About
A word from AAI director, Dr. Neal Kingston
Our Mission
AAI’s mission is accomplished by:
- Partnering with local, state, national, and global communities to apply scholarship to implement programs with direct public impact.
- Developing and publishing generalizable knowledge that allows leveraging of the solutions developed so the success of the first part of our mission is magnified.
- Providing faculty with the support and encouragement they need to generate resources for research and development in support of enhanced achievement of individuals and organizations.
- Providing students with work experience vital to their professional development.
Our History
AAI was established in 2012 through the merger of the Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation and the Institute for Educational Research and Public Services. Both organizations set the Institute’s foundation to successfully build partnerships and programs that support the achievement of children adults, and publicly funded agencies. In 2013, AAI was recognized by KU’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies as a designated university institute.
AAI Administrative Staff
- Neal Kingston, Director
- Jackie Counts, Operating Officer
- Georgianna Correll, Director of Finance and Administration
- Patti Anderson, Business Coordinator
- Tara Campbell, Executive Associate
- Chance Dibben, Communications Coordinator
- Nathan Elias, Financial Analyst Intermediate
- Kim Glass, Finance Manager
- Tyler Hess, IT Support Technician
- Corinna Johnson, CEOP Assistant Director Administration and Finance
- Justin Leonard, Communications Manager
- Alicia Marksberry, Communications Specialist
- Virginia Musser, Executive Associate
- Nhan Reed, Pre-Award Grant Manager
- Megan Reinardy, Business and Contract Services Pre-Award Manager
- Katy Spencer, Employment Relations Manager
- Beck Thomas, Business and Contract Services Coordinator
KU Excellence Statement
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.