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Council Events

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Council Members

• Dr. S. Elizabeth Diamond, Temple University,  Chair
• Dr. Michelle Taylor, Mississippi State University, Representative to the NBEA Executive Board
• Dr. Les Dlabay, Lake Forest College
  
• Tsepo Moleleki, Auburn University
• Dr. Elisha Wohleb, Auburn University
• Dr. Geana Mitchell, Bevill State Community College
• NBEA President and Executive Director, Ex-officio Members
  

Council Mission and Vision

• Mission - To provide opportunities for business educators to explore international business issues and trends to prepare students to be globally business literate.
• Vision - To help educators in various business-related disciplines to improve and integrate international business concepts across the curriculum. 

Council Objectives

The objectives of CIBE shall be to:

1. Provide regular (monthly) professional development resources and/or events for business educators wanting to know more about international business issues and trends.

2. Encourage educators in a variety of business-related disciplines to integrate concepts of international business into their curriculum.

3. Provide networking opportunities with others interested in international business education.

Testimonials

"The CIBE puts business educators in touch with the rest of the globe so we can share those perspectives with students. I attended a session on global accounting education, and it was amazing to hear the different views, differences, and similarities in how accounting is being taught across the globe. I'll encourage everyone to attend one of these sessions. It was so engaging!"

Dr. Elizabeth Diamond, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Regarding SEIC, ISBE and ISBE-USA:

Letter from the NBEA President on November 24, 2020. More information about the Council for International Business Education will be coming in December 2020.

Dear ISBE-USA Members:

I’m writing to inform you of some changes at NBEA. NBEA is transferring memberships in SEIC/ISBE/ISBE-USA to NBEA’s new Council on International Business Education (CIBE) effective January 1, 2021. Here is what you need to know.

NBEA’s Strategic Planning Committee and subsequently the Executive Board unanimously voted on November 23, 2020, to pass the following motion effective January 1, 2021:

“Under the authority of the NBEA Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and the ISBE-USA Bylaws (Preamble), the NBEA Executive Board hereby discontinues recognition of ISBE-USA as being a part of its organizational structure under its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The NBEA Executive Board is the sole fiduciary authority governing the existence of ISBE-USA and hereby dissolves the division/affiliate known as ISBE-USA. By this action, NBEA and others interested are free to establish alternative means to pursue their vision for the needs of the profession. In addition, NBEA shall create the Council on International Business Education to provide service in the area of international business education [independent from SIEC-ISBE].” Motion carried.

The Purpose of the Change
The purpose of this change was to fulfill objectives requiring current NBEA “divisions” (ABTR, ISBE-USA, NBHS) to streamline governance and reduce legal exposure by transitioning each division to a council. Councils will have leadership appointed by the NBEA President with opportunities for the council to nominate those who want to serve. This change aims to bring each division under the accountability and rightful fiduciary leadership of the NBEA Executive Board. Prior to this change, divisions maintained their own boards and acted independently of NBEA’s Executive Board, even while NBEA’s Executive Board was legally responsible for divisions and their actions. Restructuring governance reduces NBEA’s legal risk and allows the NBEA Executive Board to manage its strategic plans better. Each council will be led by 5-7 council members and no longer have separate boards of directors. By streamlining governance, NBEA’s leadership can hold council leaders more accountable for achieving goals and simplify the decision-making process. Councils, like divisions, will have one NBEA Executive Board member representing the Council. Processes for choosing these representatives are included in the new NBEA bylaws, policies, and procedures.

The New Council for International Business Education
The motion passed by the NBEA Executive Board also forms a new Council for International Business Education to serve NBEA members interested in international business education. Subsequently, NBEA will no longer be affiliated with SIEC-ISBE (LA SOCIÉTÉ INTERNATIONALE POUR L'ENSEIGNEMENT COMMERCIAL) or more commonly known as ISBE. Seventy percent of the dues NBEA silver/ISBE members paid went to support the international group SIEC. A significant portion of ISBE-USA members do not receive the benefits they desire from SIEC. It is important to note that if you
paid for SIEC membership through NBEA, your membership information will be provided to SIEC so you can stay involved if you so desire. NBEA will also transfer all membership dues paid to SIEC between May 14, 2020 and December 31,
2020. After that, if you want membership in SIEC, you are welcome to approach that association directly for membership information. Uncoupling SIEC and NBEA memberships will also allow those wanting SIEC membership alone to obtain such.

Transitioning From ISBE-USA to the Council for International Business Education
NBEA is excited about the plan because it will provide additional resources to invest in the professional development of our NBEA members interested in international business education. Perhaps you have already noticed the “International Business Series” webinars that are being organized through this effort. We intend for those offerings to grow in the future. Dues for participating in the CIBE will remain only $35, but NBEA will use those funds to reinvest in additional professional development resources. The goal of the CIBE will be to provide more return for members who want to engage in international business education issues.

NBEA will hold an informal ISBE-USA information meeting in the first part of December to explain the changes outlined herein. The purpose of this meeting will be to answer questions about the transition. The decision has been made unanimously by NBEA’s Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and Executive Board to move the initiative forward. NBEA is the sole fiduciary and legal authority governing ISBE-USA. Thus, the NBEA Executive Board has exclusive authority under its bylaws and articles of incorporation to create or dissolve subsidiaries as needed.

We know change produces questions. We are happy to discuss these changes with you. In addition, the NBEA Executive Board hopes you will join us in establishing a new and improved vision to serve those interested in international business education.

Sincerely,

Dr. Benita Moore
2020-2021 NBEA President

Frequently Asked Questions About the ISBE-USA to Council on International Business Education Transition
Q: What is the vision for the Council for International Business Education?
A: The vision for the CIBE is to provide professional development resources for instructors wanting to know more about international business issues and trends. NBEA also intends to invest resources into making the CIBE more relevant to NBEA members by providing networking opportunities in a global context. The plan is to start simple but provide more relevant value that will far exceed the $35 assessment part of the NBEA Silver and Platinum membership levels. The vision is also to reinvest resources directly into membership benefits.

Q: What happens to past presidents of ISBE-USA? Do they get free dues/assessments in the new Council?
A: Yes, the Council for International Business will continue to honor past ISBE-USA Presidents by providing them complimentary assessments to participate in Council activities.

Q: Can I still belong to SIEC?
A: We assume SIEC will make memberships available to those wanting the benefits they provide, but ultimately, their offerings are up to them.

Q: How do I join the Council for International Business Education?
A: Join or maintain your NBEA membership at the Silver or Platinum level. If you joined ISBE through NBEA, you are automatically given Council membership until your renewal anniversary date. Keep in mind, if you are a Silver or Platinum NBEA member, you will automatically be given access to the Council’s benefits.

Q: What are the benefits associated with the new NBEA Council for International Business Education?
A: First, we will have an interesting and engaging professional development sessions. You may have already noticed the new NBEA International Business Series that provides interesting and engaging sessions. Second, members will be able to publish in the Journal for Business Teaching and Research. Third, NBEA will be investing far more of the membership dues dollars directly back to member benefits. This will include paying some speakers or authors that further the council’s work. Fourth, NBEA will be engaging business educators across the globe from our existing and new contacts to provide global networking sessions with other educators and business leaders.

Q: Will the new Council for International Business have a Journal?
A: NBEA is recommending those needing to publish to do so in the newly redesigned Journal for Business Teaching and Research. NBEA is choosing to focus attention on improving its journals. NBEA’s goal is to do what it does well.

Q: Will I get a discount on international meetings?
A: The new council for International Business Education will not have live international meetings at this time. However, some networking sessions are going to be provided with business educators located across the globe. The council will be exploring international business travel programs that would support members interested in traveling internationally to learn more about business.

Q: Why is the NBEA Executive Board withdrawing support from ISBE-USA and SIEC-ISBE?
A: NBEA has the vision to serve those in international business education better. In essence, NBEA’s Executive Board has a progressive vision toward adding value and producing a higher return on the member’s investment and having a governance structure that is accountable to the NBEA Executive Board. It is the Board’s belief that vision could be better realized by forming the Council on International Business Education and thus a change was required.