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ACCREDITATION PRESENTATION TO THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AT BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE What is the role of the U.S. Department of Education? • “The U.S. Department of Education does not accredit educational institutions and/or programs. However, the Department provides oversight over the postsecondary accreditation system through its review of all federallyrecognized accrediting agencies” • The U.S. Department of Education maintains a list of all accredited higher education institutions. Source: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home ACCREDITATION WHAT IS ACCREDITATION? WHAT IS THE GOAL OF ACCREDITATION? “Accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental, and collegial process of self-review and external verification by peer reviewers. In higher education, accreditation has two goals: 1) to ensure that post-secondary educational institutions and their units, schools, or programs meet appropriate standards of quality and integrity, and 2) to improve the quality of education these institutions offer.” Source: I.1 the role of accreditation. Education & Careers. (2017, July 18). American Library Association. (Accessed 2024, March 28). https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/accreditedprograms/stan dards/ap3/overview/roleofaccreditation There are several benefits of accreditation for the Business department. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION? 1. It demonstrates to the public that graduates of our program received a quality education. 2. Current and future students will know that the Business program and Belmont Abbey College meet the high standards and skills needed to be successful in the business field. 3. Accreditation promotes continuous improvement through self and peer reviews. Source: I.1 the role of accreditation. Education & Careers. (2017, July 18). American Library Association. (Accessed 2024, March 28). https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/accreditedprograms/standards/ap3/overview/roleofaccreditati on WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS OF ACCREDITATION? Enrollment and Admissions Accreditation will increase enrollment in our program because we demonstrate that we provide a quality education. Academic Reputation Accreditation will improve the department’s academic reputation among peers, students, alumni, and potential donors. Promotes research and innovation Accreditation will help open opportunities for research and innovation for our faculty and students. Improve the employability of our graduates Accreditation demonstrates the quality of our program to potential employers. Improves the quality of faculty, curriculum, and learning outcomes The focus on learning outcomes in the accreditation process will improve the curriculum and the quality of education in our classrooms through professional development. Improved connection to local and national business community The improved quality of our program through accreditation will provide opportunities for feedback from future employers on the preparation of our graduates. Source: Kumar, P., Shukla, B., & Passey, D. (2020). Impact of accreditation on quality and excellence of higher education institutions. Investigación Operacional, 41(2), 151-167. WHO IS THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES (SACSCOC™)? “SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in eleven Southern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The Commission also accredits international institutions of higher education” (SACSCOC, 2020, p.1) Source: Handbook for institutions seeking initial accreditation. (February 2020). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. http://www.sacscoc.org/ AN OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AT BELMONT ABBEY MISSION, GOALS, AND DEGREES DEGREES, MINORS, AND CERTIFICATES OFFERED Belmont Abbey Business Department offers Bachelor degrees in: Business Management (Traditional students and through the Abbey Distance Program) Healthcare Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Minors in: Business Management Entrepreneurship Healthcare Management International Business Marketing Supply Chain Management Master degrees in: Business Administration Healthcare Administration Certificates in: Business basics Leadership Source: https://belmontabbeycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/20232024/undergraduate-catalog-2023-2024/academic-programs-majors-minors-andconcentrations/business/ CALLED TO BE DIFFERENT Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (New American Bible, 2002, n.p.). Source: New American Bible. 2002. https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0839/_INDEX.HTM Baker (2021) provides six practical principles of business: 1. Businesses that produce goods that are truly good and services that truly serve contribute to the common good. 2. Businesses maintain solidarity with the poor by being alert for opportunities to serve otherwise deprived and underserved populations and people in need. 3. Businesses make a contribution to the community by fostering the special dignity of human work. 4. Businesses provide, through subsidiarity, opportunities for employees to exercise appropriate authority as they contribute to the mission of the organization. 5. Businesses model stewardship of the resources, whether capital, human or environmental, that they have received. 6. Businesses are just in the allocation of resources to all stakeholders: employees, customers, investors, suppliers, and the community. Source: Baker, S. (2021, February 15). 6 practical business principles for the Catholic in the Workplace. CatholicLink. https://catholic-link.org/6-practical-principles-for-catholic-businesses/ MISSION AND GOALS Mission Goals “The Business Department aims to develop knowledge and skills in effective communication practices, critical thinking, intelligent problem-solving, informed decisionmaking, and responsible action. As part of our students’ development, they learn about the intrinsic connection between professional preparation and a liberal arts education. In addition to imparting key skills and knowledge, the Business faculty is committed to modeling and encouraging the further development of honesty, integrity, and virtue in our students. Our hope is to provide an atmosphere of learning and study that will, in keeping with the highest values of a Catholic and Benedictine education, enable young men and women to engage in Business practices that help to make the world a better place to live.” Source: https://belmontabbeycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/20 23-2024/undergraduate-catalog-2023-2024/academicprograms-majors-minors-and-concentrations/business/ “To prepare our Business majors with the knowledge, skills, discipline, and ethics needed for personal and career success; to instill in our Business majors a commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility; to provide our Business majors with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained during coursework to field experiences and in profession-affiliated student organizations; and to enhance our Business majors’ ability to become independent learners and thinkers who can take responsibility for their careers in a changing business environment. We seek to achieve these goals within the context of a learning environment that reflects the values of Belmont Abbey College.” Source: https://belmontabbeycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/20 23-2024/undergraduate-catalog-2023-2024/academicprograms-majors-minors-and-concentrations/business/ SACSCOC™ STANDARDS FOR THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT TWO SELECT STANDARDS FOR THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT TRAINING SECTION 8: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 1. The institution identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student success. (Student achievement) [CR] Source: The principles of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement. (December 2023). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024PrinciplesOfAccreditation.pdf QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER The SACSCOC™ provides guidance for accreditation in the Resource Manual for The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement How does the institution determine appropriate measurable goals and outcomes for student achievement consistent with its mission? Does a state board or specialized accreditor expect certain student achievement rates that would be relevant for this standard? Are data sources for this information clearly identified? If the institution does not use examples of criteria mentioned above, what are the criteria used and why are they appropriate? Are both criteria and thresholds of acceptability clearly identified? Can the institution justify both criteria and thresholds of acceptability that would be found acceptable by a reasonable external party? How does the institution publish this information for the public? (p.66-67) Source: Resource manual for the principles of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement. (2024). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2024/02/2024-POA-Resource-Manual.pdf SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION Published evidence containing tables, charts, and/or narrative that include criteria, thresholds of acceptability, and findings related to student achievement. Discussion of the underlying rationale for the chosen criteria and thresholds in relation to the institution’s mission. Data underlying the findings (p.67) Source: Resource manual for the principles of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement. (2024). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2024/02/2024POA-Resource-Manual.pdf SECTION 9: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CONTENT 1. Educational programs (a) embody a coherent course of study, (b) are compatible with the stated mission and goals of the institution, and (c) are based upon fields of study appropriate to higher education. (Program content) [CR] Source: The principles of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement. (December 2023). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024Princip lesOfAccreditation.pdf QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER Are all programs consistent with the institution’s mission and goals? If there are highly unusual or unique programs at the institution, how did you determine that these programs are in a field of study appropriate to higher education? Are there policies and procedures in place that help ensure program appropriateness and program coherence (e.g., definitions of a major, prerequisite expectations for majors, oversight via curriculum committees)? Can the institution demonstrate that degree programs reflect coherence in sequencing, increasing complexity, and linkages between and among program components? (p.78) Source: The principles of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement. (December 2023). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024PrinciplesOfAccreditation.pdf SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION Institutional Summary Form Prepared for SACSCOC Reviews. College/university publications listing courses required in each program offered, providing course descriptions, and course and program prerequisites. Published definitions of majors and degrees. Policies and processes ensuring the coherence of programs and compatibility with the mission of the institution. Minutes, institutional forms (preferably not blank) from curriculum committees addressing the issue of appropriateness, mission, and/or coherence. Information regarding degree requirements, residency requirements, and other experiences as part of a program. Comparative data with similar peer institutions. Rationales for programs and their suitability for higher education. State mandates providing curriculum requirements and/or guidelines. (p.78) Source: The principles of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement. (December 2023). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024PrinciplesOfAccreditation.pdf THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING. QUESTIONS?
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