QEP Update CFCC Planning Retreat June 19, 2009

1. QEP UpdateCFCC Planning Retreat June 19, 2009

2. QEP Update Mid-Term Report Global Outcomes • Measurable improvement of students’ critical thinking skillsat the course, program, and curricular levels • Enhanced instructional practices that promote critical thinking and life-long learning • Improved strategies for assessing student learning outcomes • More effective professional development opportunitiesfor faculty and support staff

3. QEP Update Mid-Term Report First Outcome:“Measurable improvement of students’ critical thinking skills at the course, program, and curricular levels.”

4. “Measurable improvement of students’ critical thinking skills at the course, program, and curricular levels.”

5. QEP Update Mid-Term Report Second Outcome: “Enhanced instructional practices that promote critical thinking and life-long learning.”

6. “Enhanced instructional practices that promote critical thinking and life-long learning.”

7. QEP Update Mid-Term Report Third Outcome: “Improved strategies for assessing student learning outcomes.”

8. “Improved strategies for assessing student learning outcomes.”

9. QEP Update Mid-Term Report Fourth Outcome: “More effective professional development opportunities for faculty and support staff.”

10. “More effective professional development opportunities for faculty and support staff.”

11. QEP Update • Fall 2009/ Spring 2010 Priorities • Continue revising/developing critical thinking learning outcomes at the course level • Continue documenting CT best practices • Continue implementing professional development activities for faculty • Continue assessment processes

12. QEP Update Thank You!