The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Names Capella University Faculty Member as President-Elect of its International Board of Directors

Darlene Van Tiem, who teaches training and performance improvement for the online university's School of Education, was named president-elect on Feb. 23.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 7, 2008 -- The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) has named Capella University (online university with more than 22,000 students.

Founded in 1962, the ISPI is the leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. ISPI represents more than 10,000 international and chapter members throughout the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries. ISPI's mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of our members and advocate the use of human performance technology.

University professors founded ISPI in 1962. As a result, research to practice is important for ISPI's present and future. ISPI is a society that prides itself in fostering academic research leading to effective practice resulting in remarkable performance improvement

"University professors founded ISPI in 1962. As a result, research to practice is important for ISPI's present and future. ISPI is a society that prides itself in fostering academic research leading to effective practice resulting in remarkable performance improvement," said Van Tiem.

About Capella University
Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited*, fully online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate program. The online university currently serves more than 22,000 students from all 50 states and 45 countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), http://www.ncahlc.org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu.

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