QEP Goals and Objectives

In the spring of 2024, the QEP Committee developed surveys that were distributed to leadership, faculty, staff, and students via email, digital display, and flyers. The surveys include student needs assessments and the Wellness Inventory for Students and Employees (WISE). The surveys requested feedback on existing services as well as additional services respondents would find most helpful. From this feedback received, the following goals and objectives were determined.  

Goal 1: Foster an environment of well-being that increases first-year students’ awareness of their own mental and physical health.

Objective 1.1

  • Student Learning Outcome 1.1: First-year students will participate in a mental-health activity to increase effective stress-management techniques. 
  • Service Delivery Outcome 1.1: An 8-week mindfulness course will be offered to all first-year students two times per year (Fall and Spring). 
  • Target 1.1.1: 20% annual growth in first-year students’ participation in at least two sessions of the 8-week mindfulness course.
  • Target 1.1.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in at least two sessions of the 8-week mindfulness course will report an improvement in their stress level.

Objective 1.2

  • Student Learning Outcome 1.2: First-year students will report one new healthy lifestyle choice after attending an Office of Student Success and Wellness program or service.
  • Service Delivery Outcome 1.2: Fitness Fridays, in conjunction with the Wellness Center, will be held the first Friday of each month to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.  
  • Target 1.2.1: 20% annual growth in first-year students’ participation in Fitness Friday.
  • Target 1.2.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in Fitness Friday will report having adopted a healthy lifestyle choice.

Objective 1.3

  • Student Learning Outcome 1.3: First-year students will report a better understanding of their personal financial health.
  • Service Delivery Outcome 1.3: Access to the financial planning platform, iGrad, will be provided to students. 
  • Target 1.3.1:  20% annual growth in first-year students’ use of iGrad.
  • Target 1.3.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in the financial planning platform will report an improvement in their overall financial health.

Assessment Methods: LASSI, iGrad and surveys

Goal 2: Provide students with support programs to enhance their student experience and increase their sense of academic health.

Objective 2.1

  • Student Learning Outcome 2.1: First-year students will engage in peer-to-peer tutoring sessions. 
  • Service Delivery Outcome 2.1: Peer-to-peer tutoring platform, Knack, will be provided to all first-year students.    
  • Target 2.1.1: 20% of first-year students who are referred to Knack will request at least one peer-to-peer tutoring session.
  • Target 2.1.2: 80% of first-year students who receive Knack tutoring will report increased confidence in tutored material.

Objective 2.2

  • Student Learning Outcome 2.2: First-year students will demonstrate knowledge of metacognition and the knowledge of evidenced-based learning strategies.    
  • Service Delivery Outcome 2.2: Provide workshops and tutoring sessions focused on metacognition, test-taking, time-management, and evidenced-based learning strategies. 
  • Target 2.2.1: 20% annual growth in first-year students’ participation in at least one program or service focused on academic performance.
  • Target 2.2.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in an academic program or service will report an improvement in their academic health.

Assessment Method: LASSI (pre- and post-test) and surveys