“Workforce demand can lead some institutions to teach students the skills needed for today’s entry-level jobs. But those tools may well be obsolete five or ten years from now.”

2017 Chronicle of Higher Education

“Employers are telling us what they look for and need in their employees. [EEQ CERT] builds bridges from the classroom to the workplace to fulfill those needs, while adding significantly more value to the degrees our students earn by their ability to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace over the duration of their careers.”

Aaron Thompson, President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

“I feel like the students will be inspired to do better if we can get them to understand what these essential qualities are and what they mean for future employment.”

Program Director, EEQ Certified (Advanced Manufacturing Degree) Program

“EEQ CERT is valuable for programs across the board. It really pushes the program to take a look at the quality of the program and the skills they are teaching.”

Program Director, EEQ Certified (Medical Assisting Degree) Program

“While institutions have a responsibility to prepare students for careers, it is the faculty who have access and opportunity to fulfill that responsibility. The Faculty Fellows have built projects that maximize their voice, access, and opportunity to improve the academic experiences of students.”

Janna Vice, Director, the QA Commons (and Provost Emeritus, Eastern Kentucky University)

“It is an honor to be able to help other institutions/programs, and also learn from them. We are stronger together.”

2019-20 EEQ CERT Reviewer