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The Business and Economics Departments have received an additional academic accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP<\/strong>)<\/u>.<\/a> ACBSP is a specialized accrediting organization that reviews the quality and integrity of business degree programs.  Accreditation by ACBSP is based on an independent evaluation of an institution\u2019s business school or program by a group of professionals, which include faculty and academic administrators in the field of business. This additional accreditation provides the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Benefits for the Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The pursuit of accreditation reinforces a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and scholarship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The process of preparing an accreditation self-study enhances the focus on quality of student learning and renews a commitment to the educational mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The recognition of effective business units through accreditation contributes to a more positive review by regional accreditors, as specialized accreditation is a confirmation of quality programming in specific divisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Accredited status creates greater visibility for the institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Accreditation provides prestige and credibility when seeking funding resources from donors, foundations, governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. In some states accredited status counts heavily in performance-based funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Accreditation leads to more successful articulation of business credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. The accredited institution can utilize press releases to advertise accreditation status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Accredited status is printed in the college catalog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Accredited status is printed on business cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Accredited status is posted on the college website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Accreditation provides a sense of pride within the institution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Benefits for the Business & Economics Units<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Accreditation creates a process for continuous departmental improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Accreditation provides the impetus for identifying strengths and weaknesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Accreditation keeps the programs current through curriculum development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Accreditation provides a forum for review and analysis of the business unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Accreditation promotes an outcomes assessment process linking goals, activities, and outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Accreditation creates guidelines for faculty credentials, which leads to higher standards in hiring, increased scholarly and professional activities, and more focused faculty development decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Accreditation creates guidelines when structuring programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Accreditation provides a platform to share ideas and to question the status-quo, leading to effective change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Accreditation is a source of pride among program faculty and staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Accreditation validates quality of work in the business unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. The business unit realizes greater local prestige through accreditation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. Accreditation provides leverage when seeking on-campus resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. Accredited status leads to more effective acquisition of technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. Accreditation status is referenced when submitting budgets, grant proposals, and course\/program proposals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. Accredited status assists in recruitment of faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    16. Accreditation activities are communicated to the Board of Trustees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    17. Accredited status is printed on Business Division stationery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    18. Accredited status is printed on course syllabi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    19. The certificate of accreditation is prominently displayed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    20. Accredited status is printed on brochures and newsletters.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Benefits for Faculty and Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Accreditation provides a sense of pride within the business faculty and staff when national peers have validated a program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Faculty at accredited institutions are provided opportunities to keep current in quality procedures through seminars such as Baldrige training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Faculty experience a boost of self-esteem when teaching in an accredited business unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Accreditation provides professional development and leadership opportunities for faculty and administrators in development of outcome assessments and conducting site visits to other institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Benefits for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Accreditation creates the impetus for relevancy and currency of faculty, programs, and courses to best serve students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. The pursuit of accreditation enhances the ability to serve students by assuring a focus on quality performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Accredited status requires an ongoing effort to provide excellent equipment, software, and learning resources for students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Accredited status reaffirms the commitment to effective student services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Students refer to accreditation status on resumes and in employment interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Accredited status provides the ability to host a chapter of Delta Mu Delta or Kappa Beta Delta honorary society, recognizing accomplishments of business students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Students who join these honorary societies can cite their special recognition when pursuing scholarships and writing resumes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Benefits for the Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Accredited status provides recognition of the ability to serve community stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Accreditation creates the impetus for relevancy and currency of faculty, programs, and courses to best serve employers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. External advisory committees learn the importance of accreditation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. External advisory committee members can transfer the accreditation process to their continuous improvement efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            ACBSP Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            2008-2009 Quality Assurance Report<\/a>
            ACBSP Response from 2008-2009 Quality Assurance Report<\/a>
            WVSU Report Requested 2011<\/a>
            ACBSP Response 2012<\/a>
            2008 – 2011 Quality Assurance Report<\/a>
            ACBSP Response 2013<\/a>
            2015 Accreditation Reaffirmation Letter<\/a>
            2017 Quality Assurance Report Response<\/a>
            2022 Quality Assurance Report Response<\/a>

            ACBSP Assessment<\/strong>
            Standard 3 – Business & Economics Assessment Results Fall 2017<\/a>
            Standard 4 – Business & Economics Assessment Results Fall 2017<\/a>
            Standard 6 – Business & Economics Assessment Results Fall 2017<\/a>

            ACBSP Accredited Program Graduates<\/strong>
            Graduates by ACBSP Accredited Program 2012-2017<\/a>

            Program Review Report – Public Information<\/strong>
            BSBA Program Review Responses – Public Information<\/a>
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