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Plenary I: New Changes in
Business Accreditation
With the passing of the new Business Accreditation standards in April
2003, AACSB International and its member schools raised the bar for
academic excellence in management education. Any change, however
positive, brings questions and uncertainty. Hear what the new
standards mean for your b-school, and how you can make
changes/improvements early in the academic year toward achieving new
goals.
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- Arthur Kraft, dean, College of
Commerce and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University
The Assessment Portfolio: A Roadmap to
Change
Co-presenters from the U.S. Air Force Academy will present a case study
for developing a comprehensive, multidimensional assessment portfolio to
build overall high quality and achieve continuous process
improvement. They will share different assessment tools to foster an
environment of continuous improvement and ensure assurance of learning
across the school's goals for teaching, research, and service. This
conversation will provide insight fro utilizing these tools in a unique
context, such as the academy.
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- Steve Fraser, director of
assessment, U.S. Air force Academy
- James Lowe, director of
assessment, U.S. Air Force Academy
Reengineering the Core Curriculum: A
Business Process Approach
This session examines the implementation of an integrated undergraduate
core curriculum that has been downsized from 42 to 33 semester
hours. It replaces discipline-specific courses in accounting,
finance, marketing, management, and information systems with
interdisciplinary courses based on business process concepts. The
courses, which will not be team taught, include Production and Delivery
of Goods and Services, and Acquisition and Management of Financial
Resources. The development of detailed course and learning
objectives, interdisciplinary teaching materials, and preparation of
faculty to teach interdisciplinary courses are on the discussion agenda.
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- William P. Curington, associate
dean of Academic Affairs, Sam M. Walton College of Business,
University of Arkansas
- Molly Rapert,
associate professor, Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of
Arkansas
Creation of Peer Circles
How do you identify your peer institutions? This workshop explains
the strategic management process and shows specific examples for using
comparison data to identify both peer and aspirant schools. It also
advocates campus visits to foster long term relationships so that campus
leaders can discover other institutions' best practices while contributing
to peer development.
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- James M. Collins,
dean, School of Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Colin Read,
associate dean, School of Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Moving from the
Strategic Plan to Action
The former dean who put together a strategic plan that took the school
through reaccreditation co-presents with the sitting dean who is now
building on that successful blueprint. The colleagues share their
effective planning model, discuss the process of taking a plan from the
shelf and making it a useable tool, and explain how to integrate the
financial component of strategic management.
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- Lee D. Dahringer, dean,
Sellinger School of Business and Management, Loyola College in
Maryland
- Peter Lorenzi,
professor and former dean, Sellinger School of Business and
Management, Loyola College in Maryland
Doctoral Faculty
Commission
The global decline in the doctoral faculty pipeline is one of the most
pressing issues facing business schools. Taking its charge from the
AACSB International Board of Directors, the Doctoral Faculty Commission
will discuss its research and projections about the doctoral faculty
market and the dire implications if no action is taken. Attend this
session to discuss and debate proposed school and industry-level
strategies for dealing with critical faculty shortages.
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- Daniel R. LeClair,
director of knowledge services, AACSB International
- Carolyn Y. Woo, AACSB
International Chair and dean, Mendoza College of Business, University
of Notre Dame
Accounting Accreditation
Standards Update
Accounting accreditation seeks to improve accounting education in order to
meet the evolving needs of the accounting profession, as well as serve the
needs of society. As these needs evolve, so must the standards that
serve them. Following the April 2003 adoption of the new Business
Accreditation Standards, a task force has begun to review and make
recommendations for changes to the Accounting Accreditation
Standards. In this interactive session, participants will hear the
latest updates on the recommendations for Accounting Accreditation
changes. A discussion follows the brief presentation for questions
and audience input.
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- Jerry E. Trapnell,
dean, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson University
Luncheon and Plenary II: Valuable
Techniques for Learning Assessment
Hear practical techniques for installing authentic assessment. In
this information-packed session, Douglas Eder shares seven principles that
lead to good practice of assessment. Furthermore, gain examples of
classroom assessment techniques, and strategies for overcoming some common
issues related to implementing a new assessment plan.
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- Douglas J. Eder, associate
professor and director of undergraduate assessment and program review,
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Assessing Student Learning
This interactive session addresses the process of evaluating student
learning: establishing goals, defining standards, evaluating methods,
planning curriculum, and collecting data. Participants will generate
learning goals consistent with AACSB accreditation standards, and
investigate where in the curriculum these goals can be measured.
- Kathryn Martell, associate dean,
School of business, Montclair State University
Assurance of Learning: Small School
Strategies
Examine low-cost, effective ways to measure student learning in a small
school environment through course embedded assessment; web-based
pre-testing and nationally-normed post testing; course dossier development
and assessment; stakeholder opinion survey evaluation; exit interviews;
and course evaluations. Investigate models that improve the
alignment of mission and goals with assessment techniques.
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- Bonita Betters-Reed, professor
and faculty leader, Simmons School of Management, Simmons College
- Jacob Chacko, associate dean,
School of Business, Clayton College and State University
- Deborah Marlino, professor,
School of Management, Simmons College
- Adel Novin, assistant professor,
School of Business, Clayton College and State University
Engaging Large Enrollment Classes
Facing shrinking resources, senior faculty discuss strategies to manage
and engage large numbers of students while maintaining superior course
quality. Award winning teachers describe innovative experiences and
perspectives from three different business sub-disciplines.
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- Dale Grossman, professor,
Business Law, Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell
University
- Ed McLaughlin, professor and
director, Undergraduate Business Program, Department of Applied
Economics and Management, Cornell University
- Cindy Van Es, professor,
Statistics Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell
University
Continuous Improvement with the Balanced
Scorecard
Presenters share the planning and implementation of a faculty-driven
continuous improvement program using the balanced scorecard model.
Learn about three completed iterations of the scorecard, and discuss the
strengths and weaknesses identified in the first implementation.
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- Roselie McDevitt, chair,
Accounting Department, Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Fairfield
University
- Catherine Giapponi, visiting
assistant professor in strategy, Charles F. Dolan School of Business,
Fairfield University
- Norman A. Solomon, dean, Charles
F. Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University
Employer Program Assessments
Looking for an effective method for gathering employer feedback about your
programs? Learn about a creative new tool that capitalizes on
technology and, in a recent pilot study, generated outstanding
results. This less costly approach solves many of the problems with
historic employer mail surveys by delivering the survey to the company
contact in the best position to evaluate the quality of your program.
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- Daniel R. LeClair, director of
knowledge services, AACSB International
- Joseph Pica, Educational
Benchmarking, Inc.
Value of Accreditation
AACSB International membership offers several ways to position your
institution in a positive light. Attend this session to: learn more
about BizEd magazine and how to contribute ideas or advertise; hear about
the Value of Accreditation branding initiative; and discover the valuable
data and benchmarking services provided through Knowledge Services.
This session will be useful for deans, administrators, and b-school
communications professionals. Take advantage of everything your
AACSB International membership has to offer!
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- Roxanna Motchan, director,
Communications, AACSB International
Using Assessment to Improve Student
Learning
Presenters showcase the nationally recognized Comprehensive Assessment
Program at King's College, with illustrations from different business
disciplines. Learn how stakeholders are involved, how the program is
communicated to faculty and students, and how documentation is used.
The benefits of the assessment program, its impact on the continuous
improvement of curriculum, and lessons learned will be shared.
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King's
College Comprehensive Assessment Program
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- David Martin, director, McGowan
School of Business, King's College
- Cheryl O'Hara, assistant
professor of marketing, McGowan School of business, King's College
Effective Assessment Practices
This presentation consists of two parts. Part I describes the
primary trait analysis, a powerful assessment tool that can be applied to
diverse learning goals. This interactive session applies the primary
trait analysis to at least one general management goal. Part II will
provide an example of a comprehensive assessment system – the Senior
Assessment Program in place at Seton Hall University.
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- Kathryn Martell, associate dean,
School of Business, Montclair State University
- Joyce Strawser, associate dean,
The Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University
Teaching Business Students How to Think
A knowledge of theoretical concepts, quantitative techniques, and
state-of-the-art information technologies is of little value to b-students
if they can't think effectively about the tasks and challenges encountered
in practice. Expanding on a recently published paper in the Journal
of Management Education, this presentation identifies what business
students must know to be effective thinkers and how that knowledge can be
taught. Participants will be interactively engaged in learning
activities that teach students how to think critically and effectively.
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- Gerald Smith, professor, College
of business Administration, University of Northern Iowa
"Old Dogs, New Tricks: Development
Strategies for Veteran Faculty"
Effective faculty development processes are essential for the achievement
and maintenance of high quality educational programs in business
administration. An increasing challenge for deans, department
chairs, and others is to encourage and support faculty development efforts
for individuals whose academic or professional qualifications may be
questionable. This lively session focuses upon strategies to address
the development needs of veteran faculty. Comments from a panel of
deans follow a presentation by the session leader. The session
concludes with a discussion of questions and suggestions shared by
Symposium attendees.
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- Linda R. Garceau, dean, College
of Business and Technology, East Tennessee State University
- Ronald F. Green, dean, School of
Business, Indiana State University
- Allan D. Spritzer, Allen and Ruth
Harris Chair of Excellence in Business, professor of management and
former dean, College of Business, East Tennessee State University,
moderator
- Norman A. Solomon, dean, Charles
F. Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University
- George E. Stevens, dean, College
of Business Administration, Kent State University
IT Best Practices
Rapid changes in IT and the high costs associated with these changes
inspire some to explore collaborative approaches to integrate technology
into their b-school. This presentation examines feedback from a
survey of b-school technology directors with respect to priorities,
metrics, policies, standards, support, and curriculum integration.
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Points, References
Technology in Business Schools Roundtable
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- Eric Alborn, director of
instructional technology, School of Business, University of
Wisconsin-Madison
- John Carpenter, chief technology
officer, Georgetown University
- Maggie Jesse, director, Computing
Services Organization, Henry B. Tippie School of Business, University
of Iowa
- Douglas Lund, director of
information technology, Carlson School of Management, University of
Minnesota
A Vision of Excellence
Moving from "Good" to "Great" in business education is
not easy. In a small school, the challenge is somewhat
daunting. However, it can be done. It begins with an
organizational commitment to excellence, a passion for the mission of the
institution, and a clearly defined strategy to make the move.
Fundamental components of the move include a clear vision, a sense of
urgency and excitement, a purposive communication strategy, broad-based
support for the vision, and specific strategies, tactics, and resources to
acquire the necessary talent.
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- Richard Lytle, dean, College of
Business Administration, Abilene Christian University
Plenary III: WICS: Wisdom,
Intelligence, Creativity, Synthesized
A pre-eminent thought leader in the field of intelligence and cognition
shares a new theory of leadership. A critical element of the theory
is that leadership skill is, in large part, a decision—effective
leaders make certain decisions that ineffective leaders do not.
These decisions can be taught—learn what they are and how to teach
them. WICS helps ensure that the decisions will lead to leadership
success.
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- Robert J. Sternberg, president,
American Psychological Association; director, Center for the
Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE Center);
and IBM Professor of Psychology and Education, Yale University
Reflective Thinking Skills
Reflective thinking enables managers to practice continuous improvement by
intentionally evaluating and learning from the impact of their
decisions. The ability to think reflectively is identified as a
specific learning outcome by AACSB International. Presenters
highlight methods for teaching and assessing reflective thinking skills
and provide teaching materials and examples of students' work.
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- Bryon Chew, Monaghan Professor of
Management, Division of Business and Graduate Program,
Birmingham-Southern College
- Cecilia McInnis-Bowers,
professor, Department of International Business, Rollins College
Web Data Marts to Enhance Assessment and
Mentoring
A few schools have developed web-based systems to manage faculty
assessment and mentoring data. This session shares experiences in
developing and using such a database and considers other applications,
such as curriculum management, student instructional evaluation, and
scheduling.
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- Wayne Morse, associate dean,
College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Victor Perotti, associate
professor of management information systems, College of Business,
Rochester Institute of Technology
- Gabe Shepard, web and database
specialist, Rochester Institute of Technology
Linking Student Satisfaction, Commitment
and Loyalty with Service Quality Perceptions
Consumer satisfaction and ensuing loyalty can provide a viable,
competitive opportunity that may assume a strategic role within an
organization. How can you use information about student
satisfaction, loyalty,. and compromise to achieve your objectives of high
quality and continuous improvement? Investigate a model that
addresses student satisfaction and service quality perceptions.
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- Arcadio A. Cerda, dean, Facultad
de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad de Talca
- José Rojas, director, Graduate
School, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad de Talca
AACSB International Assessment Resource
Center
Attend this session to learn about and contribute to further development
of the new AACSB International Assessment Resource Center (ARC).
Developed by AACSB Knowledge Services, the ARC is a comprehensive online
source for information, tools, and discussion about assessment for
management educators. Bring your ideas and questions about
assessment!
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- Milton Blood, managing director
of accreditation services, AACSB International
- Daniel R. LeClair, director of
knowledge services, AACSB International
- Kathryn Martell, associate dean,
School of Business, Montclair State University
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