IACBE

(Columbus, OH) - At the 2010 annual conference of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), the Board of Commissioners announced the granting of specialized accreditation of the business degree programs of Franklin University.  Business program accreditation by the IACBE assures the high quality of Franklin University’s business programs.  Accredited programs have been examined by trained evaluators who ensure that the IACBE’s standards are being met in eight key areas:  outcomes assessment, strategic planning, curriculum, faculty, scholarly and professional activities, resources, internal/external relationships, and educational innovation.  The quality of the business programs are measured by the accomplishment of the school’s mission and broad-based goals, the effectiveness of student learning, and the operational effectiveness your academic business unit.

John L. Green, Jr., Ph.D, President of the IACBE, notes that, “accreditation is recognition that the business programs of Franklin University have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in continuous programmatic improvement.  The IACBE is especially interested in the continuous assessment of student learning outcomes.  The accreditation process is one means of assisting academic business units in equipping graduates to excel in the business world.”

“Accreditation is more than just another credential for institutions,” adds William Parrott, Director of Member Services and International Programs for the IACBE.  “Accreditation requires evidence that a school’s programs are meeting high standards and producing measurable, high-quality results.”

Based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education is the premier business accrediting association for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities.  Franklin University joins a growing list of over 200 IACBE member institutions throughout the world that support quality assurance in education.                                              

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University is one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online. Franklin offers 27 undergraduate majors (including three new available Fall 2010) as well as three graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually. The University’s MBA program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe and the Far East.  Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at .