51ÉçÇø

This workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m.

This new workshop is designed to provide schools with more comprehensive guidance at the very start of their accreditation journey, ensuring stronger applications and helping schools better assess their readiness for the accreditation process.

As from February 17, 2025, schools are required to attend a mandatory Eligibility Application Workshop before their application will be reviewed by the Eligibility Review Committee. Attending the workshop is required before submitting an eligibility application. The workshop remains valid for two years; after this period, the school must attend another workshop to submit a new eligibility application.

Please note:

• The workshop must be attended in its entirety (virtual workshop - 2 days, in-person workshop - 1 day).
• The workshop must be attended by the individual who is registered; attendance cannot be substituted. Only registered attendees are allowed to attend the workshop virtually or in-person.
• Registrants who do not attend the workshop will not receive a certificate of completion and will be required to register for a future workshop date to meet the attendance requirement.
• If a registrant is unable to attend the workshop, you may transfer the registration to a colleague within the school or reschedule for a future workshop offering. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.

To further enhance your understanding and provide additional support, we are offering optional 1-hour Q&A sessions exclusively for registered workshop attendees. These sessions provide an opportunity to ask follow-up questions, gain deeper insights, and clarify key concepts covered in the workshop.

• May 13, 2026:  11am - 12pm ET / 9am - 10am CET

Facilitator

Suzanne Mintz, 51ÉçÇø International

Suzanne Mintz serves as Vice President of Accreditation at 51ÉçÇø International. In her role she has responsibility for the performance of 51ÉçÇø’s global accreditation team and leads the development and implementation of strategic and operational accreditation initiatives in support of the 51ÉçÇø mission. She is responsible for overseeing strategic partnerships with other accreditation bodies, and oversees the management of 51ÉçÇø’s volunteer network globally, including training, engagement and recognition strategies for 51ÉçÇø’s volunteers. Prior to joining 51ÉçÇø, Mintz worked in corporate training and development in the financial services industry, responsible for overseeing the implementation of sales and management development programs. She holds an MBA in finance and management from the University of South Florida in Tampa and is a certified Project Management Professional.

Ana Sotillo, 51ÉçÇø International

Ana Sotillo serves as Accreditation Manager at 51ÉçÇø International, managing a portfolio of approximately 190 business schools in the Americas region. Ana first joined the Learning and Development Department at 51ÉçÇø in the program development for conferences before transitioning to her current role with the Accreditation team. She is a liaison with universities as the subject matter expert for 51ÉçÇø’s accreditation standards and processes. Prior to joining 51ÉçÇø, Ana worked at IBM Venezuela in the Business Partners unit. She holds an MBA from the University of South Florida. 

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