Brief for the National Graduate School 2009 roll-out of courses across the nation for Coast Guard members and employees.

1. The National Graduate School of Quality Systems Management DoD/DHS/USCG Briefing: Accelerated Degrees: Bachelors, Masters & Doctorate

5. “ I not only support this program, I encourage it.” Admiral Thad Allen Commandant US Coast Guard

6. “ NGS/U achieved nationally important results for ARNG.” LTG Roger Schultz (ret) Past Director, ARNG

7. Alumni:300+ Diverse Organizations

8. FACULTY:EXPERIENCED.ACCESSIBLE. FACULTY PRACTITIONERS PROVIDE ON-SITE & VIRTUAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE

9. Accelerated Degree Programs QSM/HSP/ EPQM QSM/HSP/ EPQM QSM/ HSP/QM N Y(IND) 24 MOS. Doctorate 6 SIGMA GB Y(TEAM) 12 MOS. Masters N Y(TEAM) 15 MOS. Bachelors CMPLETN + CERT PROJECT DURATION DEGREE

10. Example: MS Degree Program Curriculum -Strategic Planning - Team Dynamics -Performance Management -Six Sigma and the DMAIC Model -Benchmarking -Research -QSM Applications in Homeland Security and Defense -Value Stream Mapping - Financial Systems Project Report-Out Semester I Semester II Semester III Graduation Knowledge Platform Skill Enhancement Project Implementation

13. DoD/DHS PROJECTS=MEASURABLE RESULTS - Increased Mission Capability Rate (MCR)-USAF - Increased WME Hospital Readiness (ARNG) - Reduced Cycle Time apprehending high interest vessels USN/USCG - Increased inspection effectiveness USA & Canada/USCG

14. Projects. Practical.Public Presentation. Milestones NGS/U Boeing Team KC-10 Inventory Improvement

15. Convenient. Accessible. Recognized RADM Breckenridge (USCG HDQTRS) “ VIRTUAL” Sr. Champion for ALAMEDA, CA TEAM

16. USCG RECOGNIZES NGS/U ALUMNI Milestones NGS/U PRESIDENT & ADMIRAL RAY CONGRATULATE ALUMNI ON THEIR “ INNOVATION” AWARDS 2008 USCG INNOVATION CONFERENCE

17. UTC RECOGNIZES NGS/U ALUMNI Milestones NGS/U PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES ALUMNI ON “ ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE” AWARD UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP. GLOBAL QUALITY CONFERENCE

18. MS Tuition & Out-Of-Pocket Expenses * Armed Services discounted tuition is 33% lower than corporate rate NGS Tuition for Active Duty Military, DHS, Civilian working for DOD Coast Guard, 2 Year Tuition Assistance Tuition Subtotal NGS Grant for All Coast Guard Students Final Out-of-pocket tuition expense (USCG) $16,325* - $9,000 $7,325 - $600 Deductions Out-of-pocket $6,725 (Does not include books or fees)

19. Bachelor Completion Degree Doctor of Business Administration Degree *You may be eligible for the New Post 9/11 GI Bill . Check with the financial aid office regarding your eligibility. $20,160* $40,000* Bachelor Completion and DBA Tuition

20. FINANCIAL AID Grant from NGS Tuition Assistance Stafford loans Montgomery GI Bill Post 9/11 GI Bill Contact Financial Aid: 800-838-2580 ext 509

21. APPLICATION & PROGRAM START DATES APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 27 PROGRAM START DATE: March 20

22. CONTACT US ADMISSIONS: 800-838-2580 ext 104 FINANCIAL AID: 800-838-2580 ext 509