Based on my experiences with the Institute, I can assert with assurance that FoE is a highly structured but very flexible process that has 'evolution' as its signature characteristic. An institution that participates in FoE exemplifies what Peter Senge calls "a learning instituion." — Roberta Matthews, Former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Brooklyn College

Individuals have the opportunity to connect with a broad national network. Participants in FoE gain the tools and perspectives to reach aspirational goals. The process can transform an entire college community; I know it changed me. — Mary Lou Frank, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs - Gainesville State College

I am proud to say that our work is still going on almost four years later, and the focus on what is most important, the student, is still a large part of our planning for new programs and curriculum redesign. — Amy Baldwin, Instructor of English - Pulaski Technical College

Perhaps the most valuable outcome of our participation was the collaboration among faculty that has led to clear articulation agreements with CSU-Bakersfield and ongoing dialogue centered on improvement. This has led to an increase in student success among students transferring from our college to the university. — Mildred P. Lovato, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Services - Bakersfield College

We maximized our efforts by linking FoE with the higher learning commissions AQIP system for accredidation. Through this link, efforts related to the first year had instant cross-functional commitment and were viewed through a continuos improvement lens. — Ali O'Brien, Acting Asst. Vice President for Workforce Education - College of Lake County

We've been in the implementation process for a short time and have achieved great momentum. In a time of 'lean' operating, FoE is the perfect tool to help institutions achieve efficient and effective operating goals while adding value to the student experience. — Shawn A. Anderson, Dean of Student Services - Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Working with the Gardner Institute provided a structure to look at institutional effectiveness. This structure was more encouraging, and less threatening, than evaluative agencies and brought people together from across the campus, all cimmitted to the same task - new student success. — Mark Lange, Former FoE Liason - Holyoke Community College

Our FoE Philosophy Statement served as the basis for the development of our Quality Enhancement Plan for SACS and for the improvements we have made to new student orientation, advising, and retention. — Debbi Clear, Vice President of Instruction & Student Services - Virginia Highlands Community College

The FoE self study helped us to identify initiatives that were working well, pin-point gaps in our services, and set goals for continuing to improve our efforts in meeting the needs of our students. — Amanda Yale, Associate Provost for Enrollment Services - Slippery Rock University