College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty, Joe Welker, has been selected to serve on a committee with global influence. In the fall, Welker was elected to serve on the International Committee for Business-Industry Relations for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). According to its website, ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
The committee Welker is serving on studies changes and trends in business practices and makes recommendations to member institutions concerning the improvement of business curriculum and to the Council regarding standards appropriate to ensuring improvement in business education. The Committee also promotes ACBSP as a major source of expertise in business education to its member institutions, assists member institutions in establishing advisory boards or councils, and acts as a clearinghouse for business and government internships for students and faculty of ACBSP member institutions.
Please join in congratulating and encouraging Joe in his election.