Elements of a Quality Enhancement Plan

Well-defined focused topic that enhances student learning

Embedded in ongoing, integrated institution-wide planning and evaluation process

Presents a clear, comprehensive analysis of topic importance

Have broad-based participation

Institutional capacity to complete

Have clear timeline and assignment of responsibilities

Structure established to assess goal attainment

SACSCOC Standard 7.2 outlines the key elements of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP):

7.2 Quality Enhancement Plan from The Principles of Accreditation (PDF):

The institution has a Quality Enhancement Plan that (a) has a topic identified through its ongoing, comprehensive planning and evaluation processes; (b) has broad-based support of institutional constituencies; (c) focuses on improving specific student learning outcomes and/or student success; (d) commits resources to initiate, implement, and complete the QEP; and (e) includes a plan to assess achievement.