AACSB International

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 will typically assist a school for two years with the development of the iSER. Once the iSER 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 with a terminal degree) or 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 a 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. These resources are for the 2013 standards. The 2020 standards forms will be available soon.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact us at volunteers@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.