Event
EQUIS and EPAS Accreditation Seminars
Hosted by: ADOLFO IBAÑEZ School of Management
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The event will start on: 27 Mar 17 13:00
And will end on: 29 Mar 17 14:00 Location: Miami, United States |
Contact: seminars@efmd.org |
These Seminars are offered sequentially, giving participants the opportunity to register for one or both events.
EQUIS Accreditation Seminar (27 March 13:00 - 28 March 14:0)
EPAS Accreditation Seminar (28 March 13:30 - 29 March 14:00)
Theme
- Interpretation and practical application of the Standards and Criteria
- Understanding the key stages of the accreditation processes
- Preparing a good Datasheet, Self-Assessment Report and effective Peer Review Visit
- Presentation of the EQUIS & EPAS documents
Target group
The seminars are targeted at institutions considering applying for EQUIS or EPAS accreditation and those holding active eligibility wishing to get a better understanding about the system. They allow for an in-depth preparation of the application phase. They will be relevant for Deans and Directors, Associate Deans, Directors of major programmes, Directors of External Relations and Accreditation Officers. Peer Reviewers are encouraged to attend as well, in order to receive an update on the most recent developments within the EFMD accreditations.
Venue
ADOLFO IBAÑEZ School of Management
1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33131
Please use the appropriate online registration to register:
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| FULLY BOOKED | FULLY BOOKED | |
| EQUIS Accreditation Seminar | EPAS Accreditation Seminar |
Please note that both seminars have limited capacity. In order to secure a spot we recommend that you register as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee a spot to anyone who intends to register on-site as either seminar may be sold out by that point. Thank you for your understanding.
Programme
EQUIS Accreditation Seminar
Monday, 27 March 2017
13:30 – 14:00
Registration
14:00 – 14:15
Welcome and Introductions
14:15 – 14:45
EFMD Quality Services Portfolio
- The Nature of EQUIS
- Benefits for Schools going through the accreditation process
- An overview on the EQUIS process
- Introduction to EPAS, EDAF and EOCCS
14:45 – 15:45
The EQUIS Process key stages: Application, Briefing Visit, Eligibility, Self-Assessment Report, Peer Review Visit, Accreditation Board Decision, Continuous Improvement/Progress Reporting
15:45 – 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:00
EQUIS Standards and Criteria
Key issues and their interpretation by the Peer Review Teams and the EQUIS Accreditation Board
17:00 – 17:45
The EQUIS process as lived by a School
- Mauricio G. Villena, ViceDean, School of Business, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, CHL
17:45 – 18:00
Distribution of actual Datasheets for self-study and allocation of working groups
19:00
Networking Dinner with EQUIS Seminar Participants
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
08:30 – 09:15
How to prepare a Datasheet:
- Process management
- Writing style
- Eligibility criteria and Committee decision making
- Communication with the EQUIS Office
09:15 – 10:15
Group work: Quality of Datasheets
- Analysis of examples
10:15 – 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30
Debriefing of Working Groups
11:30 – 12:30
How to prepare a good Self-Assessment Report and an effective Peer Review Visit
- Process management
- Writing style
- Self-Assessment process
- Content and annexes
- Student Report
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch (optional)
EPAS Accreditation Seminar
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
13:30 – 14:00
Registration
14:00 – 14:15
Welcome and Introductions
14:15 – 14:45
EFMD Quality Services Portfolio
- The Nature of EPAS
- Benefits for Schools going through the accreditation process
- An overview of the EPAS process
- Introduction to EQUIS, EDAF and EOCCS
14:45 – 15:45
The EPAS Process key stages: Application, Eligibility, Self-Assessment Report, Peer Review Visit, Accreditation Board Decision, Continuous Improvement/Progress Reporting
15:45 – 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:00
EPAS Standards and Criteria
Key issues and their interpretation by the Peer Review Teams and the EPAS Accreditation Board
17:00 – 17:45
The EPAS process as lived by a School
- Stephen J. Havlovic, Dean, Faculty of Management, Laurentian University, CAN
17:45 – 18:00
Distribution of sample Datasheets for self-study and allocation of working groups
19:00
Networking Dinnerwith EPAS Seminar Participants
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
08:30 – 09:15
How to prepare a Datasheet:
- Process management
- Writing style
- Eligibility criteria and Committee decision making
- Communication with the EPAS Office
09:15 – 10:15
Group work: Quality of Datasheets
- Analyses of examples
10:15 – 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30
Debriefing of Working Groups
11:30 – 12:30
How to prepare a good Self-Assessment Report and an effective Peer Review Visit
- Process Management
- Writing Style
- Self-Assessment Process
- Content and Annexes
- Student Report
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch (optional)
Practical Information
Participants will receive all Seminar materials and other necessary information at
ADOLFO IBAÑEZ School of Management
1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33131
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Director of Academic Administration
+1 305 416 6015
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EFMD Global Network Americas
+1 305 424 1679
Please note that the list of participants is printed 10 working days before the event. If you register after this date, regrettably your contact details will not be included in the list.
Fees for participation in one Seminar (EQUIS or EPAS).
- 750€ FULL members of EFMD
- 850€ AFFILIATED members of EFMD
- 950€ non members of EFMD
Fees for participation in both Seminars (EQUIS and EPAS)
- 1125€ FULL members of EFMD
- 1275€ AFFILIATED members of EFMD
- 1425€ non members of EFMD
Fees cover attendance to the Seminar, documentation, meals and refreshments, but do NOT include hotel accommodation. Hotel fees are to be paid to the different hotels upon departure (please refer to the Hotel Information Section below for more details)
Cancellations must be confirmed in writing. If we receive notice of your withdrawal before 6 March 2017, a cancellation administrative fee of 75,00 € will be charged. Thereafter, we regret that we are unable to refund any fees. However, in such cases, substitutes are welcome at no extra cost as long as EFMD receives notification of the name, title and address of the substitute.
Accommodation is not included in the Seminar participation fee.
Atton Brickell Miami
1500 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33129
$179 +tax, includes breakfast
Please note that during March 24-27 the Atton will book at the rate of 269 +taxes and then honor the regular corporate rate of 179 +taxes in the following days due to an event in the city at the time which caused an increase in the corporate rate for the above mentioned days.
The Atton Brickell Miami is about a 8-10 minute walk from the seminar venue.
In order to book please call 786-725-3218 or 786-600-2600. You must state that you are booking under Adolfo Ibañez University in order to get the rate above and provide a credit card at time of reservation.
Do feel free to reserve space at a hotel of your choice if would prefer another location and also feel free to stay on the beach if you would like - we understand if you would like to see as much of the city as you can while you are visiting! However, please be aware however that you will be personally responsible for your transportation costs and that we cannot provide a preferential rate for your stay at another hotel if it is not the one we are able to secure a rate with.
The Miami International Airport (MIA) is approximately a 20-minute drive away from downtown – it can be up to 30 or 40 depending on traffic.
- Shuttle: Hotels downtown do not usually offer a shuttle to the airport.
- Taxi: The easiest way to get from the airport downtown is by taxi, the average rate being $35 with moderate traffic. For more economical methods of transport you can also consider Super Shuttle and Uber.
- City Bus: The commute by public transportation, using the Miami-Dade Transit system, from the airport to the hotel will take about an hour, one-passage fare of $2,25; day passes for $5,65. All trip options have at least two transfers; please consult Google Maps for possible trip options. Please visit the Miami-Dade Transit system website for more information.
If you plan to arrive earlier or extend your stay in the beautiful and tropical city of Miami, see the links below for more information on places of interest.
Visit Florida – Miami
Miami Tourist Guide
Visiting Miami Beach
The month of March is characterized by gradually rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs around 26°C throughout the month, exceeding 30°C or dropping below 22°C only one day in ten.
Average Weather in March – Miami, FL USA
Daily Weather in Miami, FL USA