Framework for Meeting AACSB International's Assurance of Learning Requirements: Application to Information Technology
Kimberly Killmer Hollister and Nicole B. Koppel
This research paper proposes a framework for assurance of learning in an undergraduate program at an AACSB International - accredited business school. To meet the new AACSB International standards regarding retention assessment and adequately determine “if and what students are learning,” this research presents the framework within which expected learning outcomes and specific learning goals are assessed. We describe how the process can be implemented with an application to assurance of learning in information technology. The study is of value to those who desire to better understand and implement assurance of learning in their programs.
Keywords: IA01 IS curriculum, IA02 computer literacy, IA03 computer science education
Kimberly Killmer Hollister, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Information Systems at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Prior to joining the faculty at Montclair she held a Lecturer position at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hollister’s professional experience includes consulting in both the Management Information Systems area and in Systems Engineering.
Dr. Hollister’s research falls into two main categories: Applied Operations Management and Educational Program Assessment of Management Information Systems and Operations Management curriculums. Dr. Hollister’s research has been published in many peer-reviewed journals including: European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of Informatics and Education Research, Journal of Accountancy, Journal of Business & Economic Studies. Dr. Hollister is actively engaged in sharing her work with the greater academic community at regional, national, and international conferences.
Dr. Hollister is the current Treasurer and Past President of the Northeast Business & Economics Association, a member of the Decision Sciences Institute, and serves on the review board of the Journal of Business & Economic Studies and the International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management.
Nicole B. Koppel, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Information Systems at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Prior to joining the faculty at Montclair, she held an Instructor position at Rutgers Business School, Rutgers University.
Dr. Koppel’s research focus is in the broad area of Assessment in Technology and Quantitative Studies. In addition, she has published in the area of Operations Management. Her research can be found in many peer-reviewed journals including: Journal of Informatics and Education Research, Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, T.H.E. Journal, and Journal of Applied Psychological Measurement. Dr. Koppel’s research has been presented at numerous regional, national, and international conferences. Dr. Koppel’s professional experience includes consulting in the area of Management Information Systems and Operations Management.
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