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.
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 The Exchange Accreditation Volunteer Community The Exchange Volunteer Portal GDPR and AACSB Accreditation Sample Mentor Virtual Visit Schedule (Business & Accounting)
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)