QEP

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

At Angelina College, we want every new student to start strong and stay on track. That’s why we created our Quality Enhancement Plan, ROAD to Success: Reaching Our Academic Destination — a five-year project focused on helping first-time-in-college (FTIC) students explore careers, plan their degrees, and use campus support services early.

This project is part of a larger accreditation process with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). But for students, the important part is simple: ROAD to Success is about giving you the tools, confidence, and connections to reach your goals at AC and beyond.

The Angelina College QEP is

ROAD to Success: Reaching Our Academic Destination

Purpose & Goals

The purpose of Angelina College’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), ROAD to Success, is to support first-time-in-college (FTIC) students by strengthening their start and guiding them toward completion.

This is achieved through the redesigned first-year experience course, STSU 0300, where students will:

Explore career options and academic pathways to connect interests with programs.
Develop a personalized My Academic Plan (MAP) to stay on track term by term.
Build help-seeking skills and use campus resources early, including tutoring, advising, financial aid, and wellness services.
Form connections with faculty and programs to increase belonging and persistence.

By focusing on these areas, ROAD to Success aims to improve student retention, build degree momentum, and increase overall completion rates.

Full Quality Enhancement Plan Report

Outcomes

The QEP is designed to achieve two student learning outcomes (SLO) and two student success outcomes (SSO):

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SEEK

SLO1:

Enhance FTIC students’ help-seeking behaviors and self-efficacy regarding the use of campus support services

PLAN

SLO2:

FTIC Students will develop individualized academic plans aligned with explored career pathways

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RETENTION

SSO1:

Increase year-one to year-two retention rates for FTIC students

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MOMENTUM

SSO2:

Increase degree momentum by supporting FTIC students in completing an appropriate number of semester credit hours (SCH) during their first academic year

Implementation Timeline

ROAD to Success is being implemented in phases to ensure quality, feedback, and continuous improvement.

PILOT YEAR (2024-2025)

Redesigned STSU 0300 was tested with students. Feedback from faculty, staff, and students informed curriculum revisions.

YEAR 1 LAUNCH (FALL 2025)

Full rollout of pathway-specific STSU 0300 sections. Instructors receive training and support to ensure effective delivery.

October 20-23, 2025: On-Site SACSCOC Reaffirmation Visit

YEARS 2-5 (2026–2030)

Annual data collection, feedback, and revisions. Ongoing assessment of outcomes and adjustments to improve student success.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The QEP Implementation Committee reviews results each year and makes adjustments to strengthen retention, degree momentum, and completion rates.

→See detailed timeline in the full QEP Report.

QEP Teams

Leadership

Senior Director of Academic Operations – Dr. Angela Johnson: Permanent administrative lead for QEP; coordinates academic assessment with IE; partners with ISDs on dual credit; supervises QEP implementation.
QEP Coordinator – Dr. Andrea Barrett: Strategic oversight during development and pilot; chairs Development Committee; leads faculty/staff communication; supports curriculum refinement, assessment, engagement, and reporting.

Key Campus Partners

Office of Academic Success (OAS): Advises FTIC students into pathway-specific STSU 0300; collaborates in Module 5; advances early registration and timely degree planning.
Career & Transfer Connections (CTC): Delivers class introductions (online/hybrid), career and transfer workshops, and hosts career/transfer fairs to build skills and connections.

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Implementation is supported by leadership and several committees and designated personnel across the College. Refer to the full QEP report for leadership, committee membership and responsibilities.

Full Quality Enhancement Plan Report

FAQs

What is the QEP?

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a five year long project that Angelina College must do as a member of SACSCOC. Angelina College must develop, support, implement, measure, and complete as part of the reaffirmation of accreditation.

What is the purpose of the QEP?

The purpose of the QEP, ROAD to Success, is to help students develop a career goal, select an academic pathway, and improve help-seeking behavior towards campus support services. All are designed to improve student retention and time to completion of their degree.

What is the QEP title?

The QEP title is “ROAD to Success: Reaching Our Academic Destination”.

How was the QEP topic selected?

The QEP topic was selected through a rigorous process that involved analysis of institutional data related to retention, graduation, and success rates. Surveys of students, faculty, and staff narrowed the QEP topic to focus on helping students explore career options, find an academic pathway to help them achieve their career goals, and bring awareness to campus support services.

What is the goal of the QEP?

The QEP, ROAD to Success, uses a first-year experience course called STSU 0300 to engage students in career exploration, developing an individualized My Academic Plan (MAP), and improving help-seeking behavior to campus support services. All are designed to improve retention and time to completion of their degree.

How do students participate in the QEP?

In the course titled “STSU 0300”, students will complete modules related to exploring campus support services, career exploration, and degree planning. Making connections with support services like the Tutoring Center, career-based assignments, and development of a full degree plan are among the activities within the course.

What are the student learning and student success outcomes associated with the QEP?

The QEP is designed to achieve two student learning outcomes (SLO) and two student success outcomes (SSO);

SLO 1: Enhance FTIC students’ help-seeking behaviors and self-efficacy regarding the use of campus support services.
SLO 2: FTIC Students will develop individualized academic plans aligned with explored career pathways
SSO 1: Increase year-one to year-two retention rates for FTIC students
SSO 2: Increase degree momentum by supporting FTIC students in completing an appropriate number of semester credit hours (SCH) during their first academic year (24 SCH for full-time and 12 SCH for part-time)

What is the timeline for the QEP?

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a five (5) year long project Angelina College must do as members of SACSCOC. AC must develop, support, implement, measure, and complete as apart of the reaffirmation of accreditation.

How will we know if the QEP is successful?

The college has developed a comprehensive assessment plan, which will measure the success of both student learning and student success outcomes. Annual data analysis and student/faculty/staff feedback will guide continuous improvement each year of the project.