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Developing a QEP that is Relevant to the Institutional Vision and Mission

Developing a QEP that is Relevant to the Institutional Vision and Mission. Dr. Robert R. Bell, PRESIDENT Dr. Leo McGee, Associate Vice-President Dr. Barry S. Stein, Director of Planning Tennessee Technological University. SACS/COC 2005. Overview. Building an Effective QEP Team

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Developing a QEP that is Relevant to the Institutional Vision and Mission

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  1. Developing a QEP that is Relevant to the Institutional Vision and Mission Dr. Robert R. Bell, PRESIDENT Dr. Leo McGee, Associate Vice-President Dr. Barry S. Stein, Director of Planning Tennessee Technological University SACS/COC 2005

  2. Overview • Building an Effective QEP Team • Developing a Vision & Strategic Plan • Stages of QEP Development L

  3. Building an Effective QEP TeamImportant Characteristics • Commitment to Institution • Open to opinions of others • Willing to try new ideas and not intimidated by change • Energetic, task oriented, and congenial L

  4. Leadership Skills • An Engaged President • Recognition of QEP as a Useful Strategic Goal Other Skills

  5. Tennessee Technological University • Enrollment • 7255 Undergraduate • 2058 Graduate • Employees  2000 • Budget = $127,296,800

  6. Alignment of Planning TasksThe Perfect Storm University Vision SACS QEP Student Learning New State Planning Requirements B

  7. Development ProcessA Three Year Effort New Vision & Mission New Strategic Plan TTU QEP

  8. Developing a VisionPitfalls to Avoid • Excluding Important Constituents • No Real Focus – No Real Implications • Slogans without Substance

  9. Developing a Vision Broad Campus & Alumni Involvement Core Idea

  10. Examine Strengths, Weaknesses, and Opportunities Strengths Student Perceptions of University Employer Perceptions of Graduates Dedicated Faculty Research Powerhouse Athletics Powerhouse Funding

  11. Emergence of a TTU Theme Outstanding Student Success Dedicated Faculty Quality Graduates Public Ivy Experience

  12. How Far to ReachRegular Goals or Stretch Goals

  13. TTU Vision “TTU will be one of the best universities in the nation through a commitment to the life-long success of our students”

  14. Implications of Vision Increased Alumni Involvement & Giving Life-long Success Students’ 1st Choice National Recognition Improved Community/Regional/State Success

  15. Vision Life-long Success of Our Students Strategic Focus Increase Alumni Engagement Increase Student Engagement Increase External Support Increase Awareness of Success QEP - Improve Student Learning

  16. Organizational Structure Leadership Team Compliance Committee QEP Committee Steering Committee University

  17. QEP Committee Composition Assessment/Planning Expert Students (2) Faculty (7) - Innovators in Teaching & Service (all academic divisions)

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

  19. Goals of QEP Committee Identify Weaknesses in Student Learning Suggest Topics & Strategies Vision Improved Life-long Success

  20. Phase I Identify Weaknesses with Assessment Data Employer Surveys Teaching Evaluations - Objectives Selected Teaching Evaluations - Progress Ratings Enrolled Student Surveys Alumni Surveys General Education Test Results

  21. Employer Survey

  22. Progress on IDEA Teaching Objectives

  23. Phase IIMaximizing Involvement in Process Focus Groups QEP Topics Critical Thinking Problem Solving Creative Thinking Communication Teamwork Skills Life-long Learning SGA Faculty Senate Feedback Deans’ Council SACS Steering Committee

  24. Feedback on QEP TopicsSkills Graduates need for Success # 1 for Faculty = Critical Thinking # 1 for Students = Real World Problem Solving # 1 from Employer Survey = Problem Solving

  25. Narrowing the QEP FocusMaximizing Participation Improve critical thinking/real world problem solving skills through the use of active learning strategies. • With emphasis on communication skills • With emphasis on teamwork skills • With emphasis on creative thinking

  26. Phase IIIRequesting Unit Participation

  27. Phase IV: Analysis of Campus InputWhat was Learned: • Areas of emphasis broadened participation • Some Units Submitted Good Ideas • Some Units did not

  28. Adjustments to Process Stimulate More Faculty Involvement Teaching/learning Enhancement Grants for Faculty/Staff • Replicate TTU’s Best Practices in New Areas • Incentives for sharing best practices and mentoring

  29. Thank You SACS/COC 2005

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