August 10, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. - The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed the accreditation of the Information Technology programs at Vincennes University, validating the high quality of the programs and faculty.

"Vincennes University has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process," ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale said. "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 2011."

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 VU meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP. 

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.

The business programs at VU were first accredited by the ACBSP in 2012. The University is required to go through the reaffirmation process every 10 years to maintain ACBSP accreditation.

According to VU Information Technology and Business Department Program Chair Gregory Hirsch, "This reaffirmation of ACBSP accreditation is a testament to the level of rigor and quality of programs offered at Vincennes University. We are providing students with the skill set needed to strategically drive organizations forward in the pursuit of strategic goals and objectives."

The VU Information Technology Department in the College of Business and Public Service is proud to offer the following associate degree programs accredited by the ACBSP: Computer Science, Information Technology - Data Analytics and Visualization Concentration, Information Technology - Programming and Game Development Concentration, Information Technology - Web Design Concentration, Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Software Development.

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