Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

Topic Proposal

Title of proposed QEP: Getting Back on Track through Early Warning

Description: How is the proposed topic transformative in terms of student learning? What student learning

outcomes are addressed?

Students who are placed academic probation or warning will receive comprehensive advising and counseling to

get back on track in terms of academic performance.

• Increase GPA of those students on academic warning or probation.

• Increase persistence of those students on academic warning or probation.

• Students will develop and/or refine personal wellness goals.

• Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding to make informed academic decisions.

Congruence with Mission and Strategic Vision 2015:  NOVA's mission is to respond to the educational needs of its dynamic and diverse community through an array of comprehensive programs and services that facilitate learning and workforce development in an environment of open access and through lifelong educational opportunities.

Method: How do you envision NOVA carrying out your proposal?

When a student is placed on academic warning (semester GPA < 2.0), a mandatory meeting with a counselor will

be required in order to register for the next semester. If the student is program‐placed, a mandatory meeting

with the faculty advisor will also be required.

If a student in a developmental math or English course receives a U grade, a mandatory meeting with a

counselor will be required in order to register for the next semester. If the student is program‐placed, a

mandatory meeting with the faculty advisor will be required. If not taken already, the student should be

required to take a "special" section of SDV designed for students in developmental level courses.

Midterm reports will be required for all students on academic warning or probation. (Who should these reports

go to?)

Assignment of peer mentors in similar field of study to students who are on academic warning or probation.

A community of these students could be developed to encourage persistence and retention.

Assessment Plan: Address the expected outcomes and how they can be measured.

Personal development goals will need to be assessed.

Resources: What kind of resources (personnel, training, technology, etc.) do you anticipate will be needed?

Software, such as Starfish Retention Services (http://starfishsolutions.com/) may be needed.