Membership Criteria:
Membership in the European Affinity Group is open to all AACSB accredited institutions and those member institutions with approved eligibility applications (as confirmed by the institution) that are from the European Union (EU) and Switzerland. Furthermore, affinity group members will hold a shared interest in working together to facilitate networking and communications and to enhance their respective quality and continuous objectives. Senior administrators such as the Dean or Director of the institution will represent the institutions in the affinity group. Working groups will be formed, as appropriate, to address certain issues identified by the group. Activities of the group will be planned and coordinated by a steering committee. The current steering committee members are listed below:

Purpose:
The European Affinity Group will discuss questions/issues such as:

• Which of the so-called “Bologna” process initiatives are crucial in influencing design of the new curricula.

• How many and what types of study programs must be offered by a top business school to be competitive.

• What kinds of core competencies are relevant to labor markets.

• Financial consequences resulting from the Bologna process.

• Consequences of the extensions of the Bologna reforms to the doctoral level.

• Facilitation of the mutual recognition of degrees and qualifications among members of AACSB International.

• Contributions of the European Affinity Group to international developments of AACSB International (communication, accreditation, etc.).

• The development of lifelong learning.

• Facilitation of staff and student exchanges among the members of this affinity group.

• Interchange of experience concerning internal and external quality assurance required by the Bologna process.

• Communication and ranking issues considering European institutional characteristics.

• Contributing to the appropriate communication on rankings and their improvement by defining a list of national and European journals.

• Supporting AACSB in collecting statistical data on European schools.

• The development of intellectual contributions in European institutions.

Activities:
Initial objectives include organizing a network, provide an electronic Q & A forum, support first and second cycle degree programs, and more. The group plans to meet twice a year. If possible, meetings will be scheduled to coincide with the AACSB International Dean’s Conference or ICAM. The other meetings will be hosted by the EAG members.

European Affinity Group Charter - Revised 5 24 07