NEWS RELEASE
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
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The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the Lukenda School of Business programs at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered through Lake Superior State University meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.
The Lukenda School of Business programs at Lake Superior State University were first accredited by ACBSP in 2014. The institution is required to go through the reaffirmation process every 10 years to maintain ACBSP accreditation. Bachelor’s programs receiving reaffirmation include Accounting, Finance and Economics, and the business administration programs that focus on Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, and Marketing. Following this process, ACBSP also awarded initial accreditation to Lake Superior State University’s Cannabis Business and general Business Administration bachelor degree programs.
“We are proud to receive reaffirmation of accreditation from ACBSP and initial accreditation of two new programs in recognition of continued excellence and dedication within our business programs,” said Mindy McCready, Interim Dean of the College of Business, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics at Lake Superior State University. “This reaffirmation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a rigorous, high-quality education that equips our students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment."
Based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.
“Lake Superior State University has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale. “This reaffirmation of accreditation is evidence that they are committed to maintaining the highest quality business education for their students for the next 10 years, just as they have done since 2014.”
For more information about Lake Superior State University, visit www.lssu.edu
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