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Accreditation>Volunteer Resources>Mentors

Mentors

AACSB accreditation mentors assist schools that are pursuing accreditation by serving as a key resource in advising the school on the self-assessment process. Mentors provide clarification of the philosophy and intent of the standards and their interpretations, to guide schools in the development of the initial self-evaluation report (iSER).

A mentor can assist a school for up to two years with the development of the iSER. Once the initial report is accepted by the Initial Accreditation Committee (IAC) or Accounting Accreditation Committee (AAC), the mentor continues working with the school for up to three years to assist the school with the implementation of the actions needed to align with the standards.

Deans and associate deans [or academics (terminal degree) holding equivalent positions] from AACSB accredited schools are eligible to be mentors. If a school is seeking AACSB Accounting Accreditation, an accounting chair/head from an AACSB accounting accredited school may serve as mentor. First time mentors must complete training prior to their first assignment. Associate deans must also submit a letter of endorsement from their dean to qualify.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact volunteer@aacsb.edu.

Below are resources, documents and templates mentors will need to assist schools in navigating the AACSB accreditation journey and to provide feedback to the accreditation committees.




Mentor Resources
and Getting Started

Mentor Roles and Responsibilities
Mentor Handbook
Mentor Introduction Letter (Business)
Mentor Introduction Letter (Accounting)   
Policies and Procedures

Accreditation Volunteer Training
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The Exchange Volunteer Portal
GDPR and AACSB Accreditation








 

Mentor Visit Documentation

Business
Sample Mentor Visit Schedule
Mentor Visit Report

Accounting
Sample Mentor Visit Schedule
Mentor Visit Report (2013 Standards)
Mentor Visit Report (2018 Standards)



 





Mentor iSER Review Documentation

Business
Standards Worksheet
iSER Review Template
Gap Analysis

Accounting
2013 Standards Worksheet
2013 iSER Review Template
2013 Gap Analysis

2018 Standards Worksheet
2018 iSER Review Template
2018 Gap Analysis









Mentor Progress Report
(
iSER Update Review Documentation)

Business
Progress Report Review Template

Accounting
Progress Report Review Template (2013 or 2018)




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