Continuous Improvement Review Seminar (Americas)

This virtual seminar will take place each day 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Join a cohort of peers in virtual learning facilitated by globally recognized Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) experts. Build skills and network in an interactive event focused on understanding the CIR process, documentation, and application, including tables. Learn how to undergo a successful continuous improvement review visit through group interactions, breakout sessions, and targeted discussions.

Designed for accredited schools, the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) Seminar will prepare your administrators for the CIR process from the first year of the cycle to the CIR visit. AACSB recommends that you attend this seminar two years before a scheduled visit.

Engage in interactive discussions on the foundation of accreditation and review the philosophy of the principles-based 2020 accreditation standards with your peers, giving particular focus to changes in the standards. Explore the CIR philosophy and each component of the CIR report from the lens of your school, and examine how your school’s strategies and outcomes relate to engagement, innovation, and impact.

Learn about the expectations of the key accreditation committees and the peer review team to better understand their purpose and how they fit into your CIR process.

Build your peer network while developing the best strategy for your school’s upcoming continuous improvement review.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind the CIR process
• Learn to prepare a CIR application and CIR report, including tables
• Explore the elements of a successful CIR process
• Review the CIR timeline
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the applicant, team member, and committee
• Learn possible recommendation outcomes, such as extension of accreditation and a CIR2  

Facilitator

Michael Bedell, Northeastern Illinois University

Dr. Michael Bedell is the Dean of the College of Business and Technology strategic business unit at Northeastern Illinois University. Dr. Bedell is also the owner of a small HR consulting firm. Dr. Bedell is an active advisory board member for several companies in the educational technology industry vertical. He also participates on several civic boards/non-profit boards including the Illinois CPA Society Diversity Council and the Petersen Pulaski Business and Industrial Council (Chicago LIRI). Prior to joining NEIU, Dr. Bedell was a Professor of Management and M.B.A. Program Director at California State University Bakersfield. Dr. Bedell’s research interests include teams, training, HR information systems, and entrepreneurial HR. Dr. Bedell also served for a decade as part of the board of directors for the Kern County Chapter of SHRM. Recent accomplishments include successful initial and subsequent maintenance of AACSB accreditation of the NEIU College of Business and Technology. Dr. Bedell’s newest challenges include ABET accreditation for the computer science programs in the College; and the post-pandemic relaunch of the CBT Business, Innovation, and Growth center – which expands the educational reach of the College to provide students, faculty, and community members with business incubation, acceleration, and commercial product development assistance within three of the most diverse Chicago neighborhoods (Albany Park, Bronzeville, and Avondale). Dr. Bedell’s Ph.D. from Indiana University provides foundation expertise in Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and Statistics. His M.B.A. and Baccalaureate degrees are from the University of Kansas. Dr. Bedell has also worked for a billion dollar retailer (Payless ShoeSource/Collective Brands) in their corporate organizational development group where he focused on strategic HR processes and HR Information Systems. He also worked for a mid-sized bank focused on improving processes and service quality. 

Who Should Attend

Accredited members, newly accredited members, members whose CIR visit is coming up in the next two to three years, and CIR team members.

Delivery

Gain actionable insights in two, 3.5-hour live lessons with a cohort of your peers and facilitators. Pre-and post-work will allow you to maximize your time in the classroom. This course will be delivered via AACSB's Learning Portal and Zoom. You will have access to the event for 90 days from the seminar date.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact [email protected].