Boards of Commissioners will be held during the respective Commission meetings at a day and time as posted during ACBSP Conference 2021. These events will also be held virtually with the login information to be confirmed in the official meeting announcement.

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, chaired by Debbie Gaspard, Metropolitan Community College – Omaha Campus, Nebraska, USA, Region 5, presents the following individuals for election to the ACBSP Board of Directors for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2021:

The Nominating Committee of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Kristina Collins, Tiffin University, Ohio, USA, Region 4, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners for terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2021:

The Nominating Committee of the Associate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Cara Beth Johnson, Northern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma, USA, Region 6, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2021:

Previously, it was announced that the term for Commissioner Jeff Strom, Virginia Western Community College, Virginia, USA, Region 2, was concluding in June 2021. It has been determined that was incorrectly posted and the term of office runs until June 2022. We apologize for this error.

The Nominating Committee of the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB), chaired by Sam Dunn, Northwest Nazarene University, Idaho, USA, Region 7, presents the following individuals for election to the Accreditation Governance Board for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2021:

For questions regarding the foregoing nominations or about the nominating and balloting processes, please call the ACBSP Headquarters at +1 (913) 339-9356 or email Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO, at jalderman@acbsp.org.

“The ACBSP Board of Directors truly reflects the organization’s global presence,” said Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO. “With Dr. Kim Wong, Instructor of Business and Information Technology at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque at the helm, I am honored to serve with this distinguished group as we strive to promote continuous improvement in the accreditation of business programs throughout the world,” he said.

The following business educators and industry leaders were appointed to serve on the 2019-20 Board of Directors, with terms effective at the close of the Annual Conference on June 24, 2019:

2019-20 Board of Directors

• Kim Wong — Instructor, Business & Information Technology, Central New Mexico Community College (United States) — Chair

• Bruce Stetar — Program Director, College of Business, Western Governors University (United States) — Chair-Elect

• Debbie Gaspard — Faculty Member, Metropolitan Community College (United States) — Vice Chair

• Alejandro Cheyne — Rector, Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) — Immediate Past Chair

• Michelle Byrd — Dean, Business and Technology, Greenville Technical College (United States) — Secretary

• Helen Vallee —Accounting Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Canada) — Treasurer

• Paul C. Stumb — President, Cumberland University (United States) — At Large, 4-Year

• Lakshmy Sivaratnam — Associate Professor, Business & Accounting, Kansas City Kansas Community College (United States) — At-Large, 2-Year

• Earl Godfrey — Professor of Accounting, Gardner-Webb University (United States) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Dennis Brode — Program Director/Professor, Management and Marketing, Sinclair Community College (United States) — At-Large, 2-Year

• Tilokie Depoo —Chief Academic Officer and Dean, School of Business, Metropolitan College of New York (United States) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Gary Mrozinski — Chair, Business Department and Professor of Business and Economics, Luzerne County Community College (United States) At-Large, 2-Year

• E. Denise Smith — Associate Professor and Accounting Program Director, School of Business and Communications, Brenau University (United States) — Chair, Board of Commissioners — 4-Year

• Germain N. Pichop — Professor and Chair, Division of Business & IT, Oklahoma City Community College (United States) — Chair, Board of Commissioners — 2-Year

• Ron DeYoung — Emeritus Member, Retired from Northwest Missouri State University (United States) — Chair, Accreditation Governance Board

• Amy Ross — Head, Management Department, Division of Business, Walters State Community College (United States) — Council of Regional Chairs Representative

• Richard A. DeMichele, Jr. — Law Offices of DeMichele & DeMichele, P.C. (United States) — Public Member

• Hugh Hale — Chief Information Officer, State of Tennessee, Division of TennCare (United States) — Public Member

• Jeffrey Alderman — ACBSP President/CEO (United States) — Ex-Officio Member

About ACBSP

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 63 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913.339.9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

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Under the provisions of the ACBSP Bylaws, this is the official notice, as corrected, of the Report of the Nominating Committees for the ACBSP Board of Directors, Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission, Associate Degree Commission, and Accreditation Governance Board. We do appreciate the interest of all candidates for open positions on the four boards.

Elections for Officers and Directors of the Board of Directors and for the Accreditation Governance Board will be held at the Annual Business Meeting of the Council at 3:00 PM-CDT on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar St., Houston, TX. Elections for the Commissions will be conducted during the respective Commission meetings at a day and time as posted during ACBSP Conference 2019 in Houston, TX.

As permitted by the Council Bylaws, any interested candidate may petition as a write-in nomination for consideration by the membership. No nominees may be made from the floor during the business meeting. Any write-in nomination(s) must have signatures from at least five percent (5%) of the total membership eligible to vote for that office and must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2019, to Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO, at jalderman@acbsp.org. For more information on the nominating and balloting procedures, please call the ACBSP Headquarters at +1 (913) 339-9356. Complete biographical information of each candidate will be published in the spring issue of the ACBSP Impact magazine and emailed to all ACBSP members in late April or early May.

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, chaired by Kim Wong, presents the following individuals for election to the ACBSP Board of Directors for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2019:

The Nominating Committee of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Denise Smith, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2019:

The Nominating Committee of the Associate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Germain Pichop, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2019:

The Nominating Committee of the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB), chaired by Ronald DeYoung, presents the following individual for election to the Accreditation Governance Board for the term as designated to begin after ACBSP Conference 2019:

For questions regarding the nominations or the nominating process, please contact the ACBSP President/CEO at jalderman@acbsp.org.

Marriott has taken measures to investigate and address a data security incident involving the Starwood guest reservation database. On November 19, 2018, the investigation determined that there was unauthorized access to the database, which contained guest information relating to reservations at Starwood properties* on or before September 10, 2018.

On September 8, 2018, Marriott received an alert from an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood guest reservation database in the United States.  Marriott quickly engaged leading security experts to help determine what occurred.  Marriott learned during the investigation that there had been unauthorized access to the Starwood network since 2014. The company recently discovered that an unauthorized party had copied and encrypted information, and took steps towards removing it. On November 19, 2018, Marriott was able to decrypt the information and determined that the contents were from the Starwood guest reservation database.

The company has not finished identifying duplicate information in the database, but believes it contains information on up to approximately 500 million guests who made a reservation at a Starwood property. For approximately 327 million of these guests, the information includes some combination of name, mailing address, phone number, email address, passport number, Starwood Preferred Guest (“SPG”) account information, date of birth, gender, arrival and departure information, reservation date, and communication preferences. For some, the information also includes payment card numbers and payment card expiration dates, but the payment card numbers were encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard encryption (AES-128). There are two components needed to decrypt the payment card numbers, and at this point, Marriott has not been able to rule out the possibility that both were taken. For the remaining guests, the information was limited to name and sometimes other data such as mailing address, email address, or other information.

Marriott reported this incident to law enforcement and continues to support their investigation. The company has already begun notifying regulatory authorities.

“We deeply regret this incident happened,” said Arne Sorenson, Marriott’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We fell short of what our guests deserve and what we expect of ourselves. We are doing everything we can to support our guests, and using lessons learned to be better moving forward.”

“Today, Marriott is reaffirming our commitment to our guests around the world.  We are working hard to ensure our guests have answers to questions about their personal information, with a dedicated website and call center. We will also continue to support the efforts of law enforcement and to work with leading security experts to improve.  Finally, we are devoting the resources necessary to phase out Starwood systems and accelerate the ongoing security enhancements to our network,” Mr. Sorenson continued.

Guest Support
Marriott has taken the following steps to help guests monitor and protect their information:

Dedicated Website and Call Center
We have established a dedicated website (info.starwoodhotels.com) and call center to answer questions you may have about this incident. The frequently-asked questions on info.starwoodhotels.com may be supplemented from time to time. The call center is open seven days a week and is available in multiple languages. Call volume may be high, and we appreciate your patience.

Email Notification
Marriott will begin sending emails on a rolling basis starting today, November 30, 2018, to affected guests whose email addresses are in the Starwood guest reservation database.

Free WebWatcher Enrollment
Marriott is providing guests the opportunity to enroll in WebWatcher free of charge for one year. WebWatcher monitors internet sites where personal information is shared and generates an alert to the consumer if evidence of the consumer’s personal information is found. Due to regulatory and other reasons, WebWatcher or similar products are not available in all countries. Guests from the United States who activate WebWatcher will also be provided fraud consultation services and reimbursement coverage for free. To activate WebWatcher, go to info.starwoodhotels.com and click on your country, if listed, for enrollment.

Marriott is furnishing a Form 8-K with the SEC attaching a copy of this press release and presenting certain other information with respect to the incident.

* Starwood brands include: W Hotels, St. Regis, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Element Hotels, Aloft Hotels, The Luxury Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton and Design Hotels. Starwood branded timeshare properties are also included.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,700 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 129 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

Contacts:
Connie Kim
301-380-4028
NewsRoom@marriott.com

José Alejandro Cheyne García, Ph.D., 2018-19 Chair of the ACBSP Board of Directors, was recently installed as the 120^th Rector of Universidad del Rosario. Founded in 1653, Rosario is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Colombia. Dr. Cheyne replaces Dr. José Manuel Restrepo Abondano, who resigned when he was appointed Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of the Colombian Government.

Dr. Cheyne was elected on October 1, through a public vote in which Number Colleges (15 active undergraduate students) and Consiliates (the Board of Directors of the institution, made up of five members) participated. According to Universidad del Rosario, this election system, which has had few variations since the 17th century, was imposed by the founder Fray Cristóbal de Torres, Archbishop of Santafé in the New Kingdom of Granada, to respond to the pretension of the Dominican religious to convert the Cloister into a seminary for the novices of the Order of Preachers. The term of Rector is four years, with possible reelection for two more periods, or a maximum of 12 years.

ACBSP President/CEO Jeffrey Alderman and Dr. Kim Wong, Chair-elect of the ACBSP Board of Directors attended the October 24 Solemn Ceremony of Possession of the Elected Rector in Bogotá, presided over by Iván Duque Márquez, President of the Republic of Colombia, in his capacity as Patron of the University.

President Duque highlighted the trajectory of the Universidad del Rosario as a teacher of great academics, scientists and personalities that have transformed the history of the country. President Duque said of Dr. Cheyne: “Today a recognition is given to a pedagogue, who has had the greatest exaltation: from a schoolboy [to rector].”

"I feel a deep and genuine emotion today when taking over the rectory of our Colegio Mayor,” said Dr. Cheyne. “I feel like a son, proud to be a man who emerged from the heart of the Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario."

Dr. Cheyne celebrates 30 years as a Rosarista with Universidad del Rosario in 2018, which highlights the role that the university has had in his life as in his career. "I have tremendous gratitude, because I understood my vocation to teaching and started a career between teaching, research, extension and management,” Dr. Cheyne said. “I believe great reflection is a delivery without limit and a work without rest. We will work hard with the only and real protagonists, our students, to deliver what they demand—a pedagogy where learning is privileged over teaching. This, accompanied by the use and appropriation of technology at the service of education, must be our future."

A History of Service

Dr. Cheyne is considered one of the most important professors in higher education programs in Colombia. His firm desire to share his experiences of theoretical - practical learning from a very young age has earned him several recognitions such as the Military Medal of Distinguished Services of the FF.MM, Executive of the Year of the International Junior Chamber Colombia, Number Collegiate of the University of Rosario and best professor in different universities. Dr. Cheyne was elected Chair of the ACBSP Board of Directors in June 2018, making him the first from Latin America to hold this position.

He previously served as Dean of the School of Management at Universidad del Rosario. Before joining Universidad del Rosario, Dr. Cheyne served as Rector of the Business University Foundation of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá (Uniempresarial) for ten years. He was Vice-dean of the School of Economics of the Sergio Arboleda University, Director of the Business Advisory Unit of the Universidad del Rosario and Coordinator of specialization at the Universidad de la Sabana.

Dr. Cheyne studied at Los Cerros Gym. He is an Economist from the Universidad del Rosario, with a Specialization in University Teaching, a Specialization in Business Administration, a Master's Degree in Pedagogy, a Doctorate in Pedagogy from the UPAEP University in Mexico and International Management Studies. He holds a Doctorate in Pedagogy from UPAEP University, Mexico; economist and specialist in Business Administration and university teaching at the Universidad del Rosario.

Click the links below to read more about the election of Rector Alejandro Cheyne and to view photos from his installment ceremony:

http://www.urosario.edu.co/Periodico-NovaEtVetera/Nuestra-U/Eleccion-de-rector/

http://www.urosario.edu.co/Periodico-NovaEtVetera/Nuestra-U/Jose-Alejandro-Cheyne-sera-el-rector-numero-120-de/

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I would love to say that it has been indeed a great privilege to be not only the Board Chair of ACBSP but also an active member of this extraordinary academic community.

Best regards,
Alejandro Cheyne
Chair, ACBSP Board of Directors

The following notice is given as a call for nominations for candidates for the noted officer, director, commissioner, and Accreditation Governance Board positions. Nominations are conducted with due regard for representation of geographic areas and characteristics of member institutions.

ACBSP Officers and Board of Directors

Notice is hereby given for the following officer and director positions. All Officers and At-Large Directors must have previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of either Board of Commissioners, as chair of a standing committee or as an officer of an ACBSP Regional Council.

Vice Chair

This is a new position that was created with a governance restructuring through a change in the Bylaws as approved by the membership in June 2017. The Vice-Chair serves for a one-year term as an advisor to the Chair and Chair-Elect, and substitutes for the Chair-Elect in his or her absence or if he/she is unable to serve. Upon conclusion of the term of Vice Chair, the Vice Chair automatically assumes the office of Chair-Elect; after which, then shall serve as Chair. The Vice Chair serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and is expected to serve as a Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2020 in Chicago, IL, and Co-Chair of the ACBSP Conference 2121 (location TBA). The Vice Chair for the 2019-2020 year must be from an associate degree institution.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for the appropriate stewardship of Council funds. The Treasurer presents a report at the Annual Business Meeting of the Council or at any time a report is requested. The Treasurer coordinates the preparation of the annual budget, arranges for a yearly audit of the financial records, and is responsible for an itemized account of all receipts, expenditures, and investments. The Treasurer is an ex-officio member of the Audit Committee. While not required, the Nominating Committee gives preference to individuals that teach accounting and/or who is a CPA. The Treasurer serves a three-year term and may be elected to a second consecutive three-year term. Earl Godfrey, Gardner-Webb University (NC), Region 3, is serving his second two-year term and is not eligible for re-nomination for an additional three-year term.

At-Large Director — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Institution

Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve a three-year term and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office. Tilokie Depoo, Metropolitan College of New York (NY), Region 1, is serving a partial term and is eligible for re-nomination for a new term that would conclude in 2022.

At-Large Director — Associate Degree Institution

Associate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve a three-year term and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office. Gary Mrozinski, Luzerne County Community College (PA), Region 2, is serving a partial term and is eligible for re-nomination for a new term that would conclude in 2022.

Board of Commissioners — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Program

Notice is hereby given for four vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission. In addition to all other qualifications, Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive term. Board members are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must confirm the endorsement and support of their institution for the time and expenses necessary to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following individuals currently serving as Commissioners have terms that are expiring and are eligible for re-nomination for term(s) that would conclude in 2022:

• Ray Eldridge, Lipscomb University (TN), Region 3
• Justin Matus, Wilkes University (PA), Region 2
• Rosilda Miranda, Universidad Apec: Unapec, Dominican Republic, Region 9

The following individual currently serving as Commissioner has a term that is expiring and is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Freda Hartman, Capella University (MN), Region 4

Board of Commissioners — Associate Degree Program

Notice Is hereby given for two vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Associate Degree Commission. In addition to all other qualifications, Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Associate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive term. Board members are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must have the endorsement and support of their institution for the time and expenses necessary to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following individuals currently serving as a Commissioner have a term that is expiring and are eligible for re-nomination for a term that would conclude in 2022:

• Carol Ricke, Pratt Community College (KS), Region 5
• Amy Ross, Walters State Community College (TN), Region 3

Accreditation Governance Board

Notice is hereby given for one vacancy on the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB). All AGB members must have served on one of the Boards of Commissioners and be from an accredited institution. The terms of office preclude individuals from serving concurrently on the Board of Commissioners. The AGB shall assist both Boards of Commissioners in establishing, documenting, and periodically reviewing broad accreditation policies and procedures essential to accomplishing the objectives and appropriate functioning of the two Commissions.

The following individual is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Janice Stoudemire, Emeritus Member

Nominating Process

Nominations for all positions for the Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners, and Accreditation Governance Board should be submitted to the President/CEO, who is required to forward them to the respective Nominating Committees. Self-nominations are permitted and may be enhanced by letters of recommendation. All nominations should be sent directly to Jeffrey Alderman at jalderman@acbsp.org or by mail to the Council offices at 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. All nominations must be received by Saturday, December 1, 2018.

The Nominating Committees may identify candidates beyond those received. By January 31, 2019, the Nominating Committees shall submit a slate of candidates to the President/CEO who will then forward the slate to all Champions and Co-Champions by March 1, 2019, providing an opportunity for write-in nominations.

Write-in nominations of any individual from five percent (5%) of the total membership eligible to vote shall cause the name to appear on the ballot. Any write-in nominations must be submitted to the President/CEO by May 1, 2019. The President/CEO will validate the names of any write-in petition and disclose the names of persons listed on the petition only upon written request.

The report of the Nominating Committees will be read at the respective annual business meetings of the Council and Commissions during ACBSP Conference 2019 in Houston, TX. The Officers and Board members are elected by a majority vote of official representatives present at these meetings at dates and times to be announced.

All questions regarding the nominating process should be directed to the President/CEO.

“This is the second year in a row that our Board of Directors has been led by an ACBSP member affiliated with an institution outside the U.S. Last year, Mary Vaughan, Dean of Seneca Business, Seneca, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada was chair, and this year, Dr. Alejandro Jose Cheyne Garcia, Dean – School of Business, Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia, has been elected Chair,” said Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO. “The ACBSP Board of Directors truly reflects the organization’s global presence and I am honored to serve alongside them as we strive to promote continuous improvement in the accreditation of business programs throughout the world.”     

The following business educators and industry leaders were appointed to serve on the 2018-19 Board of Directors, with terms effective at the close of the Annual Conference on June 11, 2018:

2018-19 Board of Directors

• Alejandro Cheyne — Dean, School of Management, Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) — Chair

• Kim Wong — Instructor, Business & Information Technology, Central New Mexico Community College (United States) — Chair-Elect

• Debbie Gaspard — Faculty Member, Metropolitan Community College (United States) — Secretary

• Earl Godfrey — Professor of Accounting, Gardner-Webb University (United States) — Treasurer

• Bruce Stetar — Program Director, College of Business, Western Governors University (United States) — Vice-Chair

• Tilokie Depoo —Chief Academic Officer and Dean, Metropolitan College of New York (United States) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Helen Vallee — Accounting Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Canada) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Paul C. Stumb —President, Cumberland University (United States) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Dennis Brode, Professor and Program Director, Sinclair Community College (United States) — At-Large, 2-Year

• Lakshmy Sivaratnam — Associate Professor, Business & Accounting, Kansas City Kansas Community College (United States) — At-Large, 2-Year

• Brad Kleindl — Dean, School of Business & Professor of Marketing, Park University (United States) — Chair, Board of Commissioners — 4-Year

• Carol Ricke — Chair, Business, Social Sciences & HPER, Pratt Community College (United States) — Chair, Board of Commissioners — 2-Year

• Michelle Byrd — Dean, Business & Technology, Greenville Technical College (United States) — Chair, Accreditation Governance Board

• Mary Vaughan — Dean, Seneca Business, Seneca (Canada) — Immediate Past Chair of the Council

• Gary Mrozinski — Dean, Business & Technologies and Professor of Business & Economics, Luzerne County Community College (United States) — Council of Regional Chairs Representative

• Alex Perwich — President, Enactus USA (United States) — Public Member

• Hugh Hale — Chief Information Officer at State of Tennessee, TennCare

(United States) — Public Member

• Jeffrey Alderman — ACBSP President/CEO (United States) — Ex-Officio Member

About ACBSP

ACBSP, www.acbsp.org, is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913.339.9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

Dr. Cheyne has been instrumental in building awareness of ACBSP accreditation among business schools across Latin America for more than a decade. The helped establish the Latin American Council for Business Schools and Programs – ACBSP Region 9 in 2009, and served as the region’s secretary, vice present and president. He led the accreditation teams at two universities with which he was affiliated, the first was Uniempresarial – Fundacion Universitaria Empresarial, with business programs accredited by ACBSP in 2013, and most recently Universidad del Rosario, with business programs accredited by ACBSP in 2017. Dr. Cheyne has also been actively involved at the international level as well, serving on the ACBSP Strategic Planning Committee and serving as mentor and evaluator to many campuses pursuing accreditation through ACBSP.  

“Alejandro has a deep passion for his students and for enhancing the quality of business schools in Latin America and throughout the world,” said Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President and CEO. “He is a respected leader in Colombia and is quick to share his rich knowledge of leadership and entrepreneurship. I look forward to being part of the audience this year as he brings a unique perspective to his role as Chair of the Board of Directors of this organization.”    

“I have had the chance to meet amazing people, who not only supported our accreditation process but who also invited me to participate in ACBSP,” said Dr. Cheyne. “Serving as secretary, vice president, and president of ACBSP Region 9 has allowed me to work with Latin American leaders to face their regional challenges and with ACBSP global leaders who demonstrate how schools can work together around education.” 

About Alejandro Jose Cheyne Garcia

Alejandro Cheyne holds a doctorate degree in pedagogy and studies in international management and business administration. He is considered one of the most important professors in higher education programs in Colombia. He is an Economist from Universidad del Rosario and he has developed a career around leadership and entrepreneurship. He is currently President of the Business Process Outsourcing, Knowledge Process Outsourcing and Information Technology Outsourcing Board in Colombia and Chair of the ACBSP Board of Directors.

About ACBSP

ACBSP, www.acbsp.org, is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

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“Nathan brings a wealth of knowledge and varied experience in the nonprofit, legal, and governmental industries to the organization, said President & CEO Jeffrey Alderman. “His unique skillset is an ideal fit as we continue to grow ACBSP throughout the world.”

Prior to joining ACBSP, Eberline served as the Associate Legislative Director and Legal Counsel for the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC), a non-profit that promotes excellence in government at the county level. His career focus has included public policy, government relations, and municipal law. He served member counties by counseling on best practices with an emphasis on legal responsibilities and political realities. Prior to joining KAC, Eberline worked on behalf of cities with the League of Kansas Municipalities.

Eberline holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. in English and Political Science from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. His wife, Tara Eberline, is a partner with Foulston Siefkin. They have two daughters, Lydia and Grace.

“The ACBSP team is experienced and passionate — two ideal traits for any non-profit organization. My long-term purpose and objective is to help execute ACBSP’s vision, while finding ways to serve the team as everyone continues in the pursuit of excellence,” said Eberline.

Eberline has served on the board for the Kansas Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Section since 2010 and is currently Past President. Additionally, he serves on the board for the Kansas Enrichment Network, an organization devoted to improving out-of-school programing for children in Kansas. He has also served as an elder at his church, Mill Creek Community Church in western Shawnee, since 2010.

About ACBSP

ACBSP, www.acbsp.org, is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913.339.9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

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OVERLAND PARK, KS, USA (May 21, 2018) The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), www.acbsp.org, has granted initial accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation to 54 colleges and universities in nine countries during the 2017-18 academic year.

The ACBSP Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners and Associate Degree Board of Commissioners meet twice a year in Kansas City, MO, USA, to review the quality and integrity of business degree programs at colleges and universities seeking ACBSP accreditation. 

In 2017-18, the two Boards granted accreditation to the business programs at:

• Australian College of Kuwait (Kuwait City, Kuwait)

• BridgeValley Community and Technical College (South Charleston, West Virginia, USA)

• California Southern University (Costa Mesa, California, USA)

• Catawba College (Salisbury, North Carolina, USA)

• Champlain College (Burlington, Vermont, USA)

• College of Western Idaho (Nampa, Idaho, USA)

• Dunya University (Kabul, Afghanistan)

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott campus (Prescott, Arizona, USA)

• Emirates College of Technology (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

• Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, New York, USA)

• Keiser University — Separate Accounting Accreditation (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA)

• Lesley University (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA)

• Mount Aloysius College — Business & Accounting (Cresson, Pennsylvania, USA)

• Mount Saint Mary's University (Los Angeles, California, USA)

• Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (Al Kharj, ArRiyadh, Saudi Arabia)

• Ranken Technical College (St. Louis, Missouri, USA)

• Riverside City College (Riverside, California, USA)

• Salem University (Salem, West Virginia, USA)

• University of Mount Union (Alliance, Ohio, USA)

• University of Redlands (Redlands, California, USA)

• Universidad Continental (Huancayo, Junin, Peru)

• Utica College (Utica, New York, USA)

• VIT Business School (Vellore & Chennai, India)

• Western Governors University (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)

Colleges and universities accredited by ACBSP must undergo a process of reaffirmation every 10 years in order to maintain accredited status. In 2017-18, the two Boards granted reaffirmation of accreditation to:

• Anderson University (Anderson, South Carolina, USA)

• Bishop State Community College (Mobile, Alabama, USA)

• Chicago State University (Chicago, Illinois, USA)

• CMH - International Hospitality Management School (Paris, France)

• Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, Maryland, USA)

• Eastern New Mexico University — Business & Accounting (Portales, New Mexico, USA)

• Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Michigan, USA)

• Gaston College (Dallas, North Carolina, USA)

• Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas, USA)

• Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA)

• Higher Colleges of Technology — multiple campuses (United Arab Emirates)

• IEMI - International Business School (Paris, France)  

• Indiana University East (Richmond, Indiana, USA)

• International School of Management (Paris, France)  

• Joliet Junior College (Joliet, Illinois, USA)

• Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, Michigan, USA)

• Lehigh Carbon Community College (Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, USA)

• New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA)

• NMSU-Doña Ana Community College (Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA)

• Northern Oklahoma College (Tonkawa, Oklahoma, USA)

• Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA)

• Plymouth State University (Plymouth, New Hampshire, USA)

• Universidad EAN (Bogotá, Colombia)

• University of Phoenix — Business & Accounting (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)

• University of St. Francis (Joliet, Illinois, USA)

• Walla Walla University (College Place, Washington, USA)

• Western New Mexico University (Silver City, New Mexico, USA)

"These campuses have shown their commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process. The initial accreditation and reaffirmation of accreditation granted to these institutions demonstrates their commitment to provide the highest quality business education for their students," said Dr. Steve Parscale, ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer. 

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP is the only organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. ACBSP has an accreditation search tool to assist students, faculty, and prospective employers in finding accredited programs.

About ACBSP

ACBSP, www.acbsp.org, is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries.

FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

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Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913-339-9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

These seven standards will be presented for approval at the two commission meetings in June. We are providing the seven standards for your review prior to the meeting.

ACBSP Standards for Demonstrating Excellence in Certificate Accreditation

STANDARD 1 - LEADERSHIP:

A systematic leadership process must exist that promotes performance excellence and continuous improvement.

STANDARD 2 - STRATEGIC PLANNING:

Strategic plans must include measurable goals.

STANDARD 3 - STUDENT AND STAKEHOLDER FOCUS:

A systematic process must be used to determine expectations of students and other key stakeholders.

STANDARD 4 - STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:

A systematic student learning assessment process must measure students’ knowledge and skills compared to expected outcomes.

STANDARD 5 - FACULTY FOCUS:

A systematic process must ensure instructors are appropriately qualified and that their credentials and skill sets align with learning outcomes.

STANDARD 6 - CURRICULUM:

A systematic process must ensure continuous improvement of the curriculum. The curriculum must be comprised of appropriate subject matter outcomes to prepare students for success.

STANDARD 7 - CERTIFICATE KEY PERFORMANCE RESULTS:

A systematic process must identify and track key performance measures for continuous improvement.  Demonstrate that adequate resources and services exist.

Certificate Accreditation Eligibility

The certificate must be eligible for higher education credit. In addition, the other membership requirements already in the bylaws will be required for accreditation of certificates.

• A Certificate – An award for an academic certificate that requires completion of 12 credits in a year or less for a full-time student course load and may take longer for part time students. Some programs provide specialized training for people who already have diplomas or degrees. Others are for those who want to quickly complete a program that leads to a specific job.
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - An award that requires completion of an organized program of study requiring 12 credit hours beyond the bachelor's. Designed for those with a bachelor's degree who do not meet the academic requirements of a master's degree.
• Post-Master's Certificate - An award that requires completion of an organized program of study of 12 credit hours beyond the master's degree but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctorate level.

All-Members Meetings

Champions and Co-Champions from our member schools will vote on the adoption of the certificate accreditation standards at both All-Member Meetings to be held at ACBSP Conference 2018. The time, dates, and location are as follow.

Meeting of All Associate Degree Members
4:45 - 5:45 PM CDT
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Meeting of All Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Members
4:45 - 5:45 PM CDT
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

For more information or questions about the standards or voting, please contact Dr. Steve Parscale, Chief Accreditaton Officer, at sparscale@acbsp.org or 913.339.9356.

Applications to full-time, two-year MBA programs in the U.S. have been down since 2014, and this past fall, 64 percent of programs reported declines, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council’s “Application Trends Survey Report 2017.”

To counter that, many business schools are adding multiple MBA programs covering specialized areas to expand their applicant pool.

The trend has been prevalent in the last three to four years, with schools adding specializations and concentrations “to meet the needs of the community, the students and society,” says Steve Parscale, chief accreditation officer for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Unemployment is at record lows, which traditionally means a drop-off in MBA interest, Parscale adds. Specialized offerings are helping to mitigate that enrollment challenge.

Fulfilling the need for a more customized education

Specialized MBAs allow students to have a more “contextual learning experience,” says Idalene “Idie” Kesner, dean of the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Its MBA for Educators and its Business of Medicine Physician MBA bring in professionals who don’t have a business background, but who aspire to administration positions in their fields. “These programs have opened up more avenues for us,” says Kesner. “This is a way of addressing what had been a relatively flat MBA market.”

Similarly, Clarion University of Pennsylvania in recent years has launched specialized MBA programs in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and in Healthcare, among others.

“These decisions were based on consultation with the board of advisors coupled with student and workforce demand,” says Phil Frese, dean of the College of Business Administration and Information Sciences.

Others adding MBA programs for those outside of traditional business fields include NYU Stern, which has two new one-year programs: a Tech MBA and a Fashion & Luxury MBA.

Helping local business find qualified employees

Market research convinced Sellinger School of Business administrators at Loyola University Maryland to add MBA specializations in Data Analytics and in Investments and Applied Portfolio Management, says Susan Hasler, assistant dean for business programs.

“In speaking to alumni in Baltimore, we found employers want people who can analyze, and that data is something we need to be offering,” Hasler says. “We were already offering the courses, but now we’re marketing it as a full program.”

The Investments and Applied Portfolio Management MBA also gets more granular than a regular finance track would. “In recent years, we’ve had a growth in the number of students coming from investment firms who really wanted to learn a specific skill set for this industry,” says Hasler.

Both programs include experiential learning that allows students to consult for local businesses. The investment students even manage part of Loyola’s endowment fund, which saw a 20 percent return last year.  “These offerings make us more competitive,” says Hasler.

Add more specializations?

After launching its MBA concentrations, Clarion experienced a 7 percent growth in enrollment from fall 2015 to fall 2016. The incoming class for fall 2017 was up 8 percent from the year before, says Frese. “Nearly 10 percent of our new students are choosing concentration options as part of their MBA experience.”

Loyola is exploring other specializations. “It’s a trend that’s going to continue,” Hasler says. “Students want to customize their program and dive in deeper to an area they are interested in.”

Parscale advises schools to take a quality-over-quantity approach. “Don’t change things to be competitive unless it’s part of your mission,” he says. “Once you get out of your specialty strength area, it’s like you’re adding water to your program and thinning it out—you don’t want to reduce the quality of the education.”

Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a 3-part series on b-school survival. Read Part 1.

Under the provisions of the ACBSP Bylaws, this is the official notice of the Report of the Nominating Committees for the Associate Degree Commission, Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission, Accreditation Governance Board, and the Nominating Committee for the ACBSP Board of Directors. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all candidates for open positions on the four boards.

Election for officers and directors will be held at the Annual Business Meeting of the Council at 3:00 PM-CDT on Sunday, June 10, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO. Elections for the Commissions will be conducted during the respective Commission meetings at a day and time as posted during ACBSP Conference 2018 in Kansas City, MO.

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, chaired by Alejandro Cheyne, presents the following individuals for election to the ACBSP Board of Directors for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2018:

The Nominating Committee of the Associate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Carol Ricke, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners for the terms as designated, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2018:

The Nominating Committee of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, chaired by Brad Kleindl, presents the following individuals for election to the Board of Commissioners, which begin after ACBSP Conference 2018:

The Nominating Committee of the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB), chaired by Bruce Stetar, presents the following individuals for election to the Accreditation Governance Board for the terms as designated to begin after ACBSP Conference 2018:

For questions regarding the nominations or the nominating process, please contact the ACBSP President/CEO at jalderman@acbsp.org.

The following notice is given as a call for nominations for candidates for the noted officer, director, commissioner, and Accreditation Governance Board positions. Nominations are conducted with due regard for representation of geographic areas and characteristics of member institutions.

ACBSP Officers and Board of Directors

Notice is hereby given for the following officer and director positions. All Officers and At-Large Directors must have previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of either Board of Commissioners, as chair of a standing committee or as an officer of an ACBSP Regional Council.

Chair-Elect

The Chair-Elect serves as an advisor to the Chair and substitutes for the Chair in his or her absence or if he/she is unable to serve. Upon conclusion of the term of the Chair, the Chair-Elect automatically assumes the office of Chair for a one-year term. The Chair-Elect serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, as a member of the Personnel Committee, as Chair of the Nominating Committee, and is expected to serve as a Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2019 in Houston, TX, and ACBSP Conference 2020 in Chicago, IL. The Chair-Elect for the 2018-19 year must be from an associate degree institution.

Vice Chair

This is a new position that was created with a governance restructuring through a change in the Bylaws as approved by the membership in June 2017. The Vice Chair serves for a one-year term as an advisor to the Chair and Chair-Elect, and substitutes for the Chair-Elect in his or her absence or if he/she is unable to serve. Upon conclusion of the term of Vice Chair, the Vice Chair automatically assumes the office of Chair-Elect; after which, then shall serve as Chair. The Vice Chair serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and is expected to serve as a Co-Chair of ACBSP Conference 2019 in Houston, TX, and ACBSP Conference 2020 in Chicago, IL. The Vice Chair for the 2018-19 year must be from a baccalaureate/graduate degree institution.

Secretary

The Secretary is responsible for taking the official minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Annual Business Meeting of the Council. The Secretary serves a three-year term of office and may be elected to a consecutive second term. Debbie Gaspard, Southeast Community College (NE), Region 5, is serving her first full term and is eligible for re-nomination for an additional term that would conclude in 2021.

At-Large Director — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Institution

Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve a three-year term and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office. Charles Fazzi, Saint Vincent College (PA), Region 2, is serving his first full term and is eligible for re-nomination for an additional term that would conclude in 2021.

At-Large Director — Associate Degree Institution

Associate Degree At-Large Directors are elected to serve a three-year term and may be re-nominated to serve a second term of office. Dennis Brode, Sinclair Community College (OH), Region 4, is serving a partial term and is eligible for re-nomination for an additional term that would conclude in 2021.

Board of Commissioners — Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Programs

Notice is hereby given for three vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission. In addition to all other qualifications, Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive term. Board members are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must confirm the endorsement and support of their institution for the time and expenses necessary to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following individual currently serving as a Commissioner has a term that is expiring and is eligible for re-nomination:

• Denise Smith, Brenau University (GA), Region 3

The following individuals have terms that are expiring and are not eligible for re-nomination:

• Bruce Stetar, Southern New Hampshire University (NH), Region 1
• R. Nandagopal, PSG Institute of Management (India), Region 10

Board of Commissioners — Associate Degree Program

Notice is hereby given for three vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Associate Degree Commission. In addition to all other qualifications, Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Associate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive term. Board members are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June, and review materials in advance of each meeting. All nominees must have the endorsement and support of their institution for the time and expenses necessary to fulfill the duties as a Commissioner.

The following individual currently serving as a Commissioner has a term that is expiring and is eligible for re-nomination:

• Germain Pichop, Oklahoma City Community College (OK), Region 6

The following individuals have terms that are expiring or are not eligible for re-nomination:

• Dennis Brode, Sinclair Community College (OH), Region 4
• Michelle Byrd, Greenville Technical College (SC), Region 3

Accreditation Governance Board

Notice is hereby given for six vacancies on the Accreditation Governance Board (AGB). All AGB members must be from an accredited institution. The terms of office preclude individuals from serving concurrently on any Board of Commissioners. The AGB shall assist both Boards of Commissioners in establishing, documenting, and periodically reviewing broad accreditation policies and procedures essential to accomplishing the objectives and appropriate functioning of the two Commissions.

The following individuals from Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institutions are eligible for re-nomination:

• Ron DeYoung, Emeritus Member, Region 5
• Anthony Negbenebor, Gardner-Webb University (NC), Region 3

The following individual from a Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institution is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Tim Anderson, Chadron State College (NE), Region 5

The following individuals from Associate Degree institutions have terms that are expiring and are eligible for re-nomination:

• Michelle Byrd, Greenville Technical College (SC), Region 3
• Larry Zachrich, Northwest State Community College (OH), Region 4

The following individual from an Associate Degree institution is not eligible for re-nomination:

• Von Plessner, Northwest State Community College (OH), Region 4

Nominating Process

Nominations for all positions for the Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners, and Accreditation Governance Board should be submitted to the President/CEO, who is required to forward them to the Nominating Committee. Self-nominations are permitted and may be enhanced by letters of recommendation. All nominations should be sent directly to Jeffrey Alderman at jalderman@acbsp.org or by mail to the Council office at 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. All nominations must be received by Friday, December 1, 2017.

The Nominating Committees may identify candidates beyond those received. By January 31, 2018, the Nominating Committees shall submit a slate of candidates to the President/CEO who will then forward the slate to all Champions and Co-Champions by March 1, 2018, providing an opportunity for write-in nominations.

Write-in nominations of any individual from five percent (5%) of the total membership eligible to vote shall cause the name to appear on the ballot. Any write-in nominations must be submitted to the President/CEO by May 1, 2018. The President/CEO will validate the names of any write-in petition and disclose the names of persons listed on the petition only upon written request.

The report of the Nominating Committees will be read at the respective annual business meetings of the Council and Commissions during ACBSP Conference 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Officers and Board members are elected by a majority vote of official representatives present at these meetings at dates and times to be announced.

All questions regarding the nominating process should be directed to the President/CEO.

John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., www.jbu.edu, with business programs accredited by ACBSP since 2013, will represent the United States in the World Cup this week.

OVERLAND PARK, KS, USA (September 27, 2017) The 2017 Enactus World Cup takes place this week in London, England, bringing together a select group of 3,500 student, business and academic leaders from around the globe to showcase the entrepreneurial action and shared innovation that transforms lives and creates a better future. Jeffery Alderman, President/CEO of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org is among the more than 300 global business leaders asked to judge the Opening Round of competition on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and the Semi-Final Round on Thursday, Sept. 28.

“I had the privilege of judging the Enactus U.S. National Exposition in Kansas City last May and I am deeply honored to be part of the World Cup in London,” said Alderman. “These students are our future and it is exciting to see the innovation and creative energy they bring to these projects and the entrepreneurial solutions they present.”

The final competitions are qualified from over 72,000 university students down to the National Champion teams from 36 countries. These 36 teams compete in the Enactus World Cup. Each team has 17 minutes to showcase their projects of entrepreneurial action that are not only making a difference in the world, they have the momentum to create new careers, spark business innovation and deliver fresh energy for social impact. The teams present the impact of their projects to a panel of leading business leaders who serve as judges. The team that best uses entrepreneurial action to create opportunity for individuals and communities will be named the Enactus World Cup Champion.

John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., www.jbu.edu, with business programs accredited by ACBSP since 2013, will represent the United States in the World Cup this week.

"Enactus and ACBSP enjoy a strong partnership founded on shared purpose across many fronts," said Alex Perwich, President, Enactus U.S. "I have served on the ACBSP Board of Directors since 2014. Jeff and I work well together and are committed to making our partnership stronger than ever," he said.

About ACBSP

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

 About Enactus

Enactus is an international nonprofit organization founded on the principle that entrepreneurial action can be a powerful driver of human progress. Guided by educators and supported by business leaders, teams of outstanding university students depart the classroom to create community development projects that empower people by putting their skills and talents at the center of improving their lives. Each year, a series of regional and national competitions provides a forum for teams to showcase the impact of their outreach efforts, and to be evaluated by executives serving as judges. National champion teams advance to the prestigious Enactus World Cup. For more information, visit www.enactusunitedstates.org.

Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913-339-9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

OVERLAND PARK, KS, USA (August 22, 2017) The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), www.acbsp.org, granted initial accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation to 58 colleges and universities in 11 countries during the 2016-17 academic year.

The ACBSP Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners and Associate Degree Board of Commissioners meet twice a year in Kansas City, MO, USA, to review the quality and integrity of business degree programs at colleges and universities seeking ACBSP accreditation. 

In 2016-17, the two Boards granted initial accreditation to the business programs at:

• Bates Technical College (Tacoma, Washington, USA)

• Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, Florida, USA)

• California State University Channel Islands (Camarillo, California, USA)

• Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) (Newark, Ohio, USA)

• Chippewa Valley Technical College (Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA)

• Danube University Krems (Krems, Austria)

• Evangel University (Springfield, Missouri, USA)

• IFM University, Institute of Finance and Management (Geneva, Switzerland)

• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

• Instituto Superior San Ignacio de Loyola S.A. (ISIL S.A.) (Lima, Perú)

• International Technological University (ITU) (San Jose, California, USA)

• Konrad Lorenz Universitaria Fundación (Bogotá, Colombia)

• Limestone College (Gaffney, South Carolina, USA)

• Madonna University (Livonia, Michigan, USA)

• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA)

• Notre Dame of Maryland University (Baltimore, Maryland, USA)

• Otgontenger University of Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

• Palm Beach State College (Lake Worth, Florida, USA)

• Pfeiffer University (Misenheimer, North Carolina, USA)

• Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Society (Kerala, India)

• Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) (Karnataka, India)

• Sustainability Management School (Vaud, Switzerland)

• Taylor University (Upland, Indiana, USA)

• The Institute of International Economics and Business (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

• The National University of Economics (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

• Thomas Edison State University (Trenton, New Jersey, USA)

• United International Business Schools (UIBS) – Multiple Campuses (Zurich, Switzerland)

• Universidad del Rosario (Bogotá, Colombia)

• Universidad Europea de Madrid (Madrid, Spain)

• University Canada West (Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada)

• University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu (Kapolei, Hawaii, USA)

• University of Humanities Business School (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

• University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez – Office Systems & Business (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, USA)

Colleges and universities initially accredited by ACBSP must undergo a process of reaffirmation every

10 years in order to maintain accredited status. In 2016-17, the two Boards granted reaffirmation of accreditation to:

• Alvernia University (Reading, Pennsylvania, USA)

• Arcadia University (Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA)

• Atlanta Metropolitan State College (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)

• Biola University (La Mirada, California, USA)

• Business School Lausanne (Vaud, Switzerland)

• Gardner-Webb University (Boiling Springs, North Carolina, USA)

• Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)

• Jackson State Community College (Jackson, Tennessee, USA)

• Lawson State Community College (Birmingham, Alabama, USA)

• Morris College (Sumter, South Carolina, USA)

• NHTI – Concord’s Community College (Concord, New Hampshire, USA)

• Normandale Community College (Bloomington, Minnesota, USA)

• Northcentral University (San Diego, California, USA)

• Our Lady of the Lake University (San Antonio, Texas, USA)

• Queensborough Community College - CUNY (Bayside, New York, USA)

• Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA)

• South Texas College (McAllen, Texas, USA)

• Stark State College (North Canton, Ohio, USA)

• The College of Saint Rose (Albany, New York, USA)

• The University of West Alabama (Livingston, Alabama, USA)

• Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

• University of Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA)

• University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, Texas, USA)

• Virginia Union University (Richmond, Virginia, USA)

• York College of Pennsylvania (York, Pennsylvania, USA)

"These campuses have shown their commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process. The initial accreditation and reaffirmation of accreditation granted to these institutions demonstrates their commitment to provide the highest quality business education for their students," said Dr. Steve Parscale, ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer.

ACBSP accredits business programs at all degree levels, from associate degrees in accounting and other business disciplines to doctoral degrees in management. ACBSP has an accreditation search tool to assist students, faculty, and prospective employers in finding accredited programs.

About ACBSP

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at more than 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

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Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913-339-9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

“The ACBSP Board of Directors truly reflects the organization’s global presence,” said Jeffrey Alderman, ACBSP President/CEO. Led by Mary Vaughan, Dean of Seneca Business, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this is the first time in our history to have a female Board Chair affiliated with an institution outside the U.S. I am honored to serve with this distinguished group as we strive to promote continuous improvement in the accreditation of business programs throughout the world,” he said.     

The following business educators and industry leaders were appointed to serve on the 2017-18 Board of Directors, with terms effective at the close of the Annual Conference on June 27, 2017:

2017-18 Board of Directors

• Mary Vaughan — Dean, Seneca Business, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology (Canada) — Chair

• Alejandro Cheyne — Dean, School of Management, Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) — Chair-Elect

• Debbie Gaspard — Instructor, Enactus and Kappa Beta Delta Faculty Advisor, Southeast Community College (United States) — Secretary

• Earl Godfrey — Professor of Accounting, Gardner-Webb University (United States) — Treasurer

• Dewayne Thompson — Dean, School of Business, Lee University (United States)

— Immediate Past Chair of the Council

• Charles Fazzi — Professor of Accounting, Saint Vincent College (United States) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Tilokie Depoo — Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, Metropolitan College of New York (United States) — At-Large, 4-Year

• Kim Wong — Instructor, Business & Information Technology, Central New Mexico Community College (United States) — At-Large, 2-Year

• Lakshmy Sivaratnam — Associate Professor, Business & Accounting, Kansas City Kansas Community College (United States) — At-Large, 2-Year

• Freda Hartman — Faculty Chair, School of Business & Technology, Capella University (United States) — Chair, Board of Commissioners — 4-Year

• Gary Mrozinski — Professor of Business, Luzerne County Community College (United States) — Chair, Board of Commissioners — 2-Year

• Anthony Negbenebor — Dean Emeritus and Dover Chair, Professor of Business,

Gardner-Webb University (United States) — Chair, Accreditation Governance Board

• Joseph Cappa — Executive Director, Business Programs, Southern New Hampshire University (United States) — Council of Regional Chairs Representative

• Alex Perwich — President, Enactus USA (United States) — Public Member

• Hugh Hale — Chief Information Officer, State of Tennessee Health Care Finance and

Administration (United States) — Public Member

• Jeffrey Alderman — ACBSP President/CEO (United States) — Ex-Officio Member

About ACBSP

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

Contact: Melinda Dorning — 913-339-9356 — mdorning@acbsp.org

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The new Bylaws are now available and can be found here: ACBSP Bylaws [PDF].

The bylaws may be amended by a recommendation of the Board of Directors. Changes must be ratified by a two-thirds vote of the Council members eligible to vote and present at such meeting (typically the Annual Business Meeting during the ACBSP Conference).

In addition, the Bylaws Committee continuously reviews the bylaws and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors as deemed appropriate, and receives and reviews proposed bylaw changes or amendments from the membership, commissioners, and/or directors.

The ACBSP Bylaws were last amended in June 2016.

Timeline:

1. Vote on splitting standard 6 into two standards, 6 and 7, June 2017, Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA
2. Criteria improved 2018
3. Beta Test improved standards and criteria July – December 2018
4. Start transition usage 2019 for two years, anyone can choose which standards to use.
5. Full implementation 2021.

This is the improved wording for standard 6 and standard 7:

Standard 6 – Curriculum: The business unit must have a systematic process to ensure continuous improvement of curriculum and program delivery. The curriculum must be comprised of appropriate business and professional content to prepare graduates for success.

Standard 7 - Business Unit Performance: The business unit must have a systematic process to identify and track key student performance measures for the purpose of continuous improvement.  The business unit must ensure adequate resources and services to support its programs.

For any questions or concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Standards, contact Steve Parscale, Chief Accreditation Officer, at sparsacle@acbsp.org or 913.339.9356.