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Last updated:Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 09:37 AM Posted:Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Shelley Bleyl, Haywood Community College Adult Education Technician, recently became a Certified Manager in Program Improvement. To receive this credential, participants must meet the requirements of an intensive two-year training program and complete a program improvement within their organization.
Bleyl’s program improvement project was a pilot where an evening class of GED students was asked to set short term goals each week or two week period. Bleyl received input from staff and instructors and realized this project was a way to improve retention. As a result, she learned that students felt more successful and encouraged when they recognized and achieved short term goals. They did not feel overwhelmed with achieving their overall educational goals.
Bleyl wishes to express thanks to Adult Basic Education instructors Carla Woody and Joan Rivet for their help on the project.
Bleyl, who has been at the college for 22 years including part and full-time employment, says, “This project was a good reminder in how important communication is with staff members. It is important to keep up with their needs and for everyone to believe in shared goals. If the troops are not following, you are not leading.”
The Leadership Excellence Academy was developed by the National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium and ProLiteracy to support continuous improvement and high quality educational services for adult learners. The training program is based on current research on adult learning and best practices for adult education and literacy programs. North Carolina is one of only nine states in which adult educators have achieved this national certification.
Shelley Bleyl, Haywood Community College Adult Education Technician, recently became a Certified Manager in Program Improvement. To receive this credential, participants must meet the requirements of an intensive two-year training program and complete a program improvement within their organization.