The QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) will be a forward-looking document describing changes the university will implement to improve student learning outcomes in a particular area.  The topic will be chosen after seeking ideas from across university constituencies and reviewing institutional assessment. 

The plan will be based on research in several ways:

• there should be assessment showing the student learning outcomes addressed are a "key issue" for our institution;
• the plans for improvement will be based on published research on student learning;
• the plan will describe how the effectiveness of proposed changes will be assessed.   

Anticipated timeline:

Fall 2011 (QEP Topic Selection Committee)

• Solicit suggestions in broad areas from all constituencies and review university assessment

Spring 2012

• Review and focus suggestions
• Research and narrow possible themes
• Present and seek feedback on a limited number of possible themes
• Propose themes to SACS Leadership Team

Fall 2012 (QEP Development Committee)

• Develop framework for the QEP and define student learning outcomes
• Determine key initiatives and research sound practices
• Identify actions to be implemented
• Establish timeline for 2013-14

Spring 2013

• Draft document outlining plan and seek approval for any curricular changes, etc.
• Pilot project?
• Finalize the QEP document
• Pilot project?

Spring 2014

• Submit the QEP for review six weeks prior to scheduled on-site visit
• Undergo on-site review (the QEP is the main topic of interest for the on-site review team)