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June 7–8, 2012
Tampa, Florida, USA
> Pre-Seminar Preparation Work

WHEN:
The seminar will begin on Thursday, June 7th at 8:30 a.m. and end on Friday,
June 8th at 4:00 p.m.

**A reception for participants will follow the seminar on the first day at the
Westin Tampa Harbour Island Hotel from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.**

WHERE:
AACSB International - World Headquarters
Anne Graham Center
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Suite 750
Tampa, Florida 33602

Local information and helpful tips about your stay in Tampa

DRESS CODE:
Business casual.
Registration and Fee Schedule

Event Code: SM-BAS612
 
Received by
May 7, 2012
Received after
May 7, 2012
1st & 2nd Member (per person)
3rd & subsequent Member (per person)
Non-Member
745 USD
645 USD
895 USD
845 USD
745 USD
995 USD

Register Online

Fax or Mail Registration
Replacement / Refund Information
Replacement: Registration replacement will be granted if written notice and replacement registration are received (by email events@aacsb.edu or fax +1 813 472 5531 ONLY) at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. REPLACEMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THIS DATE. A transfer fee of 50 USD will be applied.

Cancellation: Refunds, less 150 USD, will be granted if written cancellation notice is received (by email events@aacsb.edu or fax +1 813 472 5531 ONLY) at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THIS DATE. Please allow 6–8 weeks for a refund.
Hotel/Travel Information
Westin Harbour Island Hotel
725 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33602
+1 813 229 5000
1 800 WESTIN1 (1 800 937 8461)
Internet: Online Reservations
*Hotel is connected to AACSB’s office building by a walkway on the second floor, follow the walkway to the adjacent building and take the elevator to the 7th floor.*

119 USD single/double plus applicable taxes
All reservations made within the AACSB International room block directly with the hotel will include wireless internet in the room rate.

When making reservations at the Westin, please ask for the AACSB International group room rate. Rates are based on availability. Reservations must be made before May 21, 2012 in order to receive the rate above.

Please view this information sheet for local information and helpful tips about your stay here in Tampa.
TRANSPORTATION FACTS
Tampa, Florida, USA (TPA)
The airport is 10 miles from AACSB International Headquarters, an estimated 20-minute drive. A taxi costs approximately 20 USD one-way.

Blue One Transportation is recommended for shuttle service. The cost is 12 USD one way per person. Please call to make reservations prior to your trip into Tampa 813 789 8380.

Driving Directions from TPA: Exit Tampa Airport to I-275 North (Tampa); I-275 to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West); take the Tampa Street exit (on the left); stay on Tampa Street (left lane) until you go under the overpass to South Franklin Street; right on South Franklin (South Franklin becomes South Harbour Island Boulevard). AACSB International will be on the right, just past the Tampa Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Harbour Island Hotel.

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (PIE)
The airport is 25 miles from AACSB International Headquarters. A taxi costs approximately 40 USD one-way.

Driving Directions from PIE: When exiting the airport, turn left onto 686 East (Roosevelt Boulevard); follow until you reach 688 East (Ulmerton Road); 688 East to I-275 North (Tampa); I-275 to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West); take the Tampa Street exit (on the left); stay on Tampa Street (left lane) until you go under the overpass to South Franklin Street; right on South Franklin (South Franklin becomes South Harbour Island Boulevard). AACSB International will be on the right, just past the Tampa Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Harbour Island Hotel.
Agenda
DAY 1
7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration / Information
7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Welcome
Seminar Learning Objectives and Pedagogy
Purpose of Accreditation
Preamble, Eligibility Procedures, and Scope of Accreditation
Strategic Pre-Accreditation Issues
10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m.–Noon Strategic Management Standards
Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Strategic Management Standards (continued)
Participant Standards
3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Participant Standards (continued)
5:00 p.m. End of First Day Discussion
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Reception
DAY 2
7:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration / Information
7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m.. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Participant Standards (continued)
Assurance of Learning Standards
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m.–Noon Assurance of Learning Standards (continued)
Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Assurance of Learning Standards (continued)
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Process for Initial Accreditation and Maintenance of Accreditation
4:00 p.m. Seminar Evaluation and End of Seminar