Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Quality Enhancement Plan
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a key component of WCU’s accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The QEP is a focused initiative or course of action intended to enhance student learning and/or student success. WCU’s current students, faculty, and staff have proposed a topic for the QEP initiative, the university community will vote to choose the top proposal, and then that topic will be transformed into a purposeful initiative. Please feel free to reach out to the QEP Steering Committee co-chairs, Sarah Steiner and Kathleen Brennan with questions, they will be happy to help. Jen Schiff, Director of Assessment & Accreditation, can also assist with any questions regarding the QEP process.
Top Six Finalists
After collecting over 50 QEP proposals from across campus, the QEP committee considered and scored each proposal to select the Top 6 proposals. These proposals cover a range of topics, and each represents an exemplary idea for improving student learning and success. Now, we want you to help us select the best proposal to implement on campus.
Each of the finalists have written a briefing detailing their proposals and plans for implementation. They have also worked with the University Communications and Marketing team to film a short video introduction. Please take time to read and watch these for each finalist before using the survey linked below to vote for your favorite proposal. Every student, staff, and faculty member may vote once.
QEP Timeline
| August 25 - October 10, 2025 | Open Call for Topic Submissions |
| October 20 - November 7, 2025 | Top submissions chosen by QEP Steering Committee |
| November 10 - January 5, 2026 | Top submissions create more detailed proposals for final submissions |
| January 6- January 21, 2026 | Top submissions create 3-5 minute video presentations on their proposals |
| February 2026 | Campus-wide viewing of video presentations on Top Proposal submissions |
| February 16 - February 25, 2026 | University-wide vote to chose final QEP Topic |
| Fall 2027 | Pilot launch of the new QEP! |
QEP Steering Committee Membership
| Jane Adams-Dunford Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs |
Steve Kniss Assistant Professor of Stage and Screen |
| Joy Bowers-Campbell Associate Dean of Graduate School Research |
Salem Niehaus Administrative Support Associate, Office of Institutional Accreditation |
| Kathleen Brennan (Co-Chair) Professor of Sociology and Sociology Program Director |
Anne Oxenreider Senior Data Analyst, Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness |
| Morgan Burnett Controller, Office of Fiscal Affairs |
Lori Oxford Professor of World Languages and Associate Dean of the Honors College |
| Carolyn Callaghan Executive Director of Educational Outreach |
Andrea Price Assistant Professor of Vocal Music |
| Caroline Engler Director of Counseling and Psychological Services |
Roslynn Powell Assistant Professor of Educational Practice |
| Meghan Gangel Assistant Professor of Psychology |
Bryan Schaffer Assistant Professor of Management |
| Sur Ah Hahn Associate Professor of Social Work |
Jen Schiff Director of Institutional Accreditation |
| Ann Hallyburton Assistant Professor of Health Sciences |
Sarah Steiner (Co-Chair) Research and Instruction Librarian |
| Andrew Johnson Assistant Director of WCU Programs in Asheville |
Sam Wallace Senior Director of Creative Services |
| Grady Jones Student Body President 2025-26 |
Mindy Weathers Associate Professor of Communication |
| Alison Joseph IT Business Intelligence and Data Analyst |
Bill Yang Professor of Engineering and Technology |
| Euisso Kim Assistant Professor of Sports Management |
Yang Zhang Assistant Professor of Engineering and Technology |
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Sarah Steiner Kathleen Brennan Jen Schiff |
