Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) - Proposals

Timeline for QEP Proposals and Topic Selection

Spring 2022


1/12
Initial call for proposals

2/18
Due date for initial proposals

2/21-2/24
Review committee reviews proposals for meeting preliminary criteria (see checklist)

2/25
Proposers notified of need for revisions

3/4
Revisions due

3/7
All proposals meeting criteria will be posted to the QEP website sorted by topic/theme.

3/3-3/13
Campus voting to determine top 5 proposals. Voting is open to all faculty, students, staff, administration. Results available 3/14.

3/14-3/25
Town hall meetings to present top 5 proposals.

3/28-4/8
Campus voting to determine top 3 proposals from top 5. Voting is open to all faculty, students, staff, administration. Results available 4/11.

4/11-4/22
QEP presentation of top three proposals to the QEP Advisory Committee. While the top selection will be given high priority and consideration, the Advisory Committee will make a final decision for the QEP based on which proposal or combination of top proposals best meet the following:
a. Prioritization of importance and relevance based on evaluation and analysis of university data
b. Strongest focus on student learning and success
c. The number and population of students impacted
d. The viability and capability of a comprehensive, ongoing assessment plan to demonstrate short-term and long-term success and continuous improvement.

4/26
QEP Advisory Committee makes final recommendation for QEP to the President’s Cabinet.