{"id":4619,"date":"2022-10-06T08:50:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T13:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academic-affairs\/?page_id=4619"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:41:49","slug":"quality-enhancement-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/quality-enhancement-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; 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It is grounded in the principles of respect, student focus, and effectiveness and has been developed over a two-year period with input from faculty, staff, and students.<\/p>\n<p>Ask The Okra aims to enhance student success by providing a single-source platform that connects all students with resources relevant to their success at DSU.\u00a0 These resources include information on academic programs, financial aid, counseling services, academic support, registration procedures, and career services, among others. The overall goal of the QEP is to motivate students to ask for and receive the resources they need to be successful.<\/p>\n<p>The QEP will be assessed through ongoing reviews of its implementation and performance outcomes to ensure its effectiveness in enhancing student autonomy, academic achievement, and community engagement.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-2-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;left&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; border_left_desktop=&#8221;2&#8243; border_left_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; border_left_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_border_color=&#8221;#eaeaea&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8518&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Ask the Okra &#8211; Coming Soon<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]Have a question? 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It is the primary accrediting body for educational institutions in the southern United States and Latin America. Every ten years, educational institutions must reaffirm their accreditation status. DSU will go up for reaffirmation again in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Accreditation ensures that DSU:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has a mission appropriate to higher education.<\/li>\n<li>Has resources and programs that adhere to the stated mission.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers.<\/li>\n<li>Adheres to standards of quality, effectiveness, and integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>What is the QEP?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is essentially a required action plan that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focuses on some aspect of enhancing student learning.<\/li>\n<li>Addresses a well-defined and focused topic.<\/li>\n<li>Creates an environment that supports the mission of the university.<\/li>\n<li>Becomes embedded in the institution\u2019s long-term planning and evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>What is DSU\u2019s QEP for 2024? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delta State has selected <strong>\u201cAsk the Okra\u201d, <\/strong>as the next QEP. When the plan is finalized in 2024, the university will have developed, implemented, and promoted a single-source virtual campus concierge that will connect students with the resources they need to thrive at Delta State University and graduate on time. For more information on this topic, please review the QEP executive summary and up-to-date minutes. As the university\u2019s QEP Team continues its work, more information will be added to this site.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>What are the steps to creating a successful QEP? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SACSCOC has identified nine steps to creating a QEP:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select a Topic<\/li>\n<li>Research the Topic<\/li>\n<li>Define Student Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Identify Actions to be Implemented<\/li>\n<li>Establish a Timeline for Implementation<\/li>\n<li>Organize for Success<\/li>\n<li>Identify All Necessary Resources<\/li>\n<li>Create an Assessment Plan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>How can I be a part of the QEP? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We want your input! The entire DSU family (faculty, staff, students, alumni) is welcome and encouraged to get involved. If you are interested in becoming a member of the QEP Team, please contact Tanya McKinney by phone at 846-42444, or by email at <a href=\"mailto:dsaliner@deltastate.edu\">tmckinney@deltastate.edu<\/a>. If you would just like to voice your opinion, please send your feedback to <a href=\"mailto:qep@deltastate.edu\">qep@deltastate.edu<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Where can I access more information?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Always check the QEP website for the most up-to-date information on the QEP. 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Harvey<\/strong>, Research &amp; Information Assistant<br \/>\nInstitutional, Research, Effectiveness, and Planning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Britnee Smith,<\/strong> Faculty<br \/>\nDivision of Health, Physical Education, &amp; Recreation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Implementation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chrisa Mansell,<\/strong> Director<br \/>\nInstitutional, Research, Effectiveness, and Planning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Jon Westfall, Faculty<\/strong><br \/>\nDivision of Counselor Education and Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; title=&#8221;Compliance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1754937730043-3&#8243; id=&#8221;1754937730043-5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Compliance<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]Delta State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Delta State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.\u00a0 Questions about the accreditation of Delta State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC\u2019s website (www.sacscoc.org).<\/p>\n<p>Whereas the Compliance Certification Report provides a snapshot of past and present practices at the University, the Quality Enhancement Plan points to the future. SACSCOC spells out the following expectations for an acceptable QEP:<\/p>\n<p><strong>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.<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>(Quality Enhancement Plan)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For questions about the SACSCOC accreditation process, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jeffrey L. Leffler<br \/>\nSACSCOC Accreditation Liaison<br \/>\nAssociate Provost &amp; Vice President for Academic Affairs<br \/>\nAssociate Professor of Teacher Education<br \/>\nDelta State University[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; title=&#8221;Documents&#8221; id=&#8221;1754937730063-4&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1754937730064-3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Documents<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/PDFFiles\/qep\/QEP-Final-with-linked-appendices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask the Okra: A Campus Concierge &#8211; Full QEP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/PDFFiles\/qep\/QEP-Highlights.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask the Okra: A Campus Concierge &#8211; Executive Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; title=&#8221;Contact&#8221; id=&#8221;1754937730075-10&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1754937730075-8&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dr. Tanya McKinney, Coordinator<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:tmckinney@deltastate.edu\">tmckinney@deltastate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DSUQEP\/\"><i class=\"icon-normal fa fa-facebook accent-color\"><\/i><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dsu_qep\/?hl=en\"><i class=\"icon-normal fa fa-instagram accent-color\"><\/i><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:qep@deltastate.edu\"><i class=\"icon-normal fa fa-envelope accent-color\"><\/i><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][\/tabbed_section][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":649,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":99,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4619","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/649"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4619"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11540,"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4619\/revisions\/11540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}