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: 80% of first-year students participate in the 8-week mindfulness course. 
  • Target 1.1.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in the 8-week mindfulness course will report an improvement in their mental health.

Objective 1.2

  • Student Learning Outcome 1.2: First-year students will demonstrate one new healthy lifestyle choice after attending an LSUHSC-New Orleans 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: 80% of first-year students will participate in Fitness Friday. 
  • Target 1.2.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in Fitness Friday will report an improvement in their physical health.

Objective 1.3

  • Student Learning Outcome 1.3: First-year students will gain a better understanding of their individualized financial health by creating a five-year plan using a financial-assistance platform. 
  • Service Delivery Outcome 1.3: Access to the financial planning platform, iGrad, will be provided to students. 
  • Target 1.3.1:  80% of first-year students will participate in the financial-planning platform. 
  • 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.

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: 100% of first-year students will be provided access to the tutoring platform Knack.   
  • Target 2.1.2: 80% of first-year students who participate in the peer-to-peer tutoring platform will demonstrate an improvement in their academic health.   

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: 80% of first-year students will participate in at least one workshop focused on academic performance.  
  • Target 2.2.2:   80% of first-year students who participate in an academic workshop will report an improvement in their academic health.