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Upper Iowa University takes quality improvement to the next level

Fayette (March 16, 2006)—On Tuesday, March 14, thirteen Upper Iowa University (UIU) staff members were presented with certificates of completion by President Dr. Alan Walker for their participation in a four-month Academic Quality Improvement Process (AQIP) training program facilitated by Stan E. Jensen, Ph.D of Leadership Enterprises, Inc., Bondurant, Iowa.

The AQIP training class was held to prepare University personnel as future committee facilitators for the ongoing AQIP accreditation process at the University. May, 2005, Upper Iowa was accepted into the AQIP accreditation program, which supports continuous improvement in higher education and provides an alternative process for colleges and universities to maintain their regional accreditation.

With an innovative array of cost-effective, high-tech processes, AQIP helps an institution demonstrate it is meeting accreditation standards and expectations and striving to improve its performance. Members were instructed on presenting to a group, leadership skills, specialized software, and meeting dynamics and management tools.

“I fully support this peer-driven initiative that allows our personnel to be trained in these processes and gives them the knowledge to move forward on AQIP projects, which makes this class particularly important,” stated Dr.Walker. He added that the training would not only be useful in enhancing their UIU responsibilities, but would also be extremely valuable to the other roles each might play in community involvement.

Graduating members of the AQIP training class included the following UIU personnel: Ron Crooker, Joyce Czajkowski, Brett Devore, Mike Estrem, Karla Gavin, Kathy Guyer, Kent McElvania, Dr. Ed Ogle, Jessica Paige, Dr. Joycelyn Parish, Dr. Tom Parish, Rebecca Vagts, and Holly Wolff.

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students -- both nationally and internationally -- at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various Online degree programs; at our U. S. centers; via Correspondence courses, and at our International centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vancouver, Canada. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is also proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages. To learn more about Upper Iowa University, its degree programs, locations, and renowned scholars, please visit us at www.uiu.edu.

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Thirteen Upper Iowa University (UIU) staff members were presented with certificates of completion by President Dr. Alan Walker for their participation in a four-month Academic Quality Improvement Process (AQIP) training program facilitated by Dr. Stan E. Jensen with Leadership Enterprises, Inc. on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Front row (l to r): Jessica Paige, Karla Gavin, Dr. Ed Ogle, Holly Wolff, Rebecca Vagts; Back row (l to r): Dr. Stan E. Jensen, Leadership Enterprises, Ron Crooker, Mike Estrem, Dr. Tom Parish, Kathy Guyer, Brett Devore, Kent McElvania, UIU President Dr. Alan Walker. (Not pictured Joyce Czajkowski and Dr. Joycelyn Parish)

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