Transcript SACS Criteria A well-defined issue related to enhancing student learning Embedded in university’s on-going planning and assessment Broad participation Building on current research/best practice Potential to be.

SACS Criteria
A well-defined issue related to enhancing
student learning
Embedded in university’s on-going planning
and assessment
Broad participation
Building on current research/best practice
Potential to be transformative
History
2005-present: Revision to General Education
2008-09:
Focus Carolina
Fall 2009:
Call for QEP Proposals
January 2010: Four proposals selected
February 2010: QEP Committee established
August 2010:
Draft QEP proposed
Fall 2010:
University-wide forum, website,
continued development
Key Elements
Within-theClassroom
(WTC):
Experiences
in a university
classroom,
on-campus
laboratory, or
virtual
classroom
Beyond-the-Classroom (BTC):
Experiences outside a
classroom setting(may or may
not be for credit).
• Short term: Lecture by
world leader, MLK
service day, leadership
seminar
• Long term: Living &
Learning Community,
research project,
service learning course
Step 1: Intentionally select experiences
Service
Research
Leadership
International
Internships
Major course
experiences
Carolina Core
Students choose within and beyond the classroom
experiences consistent with their needs, interests,
career, and life goals.
Step 1: Intentionally select experiences
Service
Research
Leadership
International
Internships
Major course
experiences
Carolina Core
Innovative technology supports coordination and
selection of opportunities.
Step 2: Meaningfully connect experiences to one another
Students connect WTC
and BTC experiences
through reflection,
discussion, creation,
application & synthesis.
Integrative Learning!
Goal: Empowerment
Empower students to be valuable 21st century citizens,
employees, and family members, as they
•Grasp realities of workplace, community, home
•Take initiative
•Work as team players
•Think analytically
•Evaluate alternatives
•Create solutions
Building on our Strengths!!
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Beyond the Classroom Experiences
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Academic Programs
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First Year Experiences
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Division of Student Affairs
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Center for Teaching Excellence

Technology in Transition
What will change?

Focused support for enhancing learning
through BTC experiences and integrative
learning (first year through graduation)
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Greater collaboration between Academic and
Student Affairs
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More effective utilization of technology to
enhance student learning

Better prepared students /graduates
Next Steps

Spring 2011:
Communication of proposal throughout USC
 Continued solicitation of input
 SACS review and feedback (March 29-31)
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Summer 2011:
Finalization of proposal
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Fall 2011:
Implementation
For Further information: http://www.sc.edu/provost/qep/