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Electra Palace Hotel ATHENS, GREECE

GLOBAL BUSINESS EDUCATION at the program level for your programmatic and institutional accreditation requirements

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Welcome to the 2014 ACBSP International Conference

We are honored to welcome you to Athens, Greece, and the 2014 ACBSP International Conference – “Partnering with Business for Student Success.” The leadership of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools (ACBSP), officers of the International Council of Business Schools and Programs Anthony Vasilis J. Jeremy Cripps (ACBSP Region 8), ACBSP staff and others Negbenebor Botopoulos Co-President President Co-President ACBSP Region 8 have designed this event to be an ACBSP ACBSP Region 8 educationally rich, unique global networking experience for you. We will explore ways in which we can prepare our students for the future in one of the oldest cities in the world. Conference events will take place at the Webster University — Athens Campus Cultural Center, just a short walk from the Electra Palace Hotel, our conference headquarters. The ACBSP Hospitality Desk is at the Electra Palace Hotel if you have any questions. This is the second time ACBSP has traveled to Europe for an International Conference. The inaugural 2013 International Conference was in Brussels last November. The focus remains on the presentation of scholarly papers, with a greater emphasis on the accreditation process this year. Concurrent sessions will be offered in four tracks: • Partnering with Business for Student Success • Academic Improvement • Accreditation • Focus on ACBSP Following the Conference, the full papers presented during the concurrent sessions will be included in the published Conference Journal of Proceedings, an interdisciplinary business journal of papers and presentations which have been accepted after double-blind peer review. We look forward to hearing from three dynamic keynote speakers: Giorgos Stylios, former Deputy Minister of Education for Greece; David Bakradze, Ambassador of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia; and Basilio Petkidis, Chief Financial Officer for Mamidakis Brothers Group. Many thanks to our sponsors Peregrine Academic Services and American University of Leadership for the beautiful Moroccan leather conference briefcase and portfolio. They have helped to make the conference special. Enjoy the Conference!

Mission ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world. Vision Every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

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Learn more at: www.acbsp.org

Schedule-at-a-Glance WCC refers to the Webster University - Athens Campus Cultural Center TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 10:00-16:00 13:00-14:30 14:30-15:00 15:00-17:00 17:00-18:00

Mentor & Evaluator Training Registration Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 1 Coffee Break Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 2 Mentor & Evaluator Training Reception

WCC Auditorium Foyer WCC Auditorium WCC Rooftop Patio WCC Auditorium WCC Rooftop Patio

WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 8:30-10:00 Mentor & Evaluator Training Registration WCC Auditorium Foyer 9:00-10:30 Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 3 WCC Auditorium 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break WCC Rooftop Patio 11:00-13:00 Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 4 WCC Auditorium 13:00-14:00 Luncheon WCC Rooftop Patio 14:00-17:00 Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 5 WCC Auditorium 15:00-19:00 Welcome Desk Electra Palace Lobby 19:00-21:00 Welcome to Athens Networking Dinner Electra Roof Garden (optional) Restaurant

THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00 Welcome Desk Electra Palace Lobby 8:00-16:00 Conference Registration WCC Auditorium Foyer 9:00-10:30 Opening General Session • Giorgos Stylios WCC Auditorium 10:00-16:30 Exhibits Open WCC Rooftop Deck 10:30-11:00 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 11:00-11:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 12:00-12:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 13:00-14:00 Luncheon WCC Rooftop Deck Sponsored by Peregrine Academic Services 14:00-14:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:00-15:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:45-16:15 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 16:15-17:00 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 17:15-18:00 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 18:00-19:00 Social Gathering WCC Rooftop Patio

FRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER

8:00-10:00 Welcome Desk Electra Palace Lobby 8:00-13:00 Conference Registration WCC Auditorium Foyer 9:00-10:30 Keynote General Session WCC Auditorium David Bakradze • Basilio Petkidis 10:00-16:30 Exhibits Open WCC Rooftop Deck 10:30-11:00 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 11:00-11:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 12:00-12:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 13:00-14:00 Luncheon WCC Rooftop Deck Sponsored by Peregrine Academic Services 14:00-14:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:00-15:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:45-16:15 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 16:15-17:00 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library • Free Evening for Dinner and Exploring Athens at Night


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Schedule-at-a-Glance WCC refers to the Webster University - Athens Campus Cultural Center SATURDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00 8:00-13:00 9:00-10:30 10:00-11:00 10:30-11:00 11:00-12:30 • Free Afternoon 19:30-22:00

Welcome Desk Conference Registration Closing General Session • Accreditation Panel Exhibits Open Break with Refreshments International Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP Region 8) Meeting

Electra Palace Lobby WCC Auditorium Foyer WCC Auditorium WCC Rooftop Deck WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio WCC Auditorium

Gala Dinner/Reception Electra Palace Ballroom Sponsored by International University in Geneva

SUNDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00

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General Conference Information International Conference Program

This conference program provides important information about the 2014 ACBSP International Conference. You can refer to the schedule-at-a-glance, get details about our sponsors and exhibitors, and learn about each of the concurrent sessions, conference speakers and presenters.

Welcome Desk

The Welcome Desk is located in the lobby of the Electra Palace Hotel. ACBSP staff will be on hand to answer your questions. You will also receive a walking map with directions from the Electra Palace Hotel to the Webster University - Athens Campus Cultural Center.

Conference Registration

The Conference Registration table is located in the Webster University - Athens Campus Cultural Center Auditorium Foyer. Along with this conference program, you will receive: • A Moroccan leather Conference Bag that can be used as a briefcase following the International Conference, provided by Peregrine Academic Services. • A Portfolio, also made of Moroccan leather, provided by American University of Leadership (AUL). • A Registration Packet. If there is still a balance owed for your registration, we ask for payment at the conference or that you make arrangements for payment immediately upon returning to your institution. • A Lanyard containing your name badge. If you ordered guest meal tickets, those have been inserted in your name badge holder as well. We thank Peregrine Academic Services for their sponsorship of the name badge, lanyard and ribbons.

Welcome to Athens Networking Dinner (optional)

Join others who can’t wait to begin their conference experience with dinner and brief introductions. The dinner will take place at the Electra Roof Garden Restaurant, located at the Electra Palace Hotel. We will offer a fixed price menu choice of salad, entree, dessert, and limited host beverages. The cost is $70 USD.

Meal Tickets

Spouses and guests are welcome to attend any meal function by purchasing meal tickets in advance or on site at the prices listed below. Thursday Welcome Reception.....................$ 30/person Thursday or Friday Lunch.............................$ 50/person Saturday Gala Dinner & Reception ............$100/person

Staff

Staff and volunteers from the ACBSP office and ACBSP family are here to be of assistance and to create the best possible conference experience for you. Please do not hesitate to contact them at any time. Douglas Viehland..............Executive Director/CEO Steve Parscale.......................Director of Accreditation/CAO Diana Hallerud......................Assistant Director of Accreditation Melinda Dorning.................Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications Matt Dorning.......................Conference Assistant


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ACBSP Thanks Webster University Athens Campus for hosting the 2014 International Conference. Opa!

Sponsors

American University of Leadership — www.edu.aulm.us At AUL, we’ve been thinking ahead through innovative ideas: our primary goal is to make American higher education systems accessible to students worldwide. Through sharing of experiences and cultures, our students learn leadership skills that are conducive to creating solutions for the future. AUL is a pioneer private American University for students and faculty who value skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and service to one’s community.

International University in Geneva — www.iun.ch The International University in Geneva specializes in degrees linked to business to help prepare students for successful careers in areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, international relations, communications and computer science. Students have gone onto work in the banking, advertising, luxury, pharmaceutical and medical sectors as well as international organisations and non governmental organizations. Many go onto run their family businesses.

Exhibitor Peregrine Academic Services — (877) 260-1555, www.PeregrineAcademics.com Peregrine Academic Services provides a variety of online testing and training programs associated with CPC-based assessments, academic leveling, and the APA writing style, using customized materials that meet a variety of needs associated with higher-level education benchmarking, outcomes assessment, and scholarly writing. Our focus is on quality of materials, client and customer support, and the highest standards for academic excellence to assist you with your dual-accreditation requirements.


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Pre-Conference Schedule TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 10:00-16:00 13:00-14:30 14:30-15:00 15:00-17:00 17:00-18:00

Mentor & Evaluator Training Registration Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 1 Coffee Break Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 2 Mentor & Evaluator Training Reception

WCC Auditorium Foyer WCC Auditorium WCC Rooftop Patio WCC Auditorium WCC Rooftop Patio

WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 8:30-10:00 Mentor & Evaluator Training Registration WCC Auditorium Foyer 9:00-10:30 Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 3 WCC Auditorium 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break WCC Rooftop Patio 11:00-13:00 Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 4 WCC Auditorium 13:00-14:00 Luncheon WCC Rooftop Patio 14:00-17:00 Mentor & Evaluator Training Session 5 WCC Auditorium

Mentor & Evaluator Training Webster Cultural Center Auditorium Tuesday, 25 November — 10:00-6:00 Wednesday, 26 November — 8:30-17:00

Diana Hallerud Assistant Director of Accreditation ACBSP

Diana Hallerud, ACBSP Assistant Director of Accreditation, presented this training workshop at both the 2013 and 2014 Annual Conferences. Both events sold out. She has also conducted the workshop in Mongolia and India. This training geared toward: • An experienced evaluator seeking to update his/her skills; • Someone who has assisted in a campus self-study and is now interested in being a site team evaluator; • A site evaluator wanting to move into a mentor role; or • Someone just entering the accreditation process and seeking to learn what a site team looks for in a campus visit. Schedule This workshop will take place in the Webster Cultural Center Auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday. Join colleagues at a networking reception at the Cultural Center Rooftop Patio immediately following the conclusion of the Tuesday sessions. Lunch will be provided on Wednesday. On-site Registration Space is still available in this workshop, however separate registration is required on site. Anyone already registered for the International Conference may attend for a discounted rate of $100 USD. Exceptions can be made upon special request to attend only the training for $150. On-site registration will be in the Cultural Center Auditorium Foyer. Certificate of Completion Certificates of completion will be provided to individuals who pre-register and attend the entire training.

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International Conference Schedule Wednesday, 26 November Welcome Desk Electra Palace Hotel Lobby 15:00-19:00 Staff: Melinda Dorning • Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications For early arrivals, pick up your registration materials and get answers to any questions you might have, including learning which of your colleagues has arrived in Athens.

Welcome to Athens Networking Dinner

Electra Rooftop Garden Restaurant 19:00-21:00 (Optional Event)

Join others who can’t wait to begin their International Conference experience and let ACBSP welcome you to Athens. After brief introductions from your hosts (pictured right), dinner will be served at the Electra Rooftop Garden Restaurant, with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis and Plaka.

Vasilis J. Jeremy Cripps Botopoulos Co-President Co-President ACBSP Region 8 ACBSP Region 8

We will offer a fixed price menu choice of salad, entree, dessert, and limited host beverages. The cost is $70 USD. Visit the Welcome Desk for more information.


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Schedule of Events Thursday, 27 November THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00 Welcome Desk Electra Palace Lobby 8:00-16:00 Conference Registration WCC Auditorium Foyer 9:00-10:30 Opening General Session • Giorgos Stylios WCC Auditorium 10:00-16:30 Exhibits Open WCC Rooftop Deck 10:30-11:00 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 11:00-11:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 12:00-12:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 13:00-14:00 Luncheon WCC Rooftop Deck Sponsored by Peregrine Academic Services 14:00-14:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:00-15:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:45-16:15 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 16:15-17:00 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 17:15-18:00 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 18:00-19:00 Social Gathering WCC Rooftop Patio

Opening General Session Webster Cultural Center Auditorium Giorgos Stylios 9:00-10:30 Former Deputy Giorgos Stylios was born in Arta, Greece in 1971. Minister of Education for He graduated in 1994 from the University of Greece Thessaloniki where he studied Physics, Computer Engineering and Information Systems. In 2002 he completed his graduate studies at the City University of London in Technology & Information Systems. He is a professor in the business management department of the Technical Educational Institute of Ionian Islands, where he has also worked on various research and development programs. From 2008-2011 he served as Chair of the Department. In 2012 was elected Member of the Parliament in Arta. He is the former Deputy Minister of Education for Greece. Deputy Minister Stylios will share his experiences as a faculty member, department chair, Member of Parliament, and Deputy Minister of Education.

Break with Refreshments in Exhibit Area 10:30-11:00.................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio Each refreshment break is your opportunity to enjoy beverages, snacks, and to visit exhibitors to learn more about the products and services they offer.

Concurrent Sessions — 11:00-11:45 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium The Stakeholder-Centered Business Partnership Model for Student Success Alfred Miller, Fujairah Women’s College This study describes the competition in business models among higher education institutions, presenting a four-factor business model for higher education. The model consists of three interacting and overlapping factors: strategy, technology management and innovation, and e-commerce.

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Thursday, 27 November Concurrent Sessions — 11:00-11:45 Academic Improvement.......................................................................................WCC Library Values-based Leadership in Higher Education Olin O. Oedekoven, Peregrine Leadership Institute • Gunther Singer, Life and Career Design What is the role of organizational values in shaping the day-to-day problem-solving, communications, and decision-making for leaders in higher education? Integrity, honor, personal courage, respect, honesty… how should we apply these concepts in daily use and promote them to others in order to influence and guide team and individual efforts? In this presentation, Dr. Olin Oedekoven and Dr. Gunther Singer share their experiences in developing and promoting a values-based leadership environment for higher education.

Concurrent Sessions — 12:00-12:45 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium A Multi-Faceted Approach to University and Business Research Partnerships: Executive/Student Action Collaboration, a Corporate University, and a Graduate-Level Fellow Program Kristina Collins, Tiffin University The partnership between universities and companies demonstrates a multi-faceted approach that ultimately benefits both university students as well as company constituents. This collaboration can serve as a model for universities and industry by detailing the success achieved. Academic Improvement.......................................................................................WCC Library The Benefits of Community Partnerships and Co-Production in Business Education — A Case Study from the UAE Grace Thomson, Higher Colleges of Technology - Sharjah Women’s College Christopher Storey, Higher Colleges of Technology - Sharjah Men’s College This presentation adds to the body of knowledge on co-production and authentic learning through a discussion of the characteristics, key lessons and perceived benefits of a collaborative research project between an ACBSP-accredited higher education institution and a local government partner in the UAE.

Luncheon 13:00-14:00...........................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Deck Sponsored by Peregrine Academic Services

Concurrent Sessions — 14:00-14:45 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium Partnering with Business for Student Success: Targeting Business Skill Sets in Addition to Content Paul Sears, The University of Findlay Businesses are becoming more insistent upon bringing students on board for internship or job opportunities who come with some already developed business skill sets, like marketing research, project management, and the ability to use ERP systems like SAP. These business skill sets are beginning to set students, and the colleges they attend, apart from their competitors. Employers are beginning to search out students and business programs which equip their students with both the understanding of these skill sets and the ability to use them effectively developed through application and practice. Learn more at: www.acbsp.org

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Thursday, 27 November Concurrent Sessions — 14:00-14:45 Focus on ACBSP.....................................................................................................WCC Library Business Advisory Councils: A Resource Kit for ACBSP Members Judy Bullock, Associate Editor, Business Advisory Council Resource Kit A well planned, well run Business Advisory Council (BAC) is one tool that can assist deans in navigating an effective course through the shifting landscape of higher business education. A Business Advisory Council Resource Kit in the first version was released in June 2014. It provides the resources to generate discussion and offer enough varied examples so you can design and operate a BAC that will be most effective for your school. Judy will showcase the contents of the Kit, describe plans for the next stage of work, and outline how you can contribute to the second version.

Concurrent Sessions — 15:00-15:45 Academic Improvement................................................................................WCC Auditorium Training of Cross-Border Managers: New Growth Opportunities for ACBSP Business Schools Ernest Scalberg, International University in Geneva Various studies indicate that demand for skilled international managers will grow rapidly through the decade, with one study by PricewaterhouseCoopers projecting a 50% growth in cross-border personnel assignments by 2020. This presentation will provide a prescription for ACBSP business schools to fill the gap with niche targeted training programs. Accreditation.........................................................................................................WCC Library How to use the Accreditation Online Reporting Portal Diana Hallerud, Assistant Director of Accreditation, ACBSP This presentation will provide an overview of the primary functions of the new online reporting portal for submitting preliminary visit questionnaires, self-studies, and quality assurance reports. ACBSP candidates and accredited institutions no longer submit reports in hard copy or via email, but now use the online reporting portal instead. You will learn how to add users, control the level of access by individual users, add files, insert text and other key functions. Attendees will also see how to access reports previously submitted to ACBSP as well as board correspondence for accredited institutions.

Break with Refreshments in Exhibit Area 15:45-16:15..................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio Each refreshment break is your opportunity to enjoy beverages, snacks, and to visit exhibitors to learn more about the products and services they offer.

Concurrent Sessions — 16:15-17:00 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium A Student Success Story: Service Learning Business Partnerships Lesley Travers, Casper College This presentation examines the impacts of service learning in one Kenyan community that has had profound effects upon all participations. After a brief examination of service learning, this presentation considers implications for future projects and the importance of service learning in business and industry programs and their implications for students.

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Thursday, 27 November Concurrent Sessions — 16:15-17:00 Accreditation.........................................................................................................WCC Library A Systematic Approach to Your Business Program Accreditation Process Pavel Strach, SKODA AUTO University This session will present an overview of the ACBSP systematic approach to business program accreditation. The ACBSP accreditation process is based on a mission-driven systematic approach that continuously advances academic quality worldwide. This session will help you understand how to get started, complete, and even maintain your high quality business program accreditation.

Concurrent Sessions — 17:15-18:00 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium Statistical Skills in the Workplace: A Study of Alberta Businesses Thomas Varghese & Cecelia Rodriguez, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology This presentation is on the findings from a small scale study of the Alberta businesses to understand the statistical skills in the workplace. The data reveals the requirement of instructors to explore ways to focus more on helping students understand concepts rather than approaching the subject with “recipes” to solve problems. Academic Improvement.......................................................................................WCC Library Quality Assurance, Academic Benchmarking, and Continuous Improvement Solutions for Global Business Education Olin Oedekoven, Peregrine Academic Services In this presentation, we will discuss several specific tools and techniques used by institutions of higher education for business education that are used by b-school leaders to promote quality, assure standards, and improve the educational experience for students. Specifically, we will address our online assessment exams, which are used to provide academic benchmarking data as well as add value to the student and faculty experience.

Social Gathering 18:00-19:00...........................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Patio Join your colleagues for appetizers and cocktails, while you share take-aways from the day’s sessions.


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Schedule of Events Friday, 28 November FRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00 Welcome Desk Electra Palace Lobby 8:00-13:00 Conference Registration WCC Auditorium Foyer 9:00-10:30 Keynote General Session WCC Auditorium David Bakradze • Basilio Petkidis 10:00-16:30 Exhibits Open WCC Rooftop Deck 10:30-11:00 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 11:00-11:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 12:00-12:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 13:00-14:00 Luncheon WCC Rooftop Deck Sponsored by Peregrine Academic Services 14:00-14:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:00-15:45 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library 15:45-16:15 Break with Refreshments WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio 16:15-17:00 Concurrent Sessions WCC Auditorium & Library • Free Evening for Dinner and Exploring Athens at Night

Keynote General Session Webster Cultural Center Auditorium 9:00-10:30 David Bakradze has served since April 2012 as Ambassador of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic and David Bakradze the Republic of Serbia. Prior to this service, he was Ambassador of Georgia to Senior Counselor of the Embassy of Georgia to the the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia Republic of Finland and in various offices of the diplomatic service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. His additional service to his native country is as in various offices in the National Security Council of Georgia. He is a graduate of Tbilisi State University with degrees in International Economic Relations and International Law. He is married and the father of three children. Ambassador Bakradze will share his views in education as a Member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and a Member of the Diplomatic Community in Greece and Serbia. Basilio Petkidis moved to Greece in 1996 and joined the Mamidakis Brothers Group as General Manager for Hermes, S.A. (Hotel and Tourism Basilio Petkidis Enterprise). In 1998 he was transferred to the Chief Financial Officer International Petroleum Trading Division as Mamidakis Chief Administrative and Financial Officer. Brothers Group Today he is the Chief Financial Officer for the group. He is a member of the Economic Chamber of Greece, a member of the Institute of Financial Management of the Hellenic Management Association (HMA), he has served as President of the Glyfada Chapter of AHEPA, and serves currently as Lieutenant Governor of the Board of AHEPA Hellas District 25. He speaks fluently English, Spanish and Greek. CFO Petkidis will share his personal and professional experiences of how business schools can connect with business for student success.

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Friday, 28 November Break with Refreshments in Exhibit Area 10:30-11:00................................................................................................WCC Roof Top Deck/ Patio Each refreshment break is your opportunity to enjoy beverages, snacks, and to visit exhibitors to learn more about the products and services they offer.

Concurrent Sessions — 11:00-11:45 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium Unique Business Assignment Fosters “Partnerships” between Student and Business Professionals Leading to Internship Offers and Career Affirmation. Kim Hogelucht, Point Loma Nazarene University Based on interviews with students and business professionals, this presentation explores the nature of the informational interview and how the informational interview context fosters a “partnership” between students and business professionals leading to internship offers and career affirmation. Academic Improvement.......................................................................................WCC Library An Approach to Organizational Ethnographic Research: Strategy, Methods and Processes John Russell, American University of Kuwait Qualitative methods ethnography, which has its roots in anthropology and interpretive sociology, is recognized by an increasing number of researchers as an appropriate strategy for studying organizations. The method is also seen as offering the potential for new and additional insights into accounting phenomena and has thus been adopted by researchers in management accounting. This presentation addresses issues arising from these perceived limitations by drawing on source literature to describe a symbolic interactionist approach to ethnography that is cognizant of the methodological implications of symbolic interactionism and provides a platform for integrating issues of power and ideology.

Concurrent Sessions — 12:00-12:45 Academic Improvement................................................................................WCC Auditorium Evaluating Mongolian Undergraduate Business Program Effectiveness Odgerel Batmunkh, Peregrine Academic Services, Mongolia There are no internationally recognized direct comparisons designed to assess academic performance of business programs for a global economy such that institutions of higher education can be assured that their graduates meet the needs of future employers. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to compare at the academic program level the Mongolian undergraduate business student results with U.S. and Outside U.S. (excluding Mongolia) undergraduate business student results in order to evaluate the effectiveness of Mongolian business student education relative to business skill competitiveness as Mongolian expands into the global economy.


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Friday, 28 November Concurrent Sessions — 12:00-12:45 Focus on ACBSP.....................................................................................................WCC Library Delta Mu Delta John Lewington, Immediate Past President, Region 8 Representative to Board of Directors, Delta Mu Delta Delta Mu Delta is one of three honor societies for students affiliated with ACBSP. Business schools that offer baccalaureate/graduate degrees and are accredited by ACBSP may offer students on their campus the benefits of being affiliated with this prestigious honor society. This presentation is for anyone wanting to learn more about the value of offering an honor society on their campus and the specific value and processes offered by Delta Mu Delta.

Luncheon 13:00-14:00...........................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Deck Sponsored by Peregrine Academic Services

Concurrent Sessions — 14:00-14:45 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium Assessing Business Student Performance Between Traditional Campus-based and Online Program Delivery Modalities Olin Oedekoven, Peregrine Academic Services • Jeremy Cripps, University American College Skopje In this presentation, we will statistically compare student exam results including percent learning gain and outbound knowledge levels based upon program delivery modality (traditional vs. online) of undergraduate business students attending U.S.-based universities. Focus on ACBSP.....................................................................................................WCC Library Introducing the Transnational Journal of Business Hamid Kazeroony, Managing Editor, Transnational Journal of Business ACBSP offers a scholarly journal for members to obtain publication of their scholarly contributions. The inaugural issue of the Transnational Journal of Business will be published in June 2015. A Call for Papers has been released and there are opportunities for reviewers for the scholarly contributions submitted. Hamid will describe the opportunities to serve, plans for release of the inaugural edition and activities planned by the Scholar Practitioners Publications Committee to enhance the ability of ACBSP member to make scholarly contributions to any journal, with a special focus on the TJB.

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Friday, 28 November Concurrent Sessions — 15:00-15:45 Partnering with Business for Student Success...........................................WCC Auditorium Partnering With Business for Student Success: Lessons from Some Successful Collaborations John Russell, American University of Kuwait Jeremy Cripps, University American College Skopje The purpose of this presentation is to identify contemporary partnerships currently in play at a selection of International Universities. Recognition of existing partnerships will be provided using four tables of partnerships in current practice. To these have been added lessons learned by faculty which may contribute to discerning the pillars for the fundamental shift needed in future business partnerships. Accreditation.........................................................................................................WCC Library An Overview of the Six ACBSP Accreditation Standards for Accreditation Steve Parscale, Director of Accreditation/CAO This session will provide an overview of the six accreditation standards. The strength of the accreditation process comes from the linkage and the synergism created when the six standards are used to evaluate what your business programs do, how you do it, and how you can do it better. The end result is a high quality business program that provides students and faculty alike great educational experiences.

Break with Refreshments in Exhibit Area 15:45-16:15..................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio Each refreshment break is your opportunity to enjoy beverages, snacks, and to visit exhibitors to learn more about the products and services they offer.

Concurrent Sessions — 16:15-17:00 Academic Improvement................................................................................WCC Auditorium Innovation & Entrepreneurship Project – Spreading the Culture of Entrepreneurship Among Students and the Community V.S. Damodharan and Khadija Behzad Higher Colleges of Technology — Dubai Women’s College The presentation is about the Innovation and Entrepreneurship course where students are partnering with industry and using learning by doing approach Project. It is based on a student-centered approach to enhance student engagement in promoting entrepreneurship in the community and develop future entrepreneurs. We will also highlight steps we have implemented to help students start their own business after their bachelors, and we have developed the Business Development Center, which helps as Incubators in DWC in new venture creation. Accreditation.........................................................................................................WCC Library The Stakeholder-Centered Business Partnership Model for Student Success Alfred Miller, Fujairah Women’s College This study describes the competition in business models among higher education institutions, presenting a four-factor business model for higher education. The model consists of three interacting and overlapping factors: strategy, technology management and innovation, and e-commerce. A qualitative phenomenological argument provides that these three factors influence a fourth factor: stakeholder-centered philosophy. The proposed model aligns with ACBSP Accreditation, Standard 3, which challenges business programs to adopt a student stakeholder focus. Learn more at: www.acbsp.org

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Saturday, 29 November SATURDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00 8:00-13:00 9:00-10:30 10:00-11:00 10:30-11:00 11:00-12:30 • Free Afternoon 19:30-22:00

Welcome Desk Conference Registration Closing General Session • Accreditation Panel Exhibits Open Break with Refreshments International Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP Region 8) Meeting

Electra Palace Lobby WCC Auditorium Foyer WCC Auditorium WCC Rooftop Deck WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio WCC Auditorium

Gala Dinner/Reception Electra Palace Ballroom Sponsored by International University in Geneva

Closing General Session Accreditation Experiences Shared Webster Cultural Center Auditorium 9:00-10:30 Each panel member has a wealth of experience in conducting ACBSP accreditation related activities on their campus, including the process of initial or reaffirmation of accreditation and filing of QA reports. They represent different types of institutions located in regions around the world.

Munkhbayr B. Institute of Finance and Economics, Mongolia

Peter Maher Webster University

Alfred Miller HCT Fujairah Women’s College

Munkhbayr B. is Vice President for Academic Affairs for the Institute of Finance and Economics of Ulaanbaatar (IFE), Mongolia. He is a candidate of ACCA at the FTMS Global University and holds a Master’s degree of Business Administration in Accounting from the Institute of Finance and Economics. He began teaching in 2001, and prior to his career as vice-president for academic affairs, he has been a dean of the Department of Accounting at the IFE since 2012. Since 2008, he has been executive director of Tets Consulting LLC. Peter Maher has worked for Webster University over the past 10 years as a tenured Professor of Computer Science, and for the past three years as the Associate Dean for Quality Assurance in the Walker School of Business and Technology. In his capacity of Associate Dean, he plays an integral role in planning the strategic direction of the Walker School. From an academic perspective he is responsible for ensuring the consistency of courses and programs across the global Webster network, managing assessment practices within the School, and maintaining the specialized accreditation for business and management programs by the ACBSP. Alfred Miller has been representing Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Fujairah Women’s College in the UAE, with ACBSP Region 8, the International Council of Business Schools and Programs since attending his first regional meeting in Vienna, 2010. Since May 2013, he is the ACBSP System Representative for all 17 campuses of HCT, the UAE’s largest federal university system. Alfred is leading the university on accreditation of the MBA program, where he also instructs and had led on the previous QA report.

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Saturday, 29 November Break with Refreshments in Exhibit Area 10:30-11:00.................................................................................................WCC Rooftop Deck/Patio Each refreshment break is your opportunity to enjoy beverages, snacks, and to visit exhibitors to learn more about the products and services they offer.

Region 8 Business Meeting 11:00-12:30................................................................................................................WCC Auditorium This is the traditional business meeting of the International Council for Business Schools and Programs and will include educational content. All conference attendees are welcome to attend.

Free Afternoon to Explore Athens ACBSP wants you to take advantage of this beautiful conference host city and enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing in Athens. Visit the Welcome Desk in the Electra Palace Hotel lobby for more information.

Photography: Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau


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Saturday, 29 November Gala Reception & Dinner Electra Palace Ballroom 19:30-22:00 Sponsored by International University in Geneva

All attendees are invited to attend this Gala event. Awards will be presented and the events of the 2014 International Conference will be celebrated. Guests may purchase tickets to attend at a cost of $100 USD.

Sunday, 30 November SUNDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 8:00-10:00

Welcome Desk

Electra Palace Lobby

Thank you for attending the 2014 ACBSP International Conference. Please share your photos and conference take-aways on Twitter @acbspaccredited #ACBSPinAthens

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