Enhancing student learning by

Improving students’ ability to think critically

February 18, 2011

Agenda

QEP Overview/Highlights Focus Activity QEC Faculty Chair

2011 Faculty ChampionsLynn Grinnell – College of Business

Nathan Heinze & Ron Greenwald – Computer and Information Technology

Bob Hudson & Greg Lewis – Engineering Technology

Shirley Collar – Health Information Management

TBD – Humanities & Fine Arts

Jim Rutledge & Carol Weideman – Mathematics

Carol Rasor – Public Safety Administration

Beth Carlson – Sign Language Interpretation

George Greenlee – Social & Behavioral Sciences

InitiativesAssessment

Critical Thinking Resources

Professional

Development

Student Success

Opening Keynote Address: Dr. Johnny Good

Focus Activity: What are your ideas?

Keeping It GoingIntegration

with CETL

Assessment

QEC Faculty ChairThe QEC Faculty Chair is a full time faculty member familiar with the QEP, who devotes approximately 4 hours per week outside of their regular hours, working on the critical thinking initiative. The primary responsibility of the Chair is to lead the QEC in providing oversight and strategic direction to the QEP Team. The Chair also works closely with the QEP Director, providing expertise in critical thinking to the Faculty Champions and professional development for faculty college-wide.

Candidates

Matthew BodieTarpon Springs Campus Librarian

David MonroeEthics Faculty Member

What is your area of expertise in critical thinking, and based on the job description, please expound on the accomplishment you feel the QEP has made thus far and ideas you have for its future direction.

Enhancing student learning by

Improving students’ ability to think critically