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Continuous Improvement Conference
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September 21–23, 2008
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia USA
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Agenda
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SUNDAY, September 21
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9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Small Schools Network Affinity Group
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
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3:00 p.m.–
6:00
p.m.
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Registration
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3:30 p.m.–
5:00
p.m.
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Bonus Session: Accreditation Maintenance-Tips for a Smooth Ride
This session will provide a perspective on planning and hosting an AACSB
maintenance of accreditation review. The session will focus on
communications with the team and business school stakeholders, planning the
actual visit, documentation for the team, and the visit itself. The major
objective is to share from actual experiences, planning and implementation
strategies to ensure a successful maintenance visit and experience.
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Ronald E. Shiffler, dean, College of
Business Administration, Georgia Southern University
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Robert Sumichrast, dean, Terry
College of Business, University of Georgia
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Jerry Trapnell, executive vice
president and chief accreditation office, AACSB International
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5:00 p.m.–
6:30
p.m.
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Welcome
Reception
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6:45 p.m. |
Women
Administrators Affinity Group
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MONDAY, September 22
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7:30 a.m.–
5:30
p.m.
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Registration
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7:30 a.m.–
8:30
a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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7:30 a.m.–
8:30
a.m.
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Breakfast Bonus
Session: Accreditation Q & A
Please join the AACSB Accreditation staff for an informal breakfast and
networking opportunity. Attendees will be invited to participate in an open
dialogue on accreditation.
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Lucienne Mochel, assistant vice
president, Accreditation Services, AACSB International
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Jerry Trapnell, executive vice
president and chief accreditation officer, AACSB International
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8:45 a.m.–
10:00
a.m.
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Plenary I:
Developing Business Leaders for the 21st Century
We've entered a dynamic new era marked by environmental challenges,
limited resources and new expectations on businesses. Drawing on 42 years of
international experience, Neville Isdell will outline the new requirements
that businesses must follow to grow profitably in the 21st century. He will
also note the diverse skills that business leaders will need to be
successful in this challenging era.
- Neville Isdell, chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Coca-Cola Company
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10:00 a.m.–
10:30
a.m.
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Refreshment
Break and Networking
Sponsored by:
Dillard College of Business Administration
Midwestern State University
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10:30 a.m.–
Noon
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Concurrent Sessions
Addressing the Business Faculty Shortage
This session provides information concerning the source of the current
business faculty shortage of both AQ and PQ faculty. It reviews activities
that AACSB International has undertaken in order to assist in addressing
this shortage. You will hear from participants in these programs and learn
how your business school can benefit from these activities.
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Neal Mero,
professor, Coles College of Business,
Kennesaw State University
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Shabnam Mousavi, visiting research
scholar and assistant professor, J. Mack Robinson College of Business,
Georgia State University
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Frank Smith, director, Management of
Professional Development, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University
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Moderator: Richard E. Sorensen,
dean,
Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Tips for a Successful Maintenance Review
Join this panel of experienced peer review team members and former
maintenance of accreditation committee members as they offer opinions,
insight and helpful tips for maintaining your accreditation.
- Joseph DiAngelo, dean, Erivan K.
Haub School of Business, St. Joseph's University
- Bob Scherer, dean and professor
of Management, Nance College of Business Administration, Cleveland State
University
- Denise Smart, dean, Emmett and
Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Texas State University
- George Stevens, dean, College of
Business Administration and Graduate School of Management, Kent State
University
Maximizing the Mentor/Applicant School
Relationship
The Mentor plays a key role in guiding the applicant school through the
Pre-Accreditation process, developing the plan, and implementing the plan.
In this session, presenters will address some of the factors which
facilitate the Mentor-Applicant school relationship and lead to greater
likelihood of success: a real understanding of the organization and the
educational framework; identifying key issues at an early stage; a
willingness to cooperate openly; mutual respect; regular exchange of
information; the importance of site visits and meetings with a wide range of
stakeholders; written records and documentation.
- Nassim Belbaly, associate dean,
Groupe Sup De Co Montpellier
- Anthony Chelte, dean, Dillard
College of Business Administration, Midwestern State University
- David Watson, director of
Administration, director of Bachelor of Business Programs, Monash
University
- Moderator: Eileen Peacock, dean,
Charlton College of Business, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
AACSB and the Future of Business School
Research
A new task force has been appointed to guide AACSB
initiatives that may, among other things, change the way research is
measured and evaluated for accreditation. In this session, two of its
members will discuss the work of the task force, including plans for a pilot
study on assessing research impact. Based on recommendations put forth in
the Final Report of the Impact of Research Task Force, the initiatives have
great potential to increase the value and visibility of business school
research, but are not without challenges. Participate in this session to
help shape the future of research. For more information, visit
www.aacsb.edu/research.
- Art Kraft, dean, The George L.
Argyros School of Business and Economics, Chapman University
- Robert Sumichast, dean, Terry
College of Business, University of Georgia
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Noon–
2:00
p.m.
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Luncheon and
Plenary II: The Future of Business Schools
The presentation will provide perspectives and insights related to the
future of Business Schools as they respond to the effects of rapid
globalization, e-commerce, web-based learning and business in both the
product and service sectors, and strategically plan for leveraging student
and executive training over the next decade.
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Gail K. Naughton, dean, College
of Business Administration, San Diego State University
Sponsored
by:
BusinessWeek
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2:00
p.m.–
3:30 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
Building a Better Faculty Qualification
Policy
Based on results of the AACSB's Business School Questionnaire, this
session will include a description of extant policies regarding faculty
qualification - with a primary focus on what participants may need to do to
keep their standards for maintenance of Academic Qualification (AQ) up to
date. Policies will be described by peer group, approach, and requirements.
Using instantaneous feedback technology (clickers), participants will be
able to compare their policies and opinions regarding maintenance of AQ with
those of other participants.
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Mark Hanna, professor of Operations
Management, Department of Finance and Quantative Analysis, Georgia Southern University
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J. Mooney, professor of
Accounting, School of Accountancy, Georgia Southern University
Integrating the Business Curriculum
Business schools are at various early stages of their attempt to
integrate discipline-specific functional knowledge into a holistic
understanding of how a business operates. Successful integration of the
business curriculum will increase curricular relevance by translating
functional knowledge into business skills but it is a disruptive change
involving costs and pitfalls. Join us for a comprehensive overview of the
current state of curriculum integration in business schools.
- Manoj Athavale, chairperson of
the Department of Finance and Insurance, The Miller College of Business,
Ball State University
- Rod Davis, interim dean and
co-director of the Center for School Innovation, The Miller College of
Business, Ball State University
- Mark Myring, director, Graduate
Studies in Accounting, The Miller College of Business, Ball State
University
Success Factors in Attaining Initial
Accreditation
Achieving AACSB International accreditation can be a long and daunting
journey and is often filled with challenging and exciting experiences. How
do leaders of business schools continue to motivate their stakeholders, keep
the momentum going and deal with unanticipated situations - especially
during the last few years before the initial accreditation visit? Join this
panel as they share success stories and strategies on how to prepare for a
successful initial accreditation visit and transform this challenging
endeavor into a valuable experience for the school and the institution.
- F. Trenery Dolbear, director,
Master's Program, International Business School, Brandeis University
- Carla E. Sayegh, director of
Continuous Improvement, Suliman S.Olayon School of Business, American
University of Beirut
- Moderator: Dennis L. Payette, associate professor, School of Business, Adelphi University
Interfacing and Collaborating with
Regional Accreditation Agencies
This session will focus on a comparison of AACSB standards with those of
regional accreditation organizations. Differences and common areas will be
explored. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the potential
interface of AACSB reviews and other reviews as well as discuss issues of
conflict with the two review processes and standards.
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Tom Benberg,
vice president and chief of staff, SACS Commission on Colleges
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Jerry Trapnell, executive vice
president and chief accreditation officer, AACSB International
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3:30 p.m.–
4:00
p.m.
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Refreshment
Break and Networking
Sponsored
by:
Division of
Business Administration and Economics
Morehouse College
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4:00 p.m.–
5:30
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Plenary III: Bridging Two Worlds: From CEO
to University System Chancellor
During this presentation, Erroll B. Davis, Jr. will draw on his
executive experience as President, CEO and Chairman of the board of Alliant
Energy Corporation and experience as Chancellor of the University System of
Georgia, to highlight key differences between the academic and the corporate
worlds. Mr. Davis will discuss these observations and recommend ways to
apply the lessons of the private sector to advance your business school.
- Erroll B. Davis, Jr. chancellor of the
University System of Georgia
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6:30 p.m. |
Associate Deans
Affinity Group
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TUESDAY, September 23
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7:15 a.m.–
8:15 a.m. |
New Deans Learning Community Affinity Group
This session will be a breakfast networking meeting.
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7:30
a.m.–
2:00 p.m.
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Registration
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7:30 a.m.–
8:30
a.m.
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Continental
Breakfast
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7:30 a.m.–
8:30
a.m.
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Breakfast Bonus:
Accreditation Q&A
Please join the AACSB Accreditation staff for an informal breakfast and
networking opportunity. Attendees will be invited to participate in an
open dialogue on accreditation.
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8:30 a.m.–
10:00
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Plenary IV: Servant Leadership
This session will highlight the story of how a one hundred twenty three
year old, family owned company comes to terms with the reality of having to
completely close its domestic manufacturing facility and outsource all
production to China. In the context of a culture of servant leadership and a
value system that emphasizes the worth of each employee and commitment to
the community, the decision challenges the very principles upon which the
company has operated over its long history.
- Steve Butler, chairman and chief
executive officer, W.C. Bradley
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10:00 a.m.–
10:30
a.m.
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Refreshment Break and Networking
Sponsored by:
College of Business
Minnesota State, Mankato
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10:30 a.m.–
Noon
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Concurrent
Sessions
Assurance of Learning
This session, designed for those who are relatively new to assessment,
will briefly discuss the new Assurance of Learning Standards and the basics
of assessment including the assessment process and basic concepts and
terminology. Concepts covered include: the difference between learning goals
and objectives, direct and indirect measures, rubrics, the use of data to
improve student learning and closing the loop. The "do's and don't" of
assessment and common mistakes will also be discussed.
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Linda Garceau, dean, College of
Business and Technology, East Tennessee State University
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Karen Tarnoff, assistant dean for
Assurance of Learning and Assessment, College of Business and
Technology, East Tennessee State University
Creating a Cycle of Success: Involving
Faculty in Strategic Planning
Faculty support and active involvement are essential for effective
strategic planning and execution. This panel discussion will share the
experiences of faculty members who helped create the current strategic plan
for the School of Business at Clayton State University, a unit of the
University System of Georgia. The faculty panel will explain the innovative
process use to collect and analyze from a variety of stakeholder groups and
demonstrate the implementation model called the "Cycle of Success." During
the session, attendees will receive and experiment with a set of planning
tools that will help them adapt and replicate the Clayton State strategic
planning process.
- Gary May, associate professor of
Management, School of Business, Clayton State University
- Diane Prince, associate dean,
School of Business, Clayton State University
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Noon–
1:15 p.m.
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Luncheon and
Table Topics
A Table Topic is a professional development opportunity for a small
group discussion. Participants can choose from a variety of offerings by
sitting down at a table with a topic of interest. The discussion leader
introduces the topic and offers some thought and then opens it up for a
discussion. Participants are encouraged to engage in the conversation.
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1:30 p.m.–
3:30 p.m. |
Bonus Session: Peer Review Training
The expanding world of management education increases the demand for
Deans to serve as AACSB peer review team members and mentors. Attending this
peer review training will provide you with an opportunity to join the
hundreds of volunteers already serving in this capacity. In this training
you will learn about the various volunteer roles in the accreditation
process, the actual review process and the accreditation philosophy of
overall high quality and continuous improvement, the decision making process
and receive tips and guidance on how to prepare for and conduct the visit.
Whether you are an experienced or new reviewer or mentor, or simply want to
learn more about AACSB's transparent accreditation process, the peer review
training will provide you with a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
- Lucienne Mochel, assistant vice
president, Accreditation Services. AACSB International
- Jerry Trapnell, executive vice
president and chief accreditation officer, AACSB International
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PROGRAM CONCLUDES
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