Dr. John Dew, Troy University’s associate vice chancellor for research, planning and effectiveness, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program.

He was appointed to the panel by Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez. The panel recognizes the nation’s top performers in quality and innovation among manufacturing, education, health care, service, government and non-profit organizations. The awards are presented annually by the President of the United States.