Students give recommendations for SACS inquiry required for UH reaccreditation. Undergraduate research is necessary for all students to benefit in the long run, student representatives said to members of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools during a meeting...concerning the Quality Enhancement Plan. [Daily Cougar 04.09.08]
QEP Focuses on Research
Plan will provide internships, training, new courses to undergraduates if approved. As part of SACS reaccreditation process, UH has proposed the Learning through Discovery Initiative as its Quality Enhancement Plan to address both training for research-related skills and research opportunities on and off campus. [Daily Cougar 04.08.08]
Quality Enhancement Plan Set to Launch in Fall 2008
To enhance students’ research abilities, UH will implement its Learning through Discovery Initiative this fall. This comprehensive plan is focused on enriching the learning experience of UH undergraduates by providing research-related skills training, engaging students in hands-on research opportunities and connecting them to mentors and resources on campus and in the community. Among the goals of the multi-year initiative is the improvement in student retention and graduation rates. [UH Today 03.25.08]
QEP Presented at the February 2008 Board of Regents Meeting
Provost Donald J. Foss presented the UH Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to the UHS Board of Regents on February 21, 2008. Twelve students and two recent graduates participated in the Student Research Showcase following the presentation.
Student Forum to Enhance Programs
Sixteen student forums across all colleges were conducted in Fall 2007. Students brainstormed ideas on how to incorporate active learning into courses, resources needed for effective research, and programs to excite students about research. The forum with students from the UH School of Theatre & Dance was featured in this article. [The Daily Cougar 10.31.07]
Quality Enhancement Plan Focused on Undergrad Research
After considering feedback from the campus community, the focus of the QEP was approved by the UH SACS Leadership Team. The UH QEP will focus on undergraduate research with elements of mentoring and writing. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni were invited to submit their ideas via the online survey.[UH Today 09.13.07]
