The document discusses how the Baker School of Business and Technology at the Fashion Institute of Technology transformed its institution to fully accept and embrace accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). It outlines the school's history and enrollment growth. In 2012, a strategic review recommended pursuing ACBSP accreditation to streamline curriculum and expand course offerings. Some faculty were initially skeptical but two core approaches - "pull" involving deep faculty involvement and "push" through aggressive process upgrades and communication - helped address concerns and gain support. With faculty-led leadership and project management, as well as multi-level communication through events and updates, the school was able to successfully transform its culture and earn