News Harris-Stowe State University For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney McCall (314) 340-3391 mccallc@hssu.edu Harris-Stowe State University's Anheuser-Busch School of Business Again Accredited for the Next 10 Years ST. LOUIS, MO (December 5, 2012) - In a letter dated November 18, 2012, Harris-Stowe State University's Anheuser-Busch School of Business received formal notification of its Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) institutional accreditation status, and is proud to announce that the ACBSP Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed Harris-Stowe's accreditation for the next 10 years. On October 7-10, 2012, the Anheuser-Busch School of Business underwent a review of its self-study during a site visit by the ACBSP, which was hosted by a university-wide committee of faculty, staff and administrators. During the comprehensive visit, ACBSP team members gained valuable insight into the business programs, processes and procedures practiced by the university and met with various stakeholders, including students, alumni, Board of Regents and community leaders. "The university recognizes the value of ACBSP accreditation. Not only the accredited status creates prestige, visibility and credibility for the institution, the pursuit of accreditation reaffirmation reinforces the university and the school's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation" states Dr. Zakery, dean of the Anheuser-Busch School of Business. ACBSP, founded in 1988, is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The ACBSP was created by its members to fulfill a need for specialized accreditation by institutions of higher education with business schools and programs. Specifically, that need was for business education accreditation based on the mission of the institution and of the respective unit, an accreditation that acknowledged and emphasized quality in teaching and learning outcomes. Harris-Stowe State University, located in midtown St. Louis, is a four-year institution that offers 14 degree programs in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Biology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Care Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Sciences and Computer Technology, Mathematics, Middle School Education, Professional Interdisciplinary Studies, Secondary Education and Urban Affairs. Ranked by U.S. News as one of America's Best Colleges in the Midwest, the university, which has been in existence for more than 150 years, offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in the metropolitan area. ### Courtney Z. McCall Assistant Vice President Communications, Marketing, Alumni Affairs & Development HGA 110 3026 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 Ofc: (314) 340-3391 I Cell: (314) 280-9964 **********************Harris-Stowe State University********************** This e-mail is confidential and sent only to specified recipient(s). However, all e-mail is subject to possible interception by third parties. *************Contact postmaster@hssu.edu to report problems**************