As AACSB International assumes a leading role in thought leadership and advocacy, we’re committed to providing tools and information to help Deans and others communicate with key stakeholders about issues of vital importance to the field.

The following PowerPoint presentations are available for customization and use by business deans and others. Each of the presentations will assist you in meetings with your advisory boards, presidents and provosts, and other audiences.

Slide Presentations		Events
Value of Accreditation        Discusses the value of accreditation, outlines how  AACSB accreditation assures excellence and continuous  improvement in the b-school. Slides also are useful for  schools preparing for initial accreditation or maintenance  of accreditation visits as they can help inform advisory  boards about the value of affiliation with AACSB. Doctoral Shortage        Discusses the doctoral faculty shortage and the  impact on business schools. Media Rankings        Designed to help schools communicate about the  business school rankings dilemma. Value of Management Education        To assist in communicating about the value of management education to members, organizations, and society.		New Deans Seminar October 26–29, 2008 New Orleans, Louisiana USA June 28–July1, 2009 Tampa, Florida  USA Experienced Deans Seminar November 2–5, 2008 Austin, Texas  USA July 12–15, 2009 Babson Park, Massachusetts Deans Conference February 4–6, 2009 San Francisco, California  USA

Related Reports:

Deploying Professionally Qualified Faculty: An Interpretation of AACSB Standards
This document provides guidance consistent with the spirit and intent of AACSB International accreditation standards on the use and deployment of "professionally qualified" (PQ) faculty.

Deploying Academically Qualified Faculty: An Interpretation of AACSB Standards
This document provides guidance consistent with the spirit and intent of AACSB International accreditation standards on the use and deployment of "academically qualified" (AQ) faculty.

Quality Issues in Distance Learning
This report results from the work of a task force established by the Board of Directors of AACSB. It provides guidance to assist 1) schools developing distance learning programs, and 2) peer reviewers evaluating distance learning programs.