Continuous Improvement Review Seminar (Denver)

Designed for accredited schools, the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) Seminar will prepare your administrators for the CIR process from the first year of the cycle to the CIR visit. Engage in interactive discussions on the foundation of accreditation and  review the philosophy of the principles-based 2020 accreditation standards with your peers, giving particular focus to changes in the standards. Explore the CIR philosophy and each component of the CIR report from the lens of your school, and examine how your school’s strategies and outcomes relate to engagement, innovation, and impact. Learn about the expectations of the key accreditation committees and the peer review team to better understand their purpose and how they fit into your CIR process. Build your peer network while developing the best strategy for your school’s upcoming continuous improvement review.

AACSB recommends that you attend this seminar two years before a scheduled visit.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind the CIR process
• Learn to prepare a CIR application and CIR report, including tables
• Explore the elements of a successful CIR process
• Review the CIR timeline
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the applicant, team member, and committee
• Learn possible recommendation outcomes, such as extension of accreditation and a CIR2  

Facilitator

Scott Dawson, University of Colorado Denver

Scott Dawson is Dean of the Business School at CU Denver, an urban-serving research university located in the center of one of America’s most exciting cities. The Business School serves approximately 1900 undergraduate and 1800 graduate students, and includes 110 faculty and staff. Previously he served as Dean at Portland State University and at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Since becoming Dean in July 2020 at CU Denver’s Business School, Scott has created and implemented a new strategic plan focused on three areas of societal impact: inequality, health and well-being, and sustainability.

Who Should Attend

Accredited members, newly accredited members, members whose CIR visit is coming up in the next two to three years, and CIR team members. 

Contact Us

For more information, please contact [email protected].