SACS Criteria

A well-defined issue related to enhancing student learningEmbedded in university’s on-going planning and assessmentBroad participation Building on current research/best practicePotential to be transformative

History

2005-present: Revision to General Education2008-09: Focus CarolinaFall 2009: Call for QEP Proposals January 2010: Four proposals selected February 2010: QEP Committee establishedAugust 2010: Draft QEP proposed Fall 2010: University-wide forum, website, continued development

Key ElementsWithin-the-Classroom (WTC): Experiences in a university classroom, on-campus laboratory, or virtual classroom

Beyond-the-Classroom (BTC): Experiences outside a classroom setting(may or may not be for credit).• Short term: Lecture

by world leader, MLK service day, leadership seminar

• Long term: Living & Learning Community, research project, service learning course

Major course experiences

Service

Carolina Core

International

ResearchLeadership

Students choose within and beyond the classroom experiences consistent with their needs, interests, career, and life goals.

Step 1: Intentionally select experiences

Internships

Major course experiences

Service

Carolina Core

International

ResearchLeadership

Innovative technology supports coordination and selection of opportunities.

Step 1: Intentionally select experiences

Internships

Students connect WTC and BTC experiences through reflection, discussion, creation, application & synthesis.

Step 2: Meaningfully connect experiences to one another

Integrative Learning!

Empower students to be valuable 21st century citizens, employees, and family members, as they

• Grasp realities of workplace, community, home• Take initiative•Work as team players• Think analytically• Evaluate alternatives• Create solutions

Goal: Empowerment

Building on our Strengths!!

Beyond the Classroom Experiences Academic Programs First Year Experiences Division of Student Affairs Center for Teaching Excellence Technology in Transition

What will change?

Focused support for enhancing learning through BTC experiences and integrative learning (first year through graduation)

Greater collaboration between Academic and Student Affairs

More effective utilization of technology to enhance student learning

Better prepared students /graduates

Next Steps Spring 2011:

Communication of proposal throughout USC

Continued solicitation of input SACS review and feedback (March 29-31)

Summer 2011: Finalization of proposal

Fall 2011: Implementation

For Further information: http://www.sc.edu/provost/qep/