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Developing a QEP for SACS 2006

Developing a QEP for SACS 2006. Quality Enhancement Plan Focused plan for improving student learning 5 year monitoring of progress Identified Weakness New Initiative. What is the QEP?. Successful QEP. Improving Student Learning. Broad Campus Involvement. Effective Methods of Assessment.

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Developing a QEP for SACS 2006

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  1. Developing a QEP for SACS 2006

  2. Quality Enhancement Plan Focused plan for improving student learning 5 year monitoring of progress Identified Weakness New Initiative What is the QEP?

  3. Successful QEP Improving Student Learning Broad Campus Involvement Effective Methods of Assessment Supports Vision/Goals of Institution Supported by Research Findings Identified Weakness

  4. Overview of Strategic Planning

  5. QEP Committee Task • Identify possible areas for improvement in student learning • That are related to “life-long success” • That are assessed and appear to be weaknesses • That would generate broad campus interest • Identify possible strategies for each focus area

  6. Narrowing the Focus Vision Life-long Success Student Learning Measurable Weakness TTU SACS

  7. Evidence for Weaknesses • Teaching Evaluations - Objectives Selected • Teaching Evaluations - Progress Ratings • Employer Survey • Enrolled Student Survey • Alumni Survey • Critical Thinking Tests

  8. Employer Survey

  9. Frequency – IDEA objectives selected

  10. Progress on IDEA objectives

  11. Weakness in Critical Thinking • TTU CAT Test (avg = 53% of total) • ETS Academic Profile (68% of TTU seniors not proficient)

  12. QEP Topics Identified

  13. Possible Strategies • Use Active Learning Strategies that involve • Real-world projects, service learning, coops • Original research, role playing, simulations, case studies • Cooperative learning, using information & technology effectively, alumni mentoring

  14. Focus Group Results

  15. Modified QEP Topics • Improve critical thinking/real-world problem solving skills through the use of active learning strategies. • With emphasis on communication skills • With emphasis on team work skills • With emphasis on creative thinking

  16. Associated Benefits More Student Engagement & Higher Student Retention Active Learning Improved Confidence & Life-long Success

  17. Assessment Measures to Evaluate Progress • IDEA objective selection • IDEA progress ratings • NSSE (increases in areas selected) • Improved performance on the CAT and another national assessment instrument. • Employer Survey

  18. QEP Assessment Plan CAT & CT Performance Measures Employer Surveys IDEA Objectives Implementation Indicators IDEA Progress Ratings NSSE Ratings Early Indicators Middle Indicators Late Indicators

  19. Campus Units Enter Goals & Strategies for QEP Topics of Interest using QEP Planning Database

  20. What is Critical Thinking • Expanded Contemporary Emphasis From: Assessing Critical Thinking Skills, COC/SACS 2004 Meeting

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