Timeline
To develop the Quality Enhancement Plan, the following timeline was established.
Spring 2017
- Determine best approach and timeline for QEP theme selection
- Introduce the QEP concept to constituents through an e-mail sent by the Provost
- Meet with constituent groups to introduce QEP
- Name QEP Theme Development Team to select the theme
- Hold Open Forums for widespread participation
- Provost sends e-mail soliciting ideas
- Accept proposals for QEP themes
- QEP Theme Development Team identifies criteria for theme selection
- QEP Theme Development Team narrows themes
- QEP Theme Development Team develops synopsis of each theme for Leadership Team review
Summer 2017
- Leadership Team finalizes theme
- Leadership Team names QEP Chair/Co-chair
- QEP Co-Chairs attend SACSCOC Summer Institute
- Develop QEP website
Fall 2017
- Name QEP Development Task Force
- Outline written report
- Identify preliminary justification for theme, quantitatively and qualitatively
- Research topic including best practices
Spring 2018
- Draft background and process sections
- Define student learning outcomes
Summer 2018
- QEP Task Force expands, as necessary, to develop plan
- QEP Co-Chair transition meeting and planning
- QEP Co-Chairs attend SACSCOC Summer Institute
Fall 2018
- Preparation and presentation of QEP for SACSCOC VP, Dr. Baird’s, Site Visit
- Identify existing undergraduate research experiences on campus
- Review existing undergraduate research centers at other universities
- Refine student learning outcomes
- Identify actions to be implemented
- Develop assessment plan
- Identify the external consultant/s
Spring 2019
- Gain insight from external consultant/s
- QEP Task Force establishes subcommittee(s) as necessary
- Outline QEP Document
Summer 2019
- Review and edit chapter on selection and justification of theme (Chapter II: Institutional Process)
- Draft outcomes and activities (Chapter III: Focus)
- Draft literature review and best practices to support focus (Chapter III: Focus)
- QEP Co-Chairs attend SACSCOC Summer Institute
Fall 2019
- Finalize chapter on selection and justification of theme (Chapter II: Institutional Process)
- Finalize outcomes, activities, and best practices (Chapter III: Focus)
- Describe constituent involvement in development and implementation (Chapter V: Broad-based Involvement)
Spring 2020
- Finalize constituent involvement in development and implementation (Chapter V: Broad-based Involvement)
- Establish and finalize feasible timeline for implementation and organize for success including personnel and organizational structure, budget, space, and facilities (Chapter IV: Capability)
- Finalize assessment plan (Chapter VI: Assessment)
- Finalize QEP Narrative
- Draft executive summary (Chapter I: Executive Summary)
- Prepare and finalize two-page summary for Compliance Certification Report
Summer 2020
- Finalize QEP document for review
- QEP Co-Chairs attend SACSCOC Summer Institute
Fall 2020
- Submit QEP document for Presidential review
- Nominate individuals to serve on On-Site Review Committee
- Vet and prepare production versions of QEP
- Prepare print and electronic copies of QEP
Spring 2021
- Submit QEP for review four to six weeks prior to scheduled on-site visit
- Market QEP to campus constituents
- Prepare for On-Site Review
- On-Site Review
Summer 2021
- Draft and vet follow-up report for QEP, if necessary
Fall 2021
- Submit follow-up report for QEP, if necessary
- Receive results of review
Spring 2022
- Implement QEP
Spring 2023
- Collect and analyze data from first year of implementation
Spring 2027
- Submit Impact Report
Meet the Teams
Broad-based participation was essential in developing the Quality Enhancement Plan. Two teams were formed to conduct the work of preparing the QEP.
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