Self-Evaluation Report (Accounting) Submission Guidelines
Along with the Self-Evaluation Report, the Accounting Accreditation Committee (AAC) requests that you prepare and submit a three to five-page Executive Summary. While the Peer Review Team reviews your SER in preparation for the on-site review, the AAC relies upon the Executive Summary to develop a basis for its reviews.
The Executive Summary should include:
1. A one paragraph to one page statement and written description of your mission and objectives; 2. Written descriptions of the processes that support achievement, the outcomes and
measurements associated with those processes, and how the processes and objectives may have changed as a result of your efforts;
3. Describe the most significant strategies and outcomes related to Engagement, Innovation, and Impact. Examples should include the outcomes linked to the mission and strategic plan. (For additional information please refer to pages 42 through 44 in the eligibility criteria and accreditation standards for accounting accreditation at
http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/standards/2013-accounting)
4. A written summary of self-assessed strengths and weaknesses as they relate to AACSB International’s standards and the achievement of specific objectives;
5. How your strategic plan relates to your mission development activities; and,
6. A written section listing up to five effective practices, which are unique or inherent to the success of your operations.
Distribution of SER and supplemental materials is as follows:
Self Evaluation Report, with Executive Summary (not bound within SER):
One electronic copy of Self-Evaluation Report and Executive Summary is due no later than 4 months prior to the start of the campus visit and should be emailed to AAC@aacsb.edu.
One electronic copy of Self-Evaluation Report and Executive Summary to each of your Peer Review Team members as listed on your team roster.
The Peer Review Team has the option to also request a hard copy of submitted items. Hard copies are to be mailed directly to the team members as listed on your team roster.
Please note: Email submissions will be sent a confirmation of receipt within 1-2 business days. Email attachments totaling more than 10MB will not be received due to server limitations.
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