The Office of Quality Initiatives enables positive change and innovation by providing continuous improvement leadership through frameworks, tools, processes, and advising to advance Carleton’s achievement of strategic goals and departmental objectives.
Our Principles
We focus on understanding and meeting customer (students, faculty, staff, stakeholders) needs.
We are committed to organizational excellence.
We emphasize the people aspect of making change successful.
We work collaboratively.
We recognize that partnerships (internal and external) are the key to our success.
We foster creativity, innovation, and involvement through effective use of our services.
We work with others to inspire and encourage these principles.
News and Reviews
Join us for The Fresh Thinking Series
The Office of Quality Initiatives invites all Carleton University employees to a unique approach to quality improvement. The Fresh Thinking Series is an informal, member-driven community open to leaders at all levels – like you – looking to use a supportive environment to uncover solutions to your challenges, help solve the challenges of others, and ... more
2nd Annual Quality Showcase a Success!
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, Carleton University held its 2nd Annual Quality Showcase in the beautiful new Atrium of the River Building. The Quality Showcase is an opportunity for both academic and administrative areas to share and learn about best practices and continuous improvement initiatives that are taking place on campus. This year’s theme was ... more
Considering a CV database and template tools – Benchmarking
On behalf of Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Peter Ricketts and Vice-President (Research and International) Kim Matheson Last fall, after several years of many requests from faculty, librarians, and graduate students, we asked a group of colleagues to consider whether Carleton University could and should adopt a CV database. The committee includes representatives from each Faculty ... more
