The QEP Implementation Committee will implement, track, and assess the QEP in accordance with the established timeline and broaden the marketing of the QEP. The committee will assist in providing professional development to College employees and help to oversee and monitor the QEP.
Timeline:
Implementation of the QEP plan will begin following approval from SACSCOC. Implementation is planned to begin in January, 2024.
QEP Implementation Committee
| Sam Britt | Dean of Arts and Sciences, QEP Director |
| Dusty Caviness | Accountant |
| Lynn Epps | Director of Admissions and Retention |
| Diana Sanchez | Registrar |
| Hunter Smith | Dean of Institution Effectiveness and Advancement |
| Stephanie Weishner | Department Chair: Computer Information Technology |
| Mike Collins | Department Chair: Business Administration |
| Josh Hussey | Forestry Instructor |
| Jessica Hurley | Success Navigator |
| Taylor Sarks | Webmaster / LMS Specialist |
| Drew Winters | Dean of Student Services |
| Monette Ayers | Early Childhood Education Instructor |
| Vacant | Department Chair: Medical Office Administration |
| Touger Vang | Dean of Learning Resources |
| Tracey Wyrick | Dean of Career & Technical Education |
Phase 1
| Laying the Tracks (Preparations) January 2024–June 2024 | Responsible Parties |
|---|---|
| Baseline Data Collection | Director of institutional Effectiveness & Research, Data/Assessment Subcommittee |
| Student outreach templates (Watermark) | Implementation Committee |
| Student Welcome Packet revamp | Implementation Committee |
| Onboarding Website Modifications including how-to videos | Implementation Committee, Information Technology Department, Student Services department leads |
| LEGEND Center Construction and Organization | College President (oversight), QEP Director, Implementation Committee |
| Professional Development for all Employees | QEP Director, Professional Development/Training Subcommittee |
| Training of Success Navigators and Student Services Staff | QEP Director, Professional Development/Training Subcommittee |
| Hire new Success Navigator | Vice President of Instruction and Student Services |
| Success Navigator Blackboard Toolkit | QEP Director, Professional Development/Training Subcommittee |
| Continued marketing and awareness activities | Communication/Marketing Subcommittee |
Phase 2
| Full Steam Ahead (Continued Implementation) July 2024-December 2028 | Responsible Parties |
|---|---|
| Implement full Success Navigator Model | QEP Director, Implementation Committee |
| Implement Goal/Outcomes Action Items | QEP Director, Implementation Committee |
| Monitor and make adjustments to actions when necessary | QEP Director, Data/Assessment Subcommittee |
| Continue Professional Development | Professional Development/Training Subcommittee |
| Monthly meetings of QEP impact | QEP Director |
| Monitor budget | QEP Director, Budget Subcommittee |
| Collect and analyze data from implemented actions each semester and/or annually | Data/Assessment Subcommittee |
| Continue marketing and awareness activities | Communication/Marketing Subcommittee |
| Continue QEP Update Presentations to President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees | QEP Director, Implementation Committee |
| Continue QEP Professional Development | Professional Development/Training Subcommittee |
| Write QEP annual Impact summary | QEP Director |
Phase 3
| Pulling Into the Station (Summarize Impact) January 2029-May 2029 | Responsible Parties |
|---|---|
| Collect, analyze and summarize all QEP data | QEP Director, Data/Assessment Subcommittee |
| Write 5-Year QEP Impact Report | QEP Director |
| Submit QEP Impact Report to SACSOC as part of MCC’s 5-Year Interim Report | Director of Institutional Effectiveness, & Research, SACSCOC Liaison |