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DataU Live: Strengthening AACSB Accreditation Through Outcomes Insights

DataU Live: Strengthening AACSB Accreditation Through Outcomes Insights

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Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Tara Feld and Dr. Jessica Lin from the College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University for an inside look at how alumni outcomes data can streamline and strengthen the AACSB accreditation process.
In this discussion, Dr. Feld and Dr. Lin will share key components of their recent AACSB review and how Steppingblocks Graduate Outcomes data became a vital tool in demonstrating student success, career impact, and institutional effectiveness. The conversation will explore how outcomes data was integrated into accreditation reporting, how it was received by AACSB reviewers, and what lessons WIU learned along the way.
You’ll also gain insight into how outcomes data can support future accreditation cycles, continuous improvement, and strategic decision-making across business programs. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming AACSB review or simply looking to strengthen your data-informed accreditation approach, this session will provide practical examples and advice from a team that’s done it successfully.

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