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Dr Julie Furst-Bowe
Regional Vice-President
Dr Julie Furst-Bowe
Organisation: Winona State University, USA
Position or Title:
Academic Vice-President
What I can bring to IVETA:
I am passionate about TVET, and I have been an involved IVETA member for
several years. Currently I serve on IVETA's Executive Committee as the editor
of IVETA's peer-reviewed journal. I have presented at numerous IVETA
conferences in Bulgaria, Ireland, Malta and the United States and have assisted
in organizing IVETA's annual conference in collaboration with ACTE. I believe
IVETA is the premier organization for TVET educators and administrators
relative to providing resources and professional development opportunities.
Brief Bio:
I have served as a TVET faculty member and
adminstrator for more than 30 years and have held senior leadership positions
at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Southern Illinois University, Arkansas
Tech University and Chippewa Valley Technical College. Currently I am serving
as the Academic Vice President at Winona State University (USA). I hold a
doctorate in Vocational Education and a certifcate in Training and Human
Resource Development from the University of Minnesota. I have edited two books
and numerous articles on performance excellence in education and have spoken
and consulted around the globe on this topic. I have been recognized for my
leadership and contributions to the field from the American Society for
Quality, the Higher Learning Commission, IVETA, the University of Minnesota and
Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership. I have served as an evaluator
for technical colleges and universities in Singapore, the United Arab Emirates
and the United States.