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UNA's Quality Enhancement Plan focuses on Research Literacy, emphasizing its importance, impact on students, and relevance to career development. Gain critical skills through the research process. Implementation began in 2011 and extends through 2013. Questions? Contact us for more information.
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Building Success through Discovery UNA’s Quality enhancement plan Research literacy Imagine . . . Investigate . . . communicate
Quality Enhancement Plan • SACSCOC • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges • SACS QEP Requirements • UNA’s Idea • Research Literacy
Building Success through DiscoveryImagine . . . Investigate . . . Communicate • What is Research Literacy? • Why is it important? • How was the topic determined? • What does this mean to students?
Research Literacy and Research What does this mean? • Research Literacy • Research • Research Process • Ask a question • Collect information or data • Analyze information and determine findings • Present the results
Why Research Literacy? • University Mission • Survey Findings • Institutional Effectiveness Data • Proposal Concepts
Research Literacy, Students, and Careers: What is the Relationship? • Research is no longer the domain of academia. • You will gain skills and knowledge from the experience . . . • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Data and information collection • Organization • Verbal and written communication • Self-direction • Creativity • Situational assessment
What’s Next? When Do We Start? • Foundation • English 112/122 • Fall 2011 / Spring 2012 • Level I • Sophomore level classes • Fall 2012 • Level II • Junior / Senior level classes • Spring 2013 • Level III • Senior level courses • Capstone Courses • Fall 2013