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Creating a Kaizen Movement During Economic Turbulence

by Coleman, Mychal; Barwis, Erin;

Quality Approaches in Higher Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (June 2011) article...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2014-03
• Keywords:Quality Approaches in Higher Education, Continuous improvement

Pedagogical Environments in Chemistry: Effects on Women's Self-Efficacy Beliefs

by Megan L. Grunert and George M. Bodner;

This paper investigates the effect of common college chemistry pedagogical practices on the self-efficacy beliefs of women in chemistry degree programs...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2013-04
• Keywords:Conference Proceedings, Women and Girls in STEM

An ABC Sampler of Best Practices- Presentation Handout

by Landgraf, Lisa; Salmon-Stephens, Tammy, Ul-Haq, Irfan;

This a a presentation handout for the ASQ 2012 Advancing the STEM Agenda Conference. The presentation is by faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2012-07
• Keywords:STEM, Conference Proceedings, Learning Outcomes

Organizational Learning in STEM Education Contexts:

Analyzing the “Stickiness” of High Impact Practices

by Oravec, Jo Ann; Ciganek, Andrew; Smith, John; Yin, Roger

This research discusses the effectivenss of high impact practices with an emphasis on STEM contexts in higher education...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2012-06
• Keywords:STEM, Conference Proceedings, Critical Thinking, Higher Education Brief

Creating a Kaizen Movement During Economic Turbulence

by Coleman, Mychal; Barwis, Erin;

Quality Approaches in Higher Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (June 2011) article by Mychal Coleman and Erin Barwis. In these tight economic times, continuous improvement initiatives should serve as a welcome strategy. While much of the published research on implementation focuses on failure—this case study focuses on success. From realigning administration surrounding school-wide support services to training a team of informal Kaizen team leaders, the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota embedded continuous improvement into normal operations. Phase one of implementation is examined in the full text, noting the plan, structure, and support necessary for such a large cultural change within an academic institution. Along with full support from the dean, the structured, three-step Lean training of the Kaizen team leaders is the key piece to ensuring long-term learning and strategic collaboration throughout the Carlson School.

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2011-06
• Keywords:Quality Approaches in Higher Education, Continuous improvement, Leadership

Partnerships and the Racine Unified School District

The Racine Unified School District in Racine, WI, is fortunate to have a number of resources on the challenging path between status quo in public education and a future of systemic academic and operational change...

• Filetype: doc
• Publish date: 2007-05
• Keywords:Partnering

Easing the Pain of Organizational Change

This article provides guidance on how to create a systematic process for change..

• Filetype: doc
• Publish date: 2006-01
• Keywords:Change Management