Mary Beth Graham, online learning director, underscored the importance of the initiative, which supports the university’s goal of providing academic programs that prepare students for workforce success. “It is our responsibility to provide our learners with opportunities for success and the support needed to help them succeed,” Graham said in a statement. “This initiative has improved student success and helped more learners achieve their educational and career goals. Simply stated: their success is our success.” The Quality Matters award program also recognizes individuals, non-U.S. based institutions or groups and K-12 organizations or individuals. Eligibility criteria indicated award nominees must have been employed by a Quality Matters-subscribing institution.