Developing a QEP for SACS 2006
Dec 29, 2015
Developing a QEP for SACS 2006
What is the QEP?
Quality Enhancement Plan
Focused plan for improving student learning
5 year monitoring of progress
Identified Weakness
New Initiative
Successful QEP
Broad Campus Involvement
Supported by Research Findings
Effective Methods of Assessment
Supports Vision/Goals of Institution
Improving Student Learning
Identified Weakness
TTU Vision
SACS QEP University Goals
Unit Goals
TBR Goals
Overview of Strategic Planning
QEP Development ProcessTopic Generation
Phase ITopic Generation
Phase IITopic Selection
Phase ITopic Selection
Phase II
Campus Units
Enter Strategic Goals/action Plans for
QEP Topics
Ana
lysis of
Ca
mp
us InputIdentify Weaknesses
Identify TopicsIdentify Strategies
QEP Committee Focus Groups
SGAFaculty SenateDeans’ CouncilSteering Committee
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
Narrowing the Focus
VisionLife-long Success
Student Learning
Measurable Weakness
SACSTTU
Evidence for Weaknesses
Teaching Evaluations - Objectives Selected
Teaching Evaluations - Progress Ratings
Employer Survey
Enrolled Student Survey
Alumni Survey
Critical Thinking Tests
Employer Survey
Frequency – IDEA objectives selected
Frequency IDEA Objectives are Selected by Instructors (2001-2004)
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Progress on IDEA objectivesTTU Progress on IDEA Objectives (2001-2004)
38.0
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52.0
Facts
Princip
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Applic
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Profe
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Teamwor
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Creat
ivity
Cultur
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Comm
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& Use
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Perso
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Critica
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Self-d
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arning
Objective
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Weakness in Critical Thinking
TTU CAT Test (avg = 53% of total)
ETS Academic Profile (68% of TTU seniors not proficient)
QEP Topics Identified
Improve communication skills
Improve teamwork skills
Improve creative thinking skills
Improve real-world problem solving skills
Improve critical thinking skills
Improve life-long learning skills
Possible Strategies
Use Active Learning Strategies that involveReal-world projects, service learning, coopsOriginal research, role playing, simulations,
case studiesCooperative learning, using information &
technology effectively, alumni mentoring
Focus Group Results
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Modified QEP Topics
Improve critical thinking/real-world problem solving skills through the use of active learning strategies.With emphasis on communication skillsWith emphasis on team work skillsWith emphasis on creative thinking
Associated Benefits
ImprovedCritical Thinking/Problem Solving
Creative Thinking
Communication
Team Work
More Student Engagement &
Higher Student Retention
Improved
Confidence
&
Life-long Success
Active Learning
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
QEP Assessment Plan
IDEA Objectives
Implementation Indicators
IDEA Progress Ratings
NSSE Ratings
CAT & CT Performance Measures
Employer Surveys
Early Indicators Middle Indicators Late Indicators
Campus Units Enter Goals & Strategies for QEP Topics of Interest using QEP Planning
Database
What is Critical Thinking
Expanded Contemporary Emphasis
R easoning
Evaluate A rgum ents and C onclusions
C om m unication
C reativ ity
Problem Solv ing
Evaluate Ideas and P lans
Life-Long Learning Skills
Evaluate One's U nderstanding
From: Assessing Critical Thinking Skills, COC/SACS 2004 Meeting