What is AACSB International?

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

http://www.aacsb.edu

Q. What is The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)? 

A. AACSB International is our main accreditation source for business. Middle States Association is the basic accreditation for the entire university and AACSB is just for business.

Q.Why does it matter to me if the College of Business is accredited?

A. AACSB International accreditation is your way to show the education you received is of the highest quality. Your future employers know it is a sign of excellence.

Q. Does every university have AACSB International accreditation? 

A. No, approximately 570 worldwide and 21 in Pennsylvania. The John L. Grove College of Business was the first in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and has been accredited since 1981.

Q. Doesn't the accreditation last forever?

A. No, it is reaffirmed every five years under the new guidelines. The examining team will be here in 2010 - 2011. 

Q. What happens when they are here? 

A. The team will examine documentation prepared by the John L. Grove College of Business. They will also talk with the John L. Grove College of Business faculty, administrators, alumni, staff, and many of the students. When they have checked to see if we have met the necessary level of quality, they will meet with the Dean and tell him the results. 

Q. What do I do? 

A. We hope you will agree to meet with the examiners if requested. We hope you tell the story of our College of Business and help the examiners get a clear picture of the College of Business. 

Q. Does it look like we will pass? 

A. Nothing is ever guaranteed in business. But, we have held the accreditation since 1981, and we believe the College of Business is better now than ever. We have a new core, new majors, a new minor, high tech facilities, and excellent students.