Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s QEP An Update from the Topic Focus and Development Plan Team College-wide Meeting, January 25 th, 2010
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. What is a QEP?
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s Quality Enhancement Plan: -A carefully designed course of action that addresses a well- defined and focused topic or issue related to measurably enhancing student learning outcomes. -The QEP must be embedded within the institution’s ongoing integrated institution-wide planning and evaluation process.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. What is OUR QEP Topic?
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Critical Thinking QEP Title: THINK! “…critically.” “…Think about it.” “It doesn’t actually hurt.”
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Recommended Definition: Critical thinking is the open-minded, deliberate, dynamic, and reflective process of collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and applying information in order to reach a reasonable position, decision, and/or plan of action.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1)Recognize that alternate viewpoints exist and must be explored.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 2) Collect relevant information and logically analyze it.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 3) Evaluate and apply information to develop a position, decision, or plan of action.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 4) Defend a well-reasoned position, decision, or plan of action based on relevant criteria.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s CT – QEP Chairs : Bruce, Jay and Steve:
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s CT Focus & Development Team and QEP Resource Team :
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s Fall 2010 Pilot Implementers : P. Callahan, B. Ferraro, P. Green, M. Kierath, R. Mayer, S. White & H. Williams.
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Timeline: Focus Group Data – Jan/Feb 2009 Topic Selected – Sept 2009 Detailed Development – Now Drafting QEP Document - Now Complete Plan – July 1, 2010 Submit QEP – August 31, 2010 Implement Pilot Program: Fall, 2010 On-site review – Oct 13-15, 2010
Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. QEP Resources Principles of Accreditation (2008 Edition) Accreditation.pdf The Quality Enhancement Plan (March 8, 2008) QEP%20Handbook.pdf Handbook for Reaffirmation of Accreditation (2004) %2027.ReaffirmationOfAccreditation.pdf (under revision) Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation(2005) %2031.Resource%20Manual.pdf (under revision) Handbook for Review Committees (2005) %2018.HandbookForReviewCommittees.pd