Quality Enhancement Plan

Introduction The institution has developed an acceptable Quality Enhancement Plan and demonstrates the plan is part of an ongoing planning and evaluation process. -- SACSCOC Core Requirement 2.12 The QEP fundamentally changes the accreditation process. In fact, the QEP transforms the accreditation process into a forward-looking event that will yield meaningful data and substantial benefits for the institution. A carefully designed and focused course of action addressing a well-defined topic or issue, related to improving the quality of student learning. Key Elements Clear focus on a campus issue that will improve the quality of student learning Related to student learning that can either be enhanced or a weakness that we can strengthen Based on "good practices" related to QEP focus; i.e., review of literature, access to institutional data, attending national meetings Clear goals that focus on student learning outcomes to ascertain if the goals were achieved or not

QEP Report For a quick review of the QEP, read the Executive Summary. For a comprehensive understanding, read the HTML version of the Plan. Click here for the PDF version of the QEP Report. Presentation Presentation to the On-Site Reaffirmation Committee on October 20, 2011. Questions Kay Hampton Interim Director of Service-Learning 912.279.5853 khampton@ccga.edu

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Service-Learning Pilot Courses

Four faculty members − Dr. Leo Mundy in sociology, Dr. Craig Gentzle in business, Dr. Kim Pause Tucker in biology, and Dr. Elizabeth Wurz in English − involved in the Service-Learning Scholars Program also taught distinct “pilot” service-learning courses during Spring Semester 2011. Click each course number to view the syllabus.

• BIOL 3250: Marine Biology (biology)
• BUSA 2106: Environment of Business (business)
• ENGL 1101: Composition I (English)
• SOCI 1160: Introduction to Social Problems (sociology)

A service-learning requirement existed in each class. Approximately 110 students participated across the four courses with 15 distinct community partners, averaging just over 15 hours of service per student.

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QEP Steering Committee

Committee Membership

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Committee Meeting Minutes

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Subcommittees

Subcommittee	Emphasis	Members
Development	Synthesize the working definition of service learning with goals and objectives, including student learning outcomes, strategies, assessment, and resources - outline and structure the QEP topic selected	Michael Butcher Stacy Howe Claire Hughes
Implementation	Develop service learning pilot program for Spring 2011; provide appropriate mechanisms to integrate the QEP into the College's mission; develop a plan to commit institutional resources to support the plan	Carla Bluhm Michelle Ham Kay Hampton Leo Mundy
Marketing	Generate ideas to educate the College community on QEP requirements; publicize and promote various components of the QEP; raise general interest in the QEP among faculty, staff and students	Sandra Crum Andrew Smith Tony Wege
Assessment	Determine the appropriate data collection and analysis processes to be implemented at both institutional and course levels	Leon Gardner Dawana Gibbs Niki Schmauch