Assurance of Learning (AoL) is more than an accreditation requirement. It is a powerful framework for improving student learning, strengthening academic quality, and supporting continuous improvement across business education.
This interactive one-day workshop provides a practical introduction to the principles and practices of effective Assurance of Learning. Through expert facilitation, collaborative discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will explore the complete AoL cycle, from developing competency goals and measurable learning objectives to designing assessment measures, collecting evidence, interpreting results, and using findings to improve curricula and student learning.
Whether your institution is beginning its Assurance of Learning journey or refining an existing process, this workshop provides practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately within your institutional context.
This seminar has been updated to reflect the AACSB Global Standards for Business EducationTM and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards, effective 1 July 2026.
Facilitator
Xavier Ordeñana brings over a decade of experience leading innovation and quality in business education across Latin America. In addition to his academic leadership, he is actively engaged in corporate governance within the financial sector. He currently serves as Interim Chairman of the Board at Banco Amazonas, after more than a decade as Board Member, including service as Vice Chairman. His board experience includes active participation in Risk Management and Technology Committees, with a focus on macroeconomic risk, financial strategy, and governance in regulated environments. Xavier also served as President of CLADEA (2021–2023) and was a member of its Executive Committee (2018–2021). At AACSB International, he serves as Global Facilitator and has held several leadership roles, including Board Member (2022–2023), Peer Review Team Member, and member of the Latin American Advisory Council (2019–2024).
Who Should Attend
Faculty, department chairs, deans, and those working on obtaining or maintaining accreditation at their school. This seminar is suitable for individuals who are new to assurance of learning, who have recently joined an AoL committee, who are implementing an AoL plan, or who need to be familiarized with the general terminology and implementation.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for curriculum quality and student learning, including faculty members, program directors, Assurance of Learning coordinators, assessment committee members, associate deans, academic leaders, and staff supporting curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement.
No prior Assurance of Learning experience is required.
Why Attend?
By the end of the workshop, you will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the complete Assurance of Learning cycle.
- Practical tools that can be adapted within your institution.
- Greater confidence in developing learning objectives and assessment measures.
- Strategies for using assessment evidence to support meaningful continuous improvement.
- Connections with peers committed to advancing educational quality in business education.
What You Will Learn
During this workshop, you will:
- Explore the purpose and philosophy of Assurance of Learning within business education.
- Develop meaningful competency goals and measurable learning objectives.
- Differentiate among direct and indirect assessment methods and appropriate assessment artifacts.
- Design practical approaches for collecting and interpreting assessment evidence.
- Discover how assessment results can inform curriculum enhancement and continuous improvement.
- Identify common challenges and proven practices for building sustainable Assurance of Learning processes.
Workshop Highlights
Throughout the day, participants will engage in interactive discussions and practical activities covering:
- Foundations of Assurance of Learning
- Competency Goals and Learning Objectives
- Writing Observable Learning Objectives
- Assessment Methods and Artifacts
- Developing Assessment Measures
- Data Collection and Interpretation
- Closing the Loop Through Continuous Improvement
- Best Practices and Common Challenges
Contact Us
For more information, please contact [email protected].
