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QEP Focus Groups
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The Del Mar College Mission Del Mar College is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students to achieve their dreams.
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What is SACS Reaffirmation? SACS = Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accredits the College for quality and transfer of programs Process of peer review to evaluate compliance with requirements and the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
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What is the QEP? A carefully designed and focused plan that: Addresses well- defined topic/issue(s) related to student learning Includes clear goals and objectives Incorporates careful review of best practices Complements ongoing, College-wide planning and evaluation Supports institutional effectiveness
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Why do the QEP? The plan is important because it: Supports the College’s mission statement Advances evaluation and effectiveness Engages the College-wide community Focuses on well-defined topic/issues Provides evidence of College’s commitment to quality Promotes enhanced student learning and success
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The Process for Focus Groups Divide into teams of 4 or 5 participants Team leader from the QEP committee joins each team Review three topics for the QEP – one at a time Complete individual survey sheet on each topic Discuss survey results within your team Prepare a combined survey for each team
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Topic #1 - Portfolios Students prepare a collection of academic work. Used to review learning across multiple levels Goals: demonstrate skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking & computer literacy Best Practices: assessments lead to change & student accountability Expenses related to technology, staff development & part-time personnel
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Topic #2 – Supplemental Instruction Academic assistance program to help students in difficult courses – College Algebra, Biology, Accounting & others - Targets high-risk courses – that exceed a 30% rate of D, F or W Peer-facilitated study sessions led by SI leaders & overseen by SI supervisor Builds peer-oriented learning skills & teamwork focusing on academics Goals: improve graduation rates, GPA & higher performance Best Practices: designed by USDOE, Exemplary Program, validated by data/research Expenses related to SI student leaders & SI supervisor
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Topic #3 – Integrating Math Instruction Incorporates math skills into technical programs Apply math skills to solving problems & applying concepts to technical courses Goals: improve students use of math, solving problems & graduation rates Best Practices: theory & application in a block improves learning Expenses related to increasing classroom time & professional development of faculty
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