The QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) is NOVA's strategy to enhance student learning. It is part of NOVA's 2012 reaffirmation of accreditation by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Friday, May 7, 2010

And the QEP is...

As you know, we have spent the last academic year researching what NOVA’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) topic should be. After much discussion and deliberation, the topic of Enhanced Academic Advising has been selected as NOVA’s QEP. By creating connections between the students, faculty, and counselors, the QEP will have a transformative effect on student learning.


In order to prepare for our Reaffirmation of Accreditation by SACS COC in June 2012, we now move into the development phase of the QEP. This must be a college-wide effort and requires dedication by thoughtful faculty and staff.

Committee members will work together on a regular basis to develop the implementation plan for the QEP, which is due to SACS COC in October 2011. The members of the committee will also be your campus’ QEP representatives. The nominees should be passionate about the topic and improving student learning. Nominations will be taken under consideration in order to form a cohesive team.


Each provost to nominate at least two members from each campus to be part of the QEP Development Committee. Please let your provost know if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to make a significant impact on student learning.