SACS, QEP, and Hindsight
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As institutions in the Southeastern section prepare for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), fundamental changes have been implemented that have a significant impact on the institution and academic programs. One of the major additions is SACS core requirement 2.12 that requires an institution to prepare a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The QEP should be focused on improving some aspect of the educational component process that enhances the quality of student learning. Beyond this broad statement, the institution must develop a plan, implement the plan, assess the plan, and demonstrate to SACS with measurable results the impact of the QEP on student learning, as defined in the plan. This paper describes the QEP process as it developed at the author’s home institution. The author presents perspectives as a member of the QEP leadership team and as a faculty member dealing with the QEP.
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