What is a QEP?
QEP History at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬
Prior to the university's consolidation in the summer of 2020, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬'s campuses were
separately accredited and each conducted their own QEP.
Today, all campuses work together under a singular QEP – ExCeL – as we focus on Experiential Centered Learning.
Name | Campus | Duration | Focus | Approach |
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Incredi-Bull Critical Thinking |
Sarasota-Manatee | 2016-21 | Enhance pedagogical practices that focus on Critical Thinking; enhance students' Critical Thinking skill | Increase student critical thinking ability |
Global Citizens Project | Tampa | 2015-20 | Develop students' willingness and ability to engage constructively with diverse people, places, events, challenges, and opportunities | The plan resulted in the globalization of general education, capstone course offerings, and degree programs, as well as the creation of a Global Citizen Awards program, which continues today with year-over-year increases in student engagement. |
The Success Equation: A Model for Enhancing Student Learning in Gateway Mathematics and Statistics Courses |
St. Petersburg | 2011-16 | Increase math knowledge and passing courses by adding tutoring as well as training faculty | Provided a structured mathematics curriculum supplemented by innovative computer-assisted drill and practice modules, which provide opportunities for poor performing students to improve performance on examinations until reaching a score that facilitates passing the course; specialized pedagogical training for faculty and mathematics tutors; and specialized support from the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ SP Academic Success Center. |
INSPIRE: Infusing and Nurturing the Skills and Practice of Inquiry and Research in Education |
Tampa | 2005-15 | Overall reinvigoration of general education as Foundations of Knowledge and Learning | Redesigned General Education with focus on undergraduate research |