Our Mission

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Continuous Improvement creates and sustains a campus culture that uses Lean methodology to remove “pain” and frustration from work processes. This supports the achievement of Berea College’s mission while also realizing savings.

2019-2020 Accomplishments

27 completed projects
$286,054.68 in savings
10 completed University of Tennessee Green Belts
6 attendees for Lean Training at the University of Tennessee

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Using Continuous Improvement in Everyday College Life

Kaitlyn Wilder ’22 relates her labor experience in the Continuous Improvement Office with her everyday college life. Learn from Kaitlyn how to apply lean strategies personally.

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Continuous Improvement Lessons

Ubai Abulteaf ’19 discusses lean and its benefits.