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The Quality Enhancement Plan QEP – TOPIC SELECTION

QEP – a required piece of the reaffirmation process every 10 years The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a document developed by the institution that (1) includes a process identifying key issues emerging from institutional assessment, (2) focuses on learning outcomes and/or the environment supporting student learning and accomplishing the mission of the institution, (3) demonstrates institutional capability for the initiation, implementation, and completion of the QEP, (4) includes broad-based involvement of institutional constituencies in the development and proposed implementation of the QEP, and (5) identifies goals and a plan to assess their achievement.

QEP from previous reaffirmation Get a GRIP: Give Reading Its Priority , focuses on strategies to reach the primary goal of achieving college-level reading and comprehension across the curriculum for Kilgore College students. Research supports that through the College’s coordinated efforts of emphasizing the importance of reading, students will experience more success in their college program and in life.

QEP Committee Sarah Booker, Mathematics (chair) Carol Bunch, Computer Science Dennis Cliborn, Trio/EDUC David Fonteno, Psychology adjunct Jennifer Hudnall, Biology Molly Reavis, Office Professional – KC Longview Portia Scott, English Dr. Mike Turpin, VP Instruction

Process Reviewed Institutional Data to look for areas to improve: • Results of survey of faculty in August of possible QEP topics • Results of online survey of constituencies (staff, students, Board of Trustees, retired employees, community) in October • Pass rate trends of developmental disciplines • TSI placement test scores for essays • Computer competency test scores • AIP: Annual Improvement Plans from departments across campus

Process Reviewed Institutional Data to look for areas to improve: • Core curriculum artifact assessment data – collected to meet state requirements in the areas of: • Written and Oral Communication • Teamwork • Empirical and Quantitative Skills • Critical Thinking • Social Responsibility • Personal Responsibility

Process  Five possible topics rose to the top  Two were eliminated due to lack of data or lack of need for improvement  Two student focus groups were held to get feedback  Three topics will be presented to the faculty during the week before the spring semester begins for a final vote  The committee will look at the student feedback and faculty results to choose the official topic

Topic Finalists Choice 1: Computer Skills : Students will effectively use common workplace computer hardware and software for communication and operations. Choice 2: Critical Thinking Skills : Students will effectively employ creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation and/or synthesis of information skills. (We would likely narrow this list if we choose this topic.) Choice 3: Written Communication : Students will effectively express ideas, thoughts, feelings and/or information through written communication.

Next Steps – Spring 2017  QEP topic will be approved by the Leadership Team and announced to campus  QEP Development Team will be appointed to research, develop a plan and write the QEP