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Components of the QEP for Lamar University. The “Academic Triad” Academic Changes Environmental Changes Faculty and Staff Development. *. We must narrow our academic changes. Lamar University will improve student learning through: Academic Changes: Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches
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Components of the QEP for Lamar University The “Academic Triad” • Academic Changes • Environmental Changes • Faculty and Staff Development *
We must narrow our academic changes • Lamar University will improve student learning through: • Academic Changes: • Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches • Deep learning across targeted curriculum • Active/collaborative learning • Targeted core course improvements • Developmental course improvements
Environmental Changes • Use of Learning Communities to support and enhance the academic changes
Faculty and Staff Development • To support the changes being made as a result of the QEP • Mimi-grants • Release time • Workshops to address curricular and co-curricular changes • Conferences to share success and learn more about new approaches • Consultants that will help faculty and staff adapt to the project
Choose one area of academic focus Criteria to determine most beneficial area of academic focus: • Supports University Mission • Supports University Strategic Plan • University Benefits • Population Impact • Student Learning Outcomes • Strong Assessment Measures • Faculty and Staff Involvement