Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr., Ph.D., recently heralded Silvanus Udoka, Ph.D., LSME, LSSBB, and the entire CAU School of Business (CAUSB) for once again securing the extension of their business accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
“This reaffirmation of AACSB accreditation speaks to the academic rigor, innovation, and transformational impact of our School of Business,” said CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. “It validates our mission to produce global business leaders who are prepared not only to compete—but to lead—in a rapidly evolving economy. I applaud Dean Udoka and the entire CAU School of Business for their unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Earning and maintaining AACSB accreditation requires a rigorous internal commitment to excellence, guided by an AACSB-assigned liaison and a peer-review evaluation team. Every five years, schools undergo a continuous improvement review cycle, during which they must develop and implement a plan that aligns with AACSB’s accreditation standards. This process demands distinction in key areas, including curriculum development, strategic management and innovation, active participation of students, faculty, and staff, as well as excellence in learning, teaching, and academic and professional engagement.
“This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that our programs consistently deliver the highest quality business education to CAU students. We are proud to have received an extension of our AACSB accreditation for the maximum six-year period— a testament to the talent and dedication of our faculty, campus leaders, staff, students, alumni, and friends,” said Dr. Silvanus Udoka, dean of the CAU School of Business. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, with only about five percent of the world’s schools offering business degrees at the bachelor’s level or higher earning this distinction. The CAU School of Business has proudly maintained AACSB accreditation since 1974—the longest-running accreditation for any HBCU.
