Quality Enhancement Plan

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Department Information

Location:

Trenholm Campus:
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Contact:

Phone: 1-866-753-4544
Phone: 334-420-4200

WHAT IS THE QEP?

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a five-year action and implementation plan designed to enhance student learning and further strengthen Trenholm State’s educational mission. The QEP is required by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the regional accrediting body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southeastern states. The Commission’s mission is to maintain the educational quality of colleges throughout the region and help them develop programs to improve learning and success for their students.

WHY ARE WE CREATING A QEP?

Every ten years, all regionally accredited colleges and universities engage in the renewal of their institution’s accreditation. A major part of the reaffirmation process is the development and submission of a QEP to SACSCOC. Trenholm State administrators, faculty, and staff developed enhancements to the developmental mathematics courses and actions to improve student success in these courses. This new program is entitled “Raising the Bar for Math Success.”

DESIRED GOALS AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

QEP Goals

Goal 1: Decrease the percentage of students placing into developmental mathematics by providing intervention activities prior to enrollment

Goal 2: For students who place in developmental mathematics, increase the percentage of students enrolled in developmental mathematics during their first semester

Goal 3: Increase success rates of students participating in developmental mathematics

Goal 4: Increase retention of students participating in developmental mathematics

Goal 5: Increase the percentage of students completing developmental mathematics who successfully complete the program capstone course (MTH100 or higher) within one year

Course Specific Student Learning Outcomes

Course

MTH098

Elementary

Algebra

Student Learning Outcomes

Solve mathematical problems involving real numbers
Solve problems involving linear equations and inequalities in one variable
Solve a variety of problems related to graphing and writing linear equations in two variables
Solve systems of equations in two variables using a variety of methods