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Fall 2011
September:

October:

Define Student Learning Outcomes
- QEP Team drafts Potential Student Learning Outcomes
- QEP Team meets with standing committees
- Surveys (faculty, staff, students, alumni, Board of Trustees)
- Focus groups (faculty, staff, students, alumni, Board of Trustees)

November and December:

Research the QEP Topic
- Assemble bibliography of available literature
- Read other University’s QEPs
- QEP Development Team submits executive summaries of items in bibliography

Spring 2012

Identify the actions and activities to implement the plan
- Identify participating classes/programs
- Identify faculty development if necessary
Establish the Timeline for Implementation
Identify Resources for developing, implementing, and sustaining the QEP.
- Financial
- Physical
- Human
Organize for the implementation and continuation of QEP
- Who is responsible for each activity?
  - Do they have qualifications and authority to fulfill responsibilities?
- Who is responsible for keeping budgets?
- Who is responsible for monitoring progress?
- Who is responsible for modifying the plan?
- Any compensation for implementers?

Summer 2012

Fall 2012

The QEP is a 100-page document consisting of:

5-year plan linking focus and outcomes of QEP to resources
Brief Title
Topic linked to improvement of student learning
Clear definition of student learning related to the focus of the QEP
Documentation of broad-based involvement
Well crafted goals that can be measured
Documentation of research based on best practices
Implementation plan inclusive of timelines, budgets, assessment schedule, and personnel
Evaluation plan
Appendices (not to exceed 25 pages)

QEP Development