Tag: Leadership

Clarissa Cota Among the 2021-22 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellows

September 1, 2021

The College Excellence Program is proud to introduce the 2021-2022 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellows, who were selected through a rigorous process that considered their abilities to take strategic risks, lead strong teams, cultivate partnerships, commitment to equity and focus on results-oriented improvements in student access and success. Heather Bigard Lake-Sumter State CollegeLeesburg, Florida Cedric Bradley … More Clarissa Cota Among the 2021-22 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellows

Dr. Larry Zachrich Awarded Emeritus Status

March 22, 2021

There are a few ACBSP member names that are synonymous with our organization. Members who, for more than 30 years, have not only adhered to ACBSP’s mission to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement, and its global vision to see every business program of quality accredited … More Dr. Larry Zachrich Awarded Emeritus Status

Let Us Walk the Walk by Making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Part of the ACBSP Fabric

February 28, 2021

We celebrate Black History Month each February. It is the perfect opportunity to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is even more fitting because it allows us to reflect on the events that rocked the United States and the world last year. In 2016, NFL football player Collin Kaepernick knelt for the first time to … More Let Us Walk the Walk by Making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Part of the ACBSP Fabric

A. Commentary: Upholding the ACBSP Promise in an Era of Unpredictability

January 19, 2021

With the beginning of the New Year, I want to start my column by first extending my best wishes to our members, your families, as well as your institutional families for health and continued fortitude in what can only be described as an era of unpredictability. Each of us celebrates, recognizes, or simply accepts the … More A. Commentary: Upholding the ACBSP Promise in an Era of Unpredictability

Board of Directors Approves New Mission, Vision, and Core Value Statements for ACBSP

December 2, 2020

The Board of Directors voted this fall to revise the ACBSP Mission and Vision Statements to better reflect the direction of the organization, now in its 32nd year, and steer ACBSP towards the future. The Board also proposed a set of Core Values to support the new Mission and Vision Statements. ACBSP Mission Statement  ACBSP’s global mission is to … More Board of Directors Approves New Mission, Vision, and Core Value Statements for ACBSP

Purdue University Global professor honored by ACBSP for presentation about ‘Becoming a Major League Leader’

November 2, 2020

Rebecca Herman INDIANAPOLIS — Rebecca Herman has dual passions – baseball and leadership. The Purdue University Global professor combined the two in a presentation titled “Becoming a Major League Leader,” which was recognized with “best of region” honors at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Region 4 Conference earlier this month. Using … More Purdue University Global professor honored by ACBSP for presentation about ‘Becoming a Major League Leader’

Recognizing ACBSP’s Hispanic and Latin American Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month

October 12, 2020

ACBSP celebrates the culture and contributions of our volunteer leaders of Hispanic and Latin American descent during Hispanic Heritage Month—September 15-October 15. Board of Directors Debbie Gaspard • Metropolitan Community College – Nebraska Board of Commissioners Clarissa Cota • College of Southern Nevada- Nevada Alvaro Carrizosa • Universidad del Rosario – Colombia Council of Regional … More Recognizing ACBSP’s Hispanic and Latin American Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month

Dr. Augustine Boayke Becomes the Ninth President of Essex County College

August 19, 2020

Dr. Augustine Boakye is Essex County College’s 9th President, assuming the leadership position on July 21, 2020. Dr. Boakye started his Essex County College career in 2009 as an Associate Professor of Economics. In 2013, he was named Chair of the Division of Business. For the past year, he has served as Acting Dean of … More Dr. Augustine Boayke Becomes the Ninth President of Essex County College

Lesley University Appoints Dr. Jonathan Jefferson as Chief Academic Officer and Provost

August 3, 2020

Lesley University, in Cambridge, recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Jefferson as chief academic officer and provost. Jefferson, who was named interim provost in June, has chaired the university’s Business Management Division, where he has been a professor since 2015. He led the faculty assembly in the 2019-20 school year and was its vice … More Lesley University Appoints Dr. Jonathan Jefferson as Chief Academic Officer and Provost

Dr. Sue Courtney Granted Emeritus Status by the ACBSP Board of Directors

June 3, 2020

When the ACBSP Board of Directors granted Dr. Sue Courtney, retired business professor from Kansas City Kansas Community College, Emeritus Status in May, she became the 31st person to be added to an honor roll of ACBSP’s most esteemed leaders.  If ACBSP had a first family, it would be Dr. Courtney’s. Her father was Jim … More Dr. Sue Courtney Granted Emeritus Status by the ACBSP Board of Directors