Dr. Jessica Bailey
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has received reaffirmation of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International Certification of Accreditation, which demonstrates achievement of the highest standard in management education.
“We are certainly proud of this achievement which makes Winston-Salem State one of only 593 schools in 37 countries throughout the world with such a designation,” said Dr. Jessica Bailey, dean of the SBE. “It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the faculty, staff and administrators who have devoted themselves to the achievement of excellence in all that we do. Additionally, the provost and the chancellor have been actively engaged in facilitating both the reaffirmation process and the continuous improvement of the school.”
Work on the reaffirmation process began shortly following the SBE receiving its initial accreditation in 2000. In addition to providing information on the school’s management and operations along with assessment reports, the School had to show a commitment to continuous improvement and that it had a curriculum responsive to the needs of business. Additionally, a panel of three business school deans made an on-site visit to the WSSU campus in February to assess the quality of the programs being offered.
“It takes a great deal of commitment and determination to earn and maintain AACSB accreditation,” said Jerry Trapnell, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International. “Schools not only must meet specific standards of excellence, but make a commitment to ongoing improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver high quality education to students.”
