Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams of Penn State Berks faculty and staff were among a group of individuals recognized at the 2009 Quality Issues Forum, held May 1. The forum was held to recognize 59 teams across the University for their contributions to innovation and improvement at Penn State during the past year. (more)
Monday, May 04, 2009
With the fiscal challenges facing Penn State and institutions of higher education nationwide in mind, Rod Erickson, executive vice president and provost, said Penn State is working through Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams and the development of the new University strategic plan to create greater efficiencies and cost savings. "Students don't apply to Penn State because of the great processes that we've developed or because of the strength and rigor of our strategic plans," Erickson said Friday (May 1) at the Quality Issues Forum held at the Nittany Lion Inn. "But they do come because Penn State 'works.' When thousands of people are doing their jobs in a better way, it makes a big difference." (more)
Monday, May 04, 2009
Rod Erickson, executive vice president and provost, spoke at Penn State's Quality Issues Forum on Friday, May 1 at the Nittany Lion Inn, addressing quality improvement and strategic planning and their roles in helping the University meet the challenges it faces. Following is the full text of Erickson's remarks. (more)