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Presentation to Student Government AssociationFebruary 5,
2014Partnering Academics and Community Engagement (PACE)
WHAT is a QEP ?(and how does it affect me?)A Quality Enhancement
Plan (QEP) is a statement of what we will be doing over the next
five yearsSeeks to improve some aspect of student learning (or
student learning environment)Aligned with institutional objectives,
planning, and prioritiesA *requirement* for our reaffirmation of
SACS accreditation
FOCUS
Our QEPs FocusPartnering Academics with Community Engagement
(PACE)will focus on student engagement through community projects
that enhance learningRelated to service learningProjects that will
be level-appropriate, and aligned specifically with
course/curricular outcomesAcross the curriculum, from core to upper
divisionWhats in it for students?Links with increased critical
thinking and problem-solving abilitiesLinks with increased self
efficacy, appreciation of diversityLinks with higher-order thinking
tasksIncreases in civic engagement, sense of citizenshipEnhanced
social responsibilityConcrete experienceWhich classes (and
when)?5-year implementation (Fall 2014-Spring 2019)Fall 2014CSU
1022 sectionsSpring 2015Sections of some Core classesFall
2015Continue CSU 1022, Core, add Upper Division classesRest of
5-year rolloutContinue to expand and grow coursesBut what
else?Co-curricular transcriptAn official record of community
service hours that may NOT be associated with a course (in addition
to those IN courses)Student Mentor Teams/Team LeadersFocused
specifically on mentoring students in PACE coursesCommunity
Engagement Conferencemidway through the 5 year rollout, host a
regional Community Engagement Conference at Clayton State to
highlight the work that has been done in academic community
students, faculty, and community partners present continued
training and professional development.
But what else?Merit Badgesto help students highlight and
document course-related projects and experiences; merit badge can
be received upon successful completion of a course
projectGraduation recognition200 or more community service hours
over their time at Clayton State, eligible for an additional honor
at graduation. Hours can be earned in any verifiable fashion,
including hours earned during community-engaged courses and those
in the co-curricular transcript
Next Steps
Permanent QEP CommitteesImplementation CommitteeData
CommitteeAdvisory BoardMemberships on these bodies, with select
exceptions, will rotate over the course of the five years of
implementation in a staggered fashion to maintain institutional
memory. We need STUDENTS for these as well as staff and faculty!QEP
Implementation Committee: The Implementation Committee will consist
of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, QEP Director,
representative(s) from Institutional Research/Effectiveness,
faculty representatives, and representatives from Student Affairs
and the Student Government Association. The Implementation
Committee will oversee the implementation activities of PACE,
providing recommendations as needed.Data Committee: Will collect
and collate data from PACE-related activities (see Assessment).
Members will be selected from each Academic College, Division of
Student Affairs, Office of Institutional Research and
Effectiveness, Division of Academic Affairs and other
areas.Advisory Board: Will maintain community-campus partnerships,
and consist of the QEP Director, members from each Academic
College, the Division of Student Affairs, the Provosts Office, the
student body, and community members.Memberships on these bodies,
with select exceptions, will rotate over the course of the five
years of implementation in a staggered fashion to maintain
institutional memory.
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