1. Mid-Continent University Faculty Workshops
Summer, 2013

2. Agenda and Objectives
Review basic information about the Mid-Continent University QEP document.
Discuss critical thinking

3. QEP Overview Quality Enhancement Plan
Timeline: April, 2012 to March, 2017
Goal: Improve student learning outcomes by enhancing learning activities intended to support student development of critical thinking skills.

4. QEP Strands
Course revisions to include activities focused on critical thinking skills
Faculty development
Assessment of student critical thinking skills using a common rubric

5. October 2012 Newsletter—provided an overview of the QEP

6. Research Publications
IMPACT
Target Courses
Research Publications
University-Based Rubrics
Faculty/Staff Involvement
Personalized & Small Group
Resources
Outreach

7. Faculty Development
Share and talk with colleagues regarding insights and new ideas.
Model effective critical thinking activities and best practices.
Develop and improve instructional techniques.
Assess effectiveness of the techniques in supporting student learning outcomes.
Ongoing workshops throughout the academic year.

8. Course Revisions—Full Time Faculty
Revise courses to incorporate critical thinking skills into class activities.
Time schedule to accomplish revisions.

9. Year One--Assimilation
Communicate to faculty and students what is in the plan.
Begin course syllabus revisions.
Learn about critical thinking skills and how to enhance them in the classroom.
Focused faculty development topics.
Communicate with students regarding how courses will change.
Share faculty best practices through newsletter and retreat presentations.
Become a “QEP Faculty.”

10. Questions?