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The Bursar\u2019s Office at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has received the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence’s 2019 Commitment Award.<\/p>\n
The award recognizes high-performing organizations that demonstrate continuous improvement and role-model processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bursar\u2019s Office is committed to continuous improvement to achieve our mission: Provide exemplary student support services,\u201d said UTC Bursar Nancy Neal. \u201cThe UTC Bursar\u2019s Office is striving for excellence in our processes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tamera Fields Parsons, president and CEO of the TNCPE, congratulated the UTC office for winning the award. She noted that use of the Baldrige Excellence Framework is a key criteria for being chosen. Through an annual evaluation and assessment process, the program helps TNCPE members improve their operations and become more competitive, as well as establishing evaluation guidelines.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe commend you for participating in the 2019 Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence Award Program,\u201d Parsons said. \u201cYour application and use of the Baldrige Excellence Framework\u00a0demonstrate your commitment to performance excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Striving for excellence in the Bursar’s Office has an effect across campus, Neal said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe UTC Bursar\u2019s Office\u2019s commitment to improvement will reach deep into our university community and help to build a foundation for success, not only for the Bursar\u2019s Office but the University as a whole,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The award will be presented at the TNCPE Excellence Awards Celebration on Feb.\u00a0 27 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn.<\/p>\n
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The UTC Bursar’s Office has been recognized as one of the best in the state.<\/p>\n