Augusta University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Every ten years, SACSCOC requires universities to undergo comprehensive review to reaffirm accreditation. Augusta University’s next reaffirmation will take place in December 2026. At that time, the university will submit a Compliance Certification document in September 2025 and a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in January 2026. The QEP is a way for the university to have a positive impact on student learning outcomes and success. According to SACSCOC (2018), the QEP
is derived from the institution’s ongoing comprehensive planning and evaluation processes. It reflects and affirms a commitment to enhance overall institutional quality and effectiveness by focusing on an issue that the institution considers important to improving student learning outcomes and/or student success.
When it submits its plan document, the institution must demonstrate that the QEP:
1. Has a topic identified through its ongoing, comprehensive planning and evaluation processes;
2. Has broad-based support of institutional constituencies;
3. Focuses on improving specific student learning outcomes and/or student success;
4. [Has] resources [committed] to initiate, implement and complete the QEP;
5. Includes a plan to assess achievement (SACSCOC, 2018).
As noted above, a successful QEP is one that is informed by institutional planning and student learning outcome data. It should also have the support of the campus community and take into account student, faculty, and staff experiences, perceptions, and priorities. Without campus support, a QEP will not achieve its goals. That’s where you come in—your voice matters.
February 26, 20243:00-5:00pm |
Presentation and Discussion with Augusta University Faculty Senate |
March 5, 20247:00pm |
Presentation and Discussion with Augusta University Student Government Association |
March 6, 202412:00-1:00pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Augusta University Alumni and Employers |
March 12, 202412:00-2:00pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with the Faculty Development Subcommittee of the Augusta University Faculty Senate |
March 12, 20245:30pm |
Presentation and Discussion with the Augusta University Graduate Student Government Association |
March 13, 20245:30-6:30pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Enrollment and Student Affairs Student Advisory Council |
March 19, 20248:30-10:00am |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Provost Operations Management Team |
March 27, 202410:00-11:30am |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Student Affairs and Student Success Staff |
March 27, 202412:00-1:00pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Academic Department Chairs |
March 29, 202412:00-1:00pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Augusta University Faculty Senate—Student Affairs Committee and Faculty Representatives |
April 2, 20242:30-3:30pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Leadership 2000 Class |
April 17, 20243:00-4:00pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Directors of Enrollment and Student Affairs |
April 23, 202411:00-11:30am |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Augusta University Dean's Council |
April 23, 20243:30-4:30pm |
QEP Focus Group Discussion with Augusta University Staff Council |
April 25, 202412:00-1:00pm |
Town Hall with Augusta University Faculty Senate |
October 30, 2024 |
Presentation and Discussion with the President's Executive Cabinet |
October 31, 2024 |
Engagement Activity with Academic Leaders and Faculty |
To access additional information provided to Augusta University's QEP Focus Group, click here.
To access the executive summary provided for the QEP Discovery phase, click here.
To access the Quality Enhancement Plan Discovery Year presentation, click here.
This tool allows AU faculty, staff, students, and alumni to provide feedback on the Quality Enhancement Plan. Click here to access the survey.
