The Great Resignation, Succession Planning, and The Great Attraction

The Great Resignation How prepared are organizations?  Is there a succession plan in place? 2022 was a year of transition for ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) as leadership has been strategic in recognizing the importance of sustainability.  We applaud the proactive approach to remaining resilient in a time when organizations are experiencing … More The Great Resignation, Succession Planning, and The Great Attraction

New Research on Reddit: Unleashing the Power of Disruptive Social Media Platforms

New research conducted by Oklahoma Baptist University researchers in the Paul Dickinson School of Business in Oklahoma has delved into the emerging social media platform, Reddit. This study explores how the platform was able to carve a niche for itself in the digital space. Titled “Reddit: A Case Study of Persuasive Technology,” the work was … More New Research on Reddit: Unleashing the Power of Disruptive Social Media Platforms

DISSENTING OPINIONS

Over the course of my adult life, and most poignantly within the past several years, I have witnessed a significant increase in the apparent inability of people to comport themselves with civility and to frankly “get along” with one another or to disagree in an agreeable manner. Our society today is replete with examples of … More DISSENTING OPINIONS

Progressing Towards Higher Quality Of Education In Latin America

In an environment that has been complex for all institutions in the world and required high-resilience capacity, the members of Region 9 continue to focus on quality and accreditation as a strategy to achieve better results in students. The following new institutions have been incorporated, which following the on boarding process were presented, to all … More Progressing Towards Higher Quality Of Education In Latin America

Exciting Updates From The Council Of Regional Chairs

As with so many events over the last two years, ACBSP’s Council of Regional Chairs (CRC) Mid-Year meeting missed out on the in-person camaraderie that typically fills our annual January meeting. Despite the pivot to a virtual meeting, however, there was plenty of valuable time together, with laughter and productivity, as our regional chairs represented … More Exciting Updates From The Council Of Regional Chairs

ACBSP Development In China Ongoing Despite Pandemic

With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, almost every country and region has been fighting against the pandemic. In many countries, like China, strict policy and rules were established to prevent the virus outspread. Universities, colleges, and schools in China were shut down from time to time following the latest instructions from the provincial public … More ACBSP Development In China Ongoing Despite Pandemic

Ghanaian University Students Compete For The Title Of Quiz Bowl Champions

There are many exciting plans in 2022 for ACBSP’s operations in Africa, a region where we aim to see tremendous growth in the coming years. For Spring 2022, a selection of Ghanaian universities are participating in a quiz bowl competition between business schools, which I have had the privilege to lead. The quiz bowl competition … More Ghanaian University Students Compete For The Title Of Quiz Bowl Champions

The Importance of ACBSP Certificate Accreditation

“In today’s rapidly changing business environment, certificates are increasing in popularity. For example, if a business owner cannot find qualified employees, perspective job seekers can obtain those skills through tailored and market-driven certificates. With a certificate, someone can demonstrate they possess certain knowledge and competences desired by the employer. To help meet these market demands, … More The Importance of ACBSP Certificate Accreditation

Strength in Togetherness Hope for Tomorrow

As we enter the final stretch of our academic year, we begin the rituals of spring. Holi, the flower festivals of the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and France all symbolize the feelings of excitement and anticipation we experience with the promise of a new day. Two holidays my family celebrates, Nowruz and Semana Santa, blend seamlessly … More Strength in Togetherness Hope for Tomorrow