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ASQ Section 1131 October 2011 Meeting

Monday, October 17, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (ET)

Winchester, VA

ASQ Section 1131 October 2011 Meeting

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Meeting Only   more info Ended Free  
Dinner & Meeting   more info Ended Free  

Event Details

The American Public University System Story and the Role of Quality

Presented by Dr. Karan Powell, the Executive Vice President and Provost of American Public University System

American Public University is a leader in providing affordable, quality online education. Acknowledged by The Sloan Consortium for best practices in online education, they have earned their reputation by never forgetting that their students are priority one.

Today, American Public University System (APUS), through its member universities American Military University and American Public University, provides relevant and affordable distance learning to more than 50,000 working adults worldwide. More than 100 degree and certificate programs are offered in disciplines such as education, technology, business administration, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, and criminal justice. APUS is one of the nation’s largest providers of higher education to the armed forces.

 

About the speaker

Dr. Powell leads the academics department to ensure academic quality and online teaching effectiveness, focusing on student success, advocating for the faculty, and collaborating in the advancement of online instructional strategies and technology.

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the leading quality improvement organization in the United States. A not-for-profit professional association headquartered in Milwaukee, ASQ advances individual, organizational and community excellence worldwide through learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange. ASQ's vision is to make quality a global priority, organizational imperative and a personal ethic. ASQ is the community for everyone who seeks quality technology, concepts or tools to improve themselves and their world. The Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ Section 1131 was established in 2002 to champion quality initiatives in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, enabling members and community organizations to achieve performance excellence. The Section meets the third week of every month, September thru November and January thru May. Meetings are typically held at Jimmy's at the Quality Inn, Winchester, VA.