1. 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

2. Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. What is a QEP?

3. 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.

4. Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. What is OUR QEP Topic?

5. Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. Critical Thinking QEP Title: THINK! “…critically.” “…Think about it.” “It doesn’t actually hurt.”

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s CT – QEP Chairs : Bruce, Jay and Steve:

12. Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. ATC’s CT Focus & Development Team and QEP Resource Team :

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Learn More, Earn More, Live More with CT. QEP Resources Principles of Accreditation (2008 Edition) http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/2008Principlesof Accreditation.pdf The Quality Enhancement Plan (March 8, 2008) http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/ QEP%20Handbook.pdf Handbook for Reaffirmation of Accreditation (2004) http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/handbooks/Exhibit %2027.ReaffirmationOfAccreditation.pdf (under revision) Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation(2005) http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/handbooks/Exhibit %2031.Resource%20Manual.pdf (under revision) Handbook for Review Committees (2005) http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/handbooks/Exhibit %2018.HandbookForReviewCommittees.pd