The Ron Coley Scholarship is available to an individual to offset the cost of attendance at the NCCI Annual Conference.
The award advances the professional development of attendees and provides networking opportunities with colleagues in higher education.
How does the Ron Coley Scholarship benefit recipients?
- Provides funding to attend the in-person NCCI Annual Conference by covering the cost of the standard registration fee, two nights at the conference hotel, and up to $600 in travel expenses.
- Identifies individuals throughout higher education who would benefit from the networking, professional development, and insights gained through attendance at the conference.
- Gives the option to present a poster session or other engagement opportunity at the conference.
- Facilitates an introduction to NCCI that may result in membership from the individual’s institution.
The recipient of the Ron Coley Scholarship is an individual who:
- Has played a key role in advancing change and innovation in higher education in academic and/or administrative areas.
- Has not previously attended an NCCI Annual Conference.
- Is currently employed in a higher education institution that is not a member of NCCI.
An email will be sent to confirm the submission was received. A committee, composed of NCCI volunteers, will review materials to make a selection. One recipient will be chosen and notified in late May. One scholarship for the standard registration fee will be awarded to the recipient, who will be recognized at the Annual Conference and in subsequent publications.
2024 Ron Coley Recipient, Elizabeth Backus, Operational Excellence Analyst, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Elizabeth recently transitioned to her role at NEOMED, where she supports the development of Lean Six Sigma programming internally as well as externally through a partnership with a local healthcare system. She is the instructional designer as well as liaison with the Vice President to develop new Lean Six Sigma initiatives within the institution. She attended the 2024 Annual Conference to further her knowledge and strengthen current offerings to university students and employees. She is in her second year of her doctoral program, researching the impact of LSS in higher education settings.