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American University of Sharjah 2009 INQAAHE Conference- Abu Dhabi March 30 -April 2, 2009

A “How–To Guide” for Higher Education Institutions that are Balancing Requirements From Multiple Accreditation Agencies: Where the Rubber Hits the Road. American University of Sharjah 2009 INQAAHE Conference- Abu Dhabi March 30 -April 2, 2009. American University of Sharjah.

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  1. A “How–To Guide” for Higher Education Institutions that are Balancing Requirements From Multiple Accreditation Agencies: Where the Rubber Hits the Road American University of Sharjah 2009 INQAAHE Conference- Abu Dhabi March 30 -April 2, 2009

  2. American University of Sharjah Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah Independent and private university Over 5200 students (4900 undergraduates) Students are from 78 different countries 351 Full-time faculty from over 45 different countries Student-faculty ratio 15:1 4 colleges/schools College of Arts and Sciences College of Engineering School of Business and Management School of Architecture and Design 21undergraduate and 13 masters programs

  3. Who We Are Accredited and Licensed by: • Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education Commission on Academic Accreditation (CAA) • All degree programs initially accredited or fully accredited by UAE Ministry of Higher Education CAA • Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Middle States) • All Engineering degree programs Accredited by ABET, Inc.

  4. And We are Currently Seeking Accreditation with: • School of Business and Management is in the process of seeking accreditation with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International • School of Architecture and Design has been admitted as an accreditation candidate with National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for its architecture program.

  5. Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA),UAEMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Research10 Standards for Licensure and Program Accreditation

  6. Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA),UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

  7. Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)14 Standards

  8. Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

  9. AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business21 Standards

  10. AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

  11. How They Are Similar and How They Differ

  12. How They Are Similar and How They Differ

  13. How They Are Similar and How They Differ

  14. The Balancing Act • MSCHE and UAECAA focus on broad issues at the institution level • MSCHE along with agencies such as ABET, NAAB, and AACSB confirms we are providing an education compatible with other US schools • UAECAA is much more prescriptive • UAECAA requires a more detailed self-study every 5 years for degree programs- good incentive for quality assurance checks • Conflict between UAE CAA, AACSB and ABET as to how many program learning outcomes there should be Balancing is an arduous undertaking

  15. The Balancing Act:UAE Commission on Academic Accreditation (CAA) CAA Licensure CAA Individual Program Accreditation

  16. The Balancing ActMiddle States, AACSB, and ABET Accreditations AACSB Middle States EE ME ChE CoE CiE CS ABET

  17. The Balancing ActOverlapping and Conflicting Accreditation Requirements Good OK Problem

  18. The Balancing ActCAA, Middle States and AACSB Requirements Middle States CAA AACSB

  19. The Balancing ActExample: Faculty Qualifications • Middles States: Faculty required to be “…consistent with expected academic outcomes reflecting both appropriate standards of quality and the institutional mission.” • AACSB: Academically Qualified (AQ), Professionally Qualified (PQ) • CAA: Baccalaureate Degrees – faculty teaching beyond introductory level must have terminal degree; exceptions must be approved by the CAA

  20. Where the Rubber Hits the Road • Analysis Paralysis: Licensure CAA (5 year); 35 programs CAA (5 years); Middle States (5 years); 6 programs ABET (6 years); AACSB; NAAB; averages to nearly 9 per year • Data collected for one self-study can be used as support materials for other self-studies • Need for collaborative accreditation example: ABET program review acceptable for UAE CAA program review • Need for collaborative acceptance of standards example: AACSB PQ faculty acceptable to UAE CAA

  21. Where the Rubber Hits the Road Questions or Comments?

  22. Author Contact Information • Dr. Rob Bateman – rbateman@aus.edu • Director of SBM Graduate Programs & Outreach and Assistant Professor of Management • Mr. Kevin Mitchell –kmitchell@aus.edu • Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Architecture • Dr. Ahmed Mokhtar – mokhtar@aus.edu • Chair of the MSCHE Self-Study Steering Committee and Associate Professor of Architecture • Dr. John Mosbo – jmosbo@aus.edu • Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs • Ms. Lorin Ritchie-lritchie@aus.edu • Director of Strategic Planning and Accreditation • Dr. JeanineRomano-jromano@aus.edu • Director of Institutional Research

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