Continuous Improvement Review Seminar (Madrid)

Special Pricing Offers

Register now and save 225 USD for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Accreditation Conference (June 14–16), the Continuous Improvement Review Seminar (June 12), and the Societal Impact Seminar (June 13) taking place in Madrid, Spain. The bundle price is 2,260 USD. No transfers or substitutions allowed.

Register now and save 150 USD for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Accreditation Conference (June 14–16) and the Continuous Improvement Review Seminar (June 12) taking place in Madrid, Spain. The bundle price is 1,640 USD. No transfers or substitutions allowed.

Register now and save 150 USD for the Continuous Improvement Review Seminar (June 12), and the Societal Impact Seminar (June 13) taking place in Madrid, Spain. The bundle price is 1,340 USD. No transfers or substitutions allowed.

The seminar begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:15 p.m.

Designed for accredited schools, the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) Seminar will prepare your administrators for the CIR process from the first year of the cycle to the CIR visit. Engage in interactive discussions on the foundation of accreditation and  review the philosophy of the principles-based 2020 accreditation standards with your peers, giving particular focus to changes in the standards. Explore the CIR philosophy and each component of the CIR report from the lens of your school, and examine how your school’s strategies and outcomes relate to engagement, innovation, and impact. Learn about the expectations of the key accreditation committees and the peer review team to better understand their purpose and how they fit into your CIR process. Build your peer network while developing the best strategy for your school’s upcoming continuous improvement review.

AACSB recommends that you attend this seminar two years before a scheduled visit.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind the CIR process
• Learn to prepare a CIR application and CIR report, including tables
• Explore the elements of a successful CIR process
• Review the CIR timeline
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the applicant, team member, and committee
• Learn possible recommendation outcomes, such as extension of accreditation and a CIR2

Facilitators

John Kooti, Shippensburg University

John Kooti is the Dean of the AACSB-accredited John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University.  He has a M.S and Ph.D. from Michigan State University and completed a post-doctoral bridge program in finance at the University of Florida.  His research and teaching focuses on financial economics, international finance, exchange rate and international trade, and regional economic and financial issues.  He also has consulting, professional, leadership, and service experience including mentoring business schools seeking AACSB accreditation and serving on AACSB accreditation teams.  

Suzanne Mintz, AACSB International

Suzanne Mintz serves as Vice President, Accreditation at AACSB International. In her role she has responsibility for the performance of AACSB’s global accreditation team and leads the development and implementation of strategic and operational accreditation initiatives in support of the AACSB mission. She is responsible for overseeing strategic partnerships with other accreditation bodies, and oversees the management of AACSB’s volunteer network globally, including training, engagement and recognition strategies for AACSB’s volunteers. Prior to joining AACSB, Mintz worked in corporate training and development in the financial services industry, responsible for overseeing the implementation of sales and management development programs. She holds an MBA in finance and management from the University of South Florida in Tampa and is a certified Project Management Professional.  

Who Should Attend

Accredited members, newly accredited members, members whose CIR visit is coming up in the next two to three years, and CIR team members. 

Contact Us

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