About Advances in Business Management
Panel Overview
Panel Overview
Panel Overview
The Advances in Business Management (ABM) Conference is committed to supporting academic leaders in navigating the evolving requirements of AACSB accreditation. As part of this mission, ABM will host a Dean and Associate Dean AACSB Accreditation Panel focused on sharing best practices, lessons learned, and practical strategies for managi
The Advances in Business Management (ABM) Conference is committed to supporting academic leaders in navigating the evolving requirements of AACSB accreditation. As part of this mission, ABM will host a Dean and Associate Dean AACSB Accreditation Panel focused on sharing best practices, lessons learned, and practical strategies for managing accreditation processes.
This session is specifically designed for Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty involved in accreditation and assessment activities. The panel will provide practical insights into accreditation planning, documentation, faculty qualifications, assurance of learning, and continuous improvement processes.
ABM specializes in creating AACSB-focused professional seminars and collaborative discussions that allow academic leaders to learn directly from peers who have successfully led accreditation and reaffirmation efforts.
Accommodation information for both events is available on the main ABM website at https://advancesinbusinessmanagement.org/.
Purpose
Panel Overview
Panel Overview
The purpose of the Dean and Associate Dean AACSB Accreditation Panel is to:
- Share best practices in AACSB accreditation preparation and maintenance
- Discuss common challenges faced by colleges of business
- Provide practical strategies for navigating accreditation reviews
- Offer insights on assurance of learning, faculty qualification stan
The purpose of the Dean and Associate Dean AACSB Accreditation Panel is to:
- Share best practices in AACSB accreditation preparation and maintenance
- Discuss common challenges faced by colleges of business
- Provide practical strategies for navigating accreditation reviews
- Offer insights on assurance of learning, faculty qualification standards, and strategic alignment
- Facilitate peer-to-peer discussion among academic leaders
The goal of this session is to create an environment where participants can exchange practical solutions and experiences in a collaborative setting.
Format
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Format
The panel will be led by an Associate Dean with extensive experience in AACSB accreditation processes. The panel moderator will guide the discussion and facilitate interaction between participants and panelists.
Panelists may include:
- Business school Deans
- Associate Deans responsible for accreditation
- Department Chairs involved in assess
The panel will be led by an Associate Dean with extensive experience in AACSB accreditation processes. The panel moderator will guide the discussion and facilitate interaction between participants and panelists.
Panelists may include:
- Business school Deans
- Associate Deans responsible for accreditation
- Department Chairs involved in assessment and accreditation
- Faculty leaders with experience in assurance of learning and strategic planning
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss specific challenges related to their institutions.
Topics
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Format
Panel discussions may include topics such as:
- Preparing for AACSB initial accreditation
- Managing AACSB reaffirmation reviews
- Developing effective assurance of learning systems
- Faculty Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), and Instructional Practitioner (IP) classifications
- Aligning strategic pla
Panel discussions may include topics such as:
- Preparing for AACSB initial accreditation
- Managing AACSB reaffirmation reviews
- Developing effective assurance of learning systems
- Faculty Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), and Instructional Practitioner (IP) classifications
- Aligning strategic planning with AACSB standards
- Managing faculty research expectations
- Documentation and preparation for continuous improvement reviews
- Integrating experiential learning and industry engagement
Accreditation Sessions and benefits
Athens, Greece Schedule
June 15–17
A special AACSB leadership session will be held during the ABM Summer Board Meeting in Athens, Greece, June 15–17, 2026. During this meeting, Deans and Associate Deans will engage in a focused discussion on current accreditation challenges and best practices.
This session will provide a smaller, leadership-focused environment where participants can discuss accreditation strategy, policy issues, and institutional experiences with AACSB accreditation processes.
The registration fee for the Athens AACSB leadership session is $399. Accommodation information and additional travel details are available on the ABM website at https://advancesinbusinessmanagement.org/.
Mallorca, Spain Schedule
October 15–17
A full AACSB accreditation panel discussion will also be held during the ABM Annual Conference in Mallorca, Spain, October 15–17.
This session will feature a broader panel of academic leaders and will include structured panel discussion, audience questions, and open discussion among participants. The Mallorca session will emphasize practical insights and real-world experiences from institutions actively engaged in AACSB accreditation.
Participation in the AACSB panel session in Mallorca is included with the standard conference registration for the ABM Annual Conference. Accommodation information and hotel options can be found on the ABM website at https://advancesinbusinessmanagement.org/.
Who Should Attend
This panel is particularly valuable for:
- Business school Deans
- Associate Deans
- Department Chairs
- AACSB accreditation coordinators
- Faculty responsible for assurance of learning
- Faculty involved in strategic planning and assessment
Why Attend
Participants will benefit from:
- Direct insights from leaders managing AACSB accreditation
- Practical strategies for meeting accreditation standards
- Networking opportunities with academic administrators
- Exposure to successful accreditation practices used by other institutions
The ABM AACSB panel provides an opportunity to engage directly with peers navigating similar accreditation challenges.
AACSB Best Practices
The Advances in Business Management Conference places a strong emphasis on helping business schools share effective accreditation practices and governance strategies.
Through panels, workshops, and collaborative discussions, ABM aims to promote continuous improvement in business education, support institutions pursuing AACSB accreditation, and provide a forum for academic leadership development.
These sessions reflect ABM’s broader mission of advancing high-quality management education and scholarly collaboration.