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International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) selects dissertations written by PhD graduates from Capella University, an accredited online university, for the Distinguished Dissertation Award Competition
Dissertation research conducted by the online university's graduates aligned with the ISPI Human Performance Technology Standards
MINNEAPOLIS, April 15, 2010 - The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) recognized two doctoral graduates from Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, for its 2010 ISPI Distinguished Dissertation Award Competition. The honor, which awards excellence in student research, was received by graduates of the online university's PhD in Education, Training and Performance Improvement specialization.
The award winning dissertations, written by Dr. Edward Nathan, "Critical Success Factors: How One Multinational Company Develops Global e-Learning;" and Dr. Pamela Ludlow Robinson, "A Level 4 Evaluation of a Structured On-The-Job Operator Training Intervention at a North American Paper Mill," were recognized by ISPI for their alignment to ISPI's Human Performance Technology Standards (HPT), and the utility of the study for both HPT scholars and practitioners.
Capella University offers a master's and doctorate in education with a specialization in training and performance improvement. The specialization's curriculum is aligned with ISPI's 10 Performance Technology Standards, as well as the American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) competency model, and is the only graduate specialization in training and performance improvement that leads to certification from the ROI Institute™. Nearly 34,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), with 33 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 48 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs.
Faculty members, learners, and alumni from Capella University will be presenting the latest performance improvement research during the 2010 ISPI Conference from April 19 – 22 in San Francisco.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults. More than 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 129 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. Nearly 34,000 learners were enrolled as of Dec. 31, 2009, from all 50 states and 52 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).
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*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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