QEP Documentation

What is a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)?

• The QEP is a new component of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaffirmation process.  It is a project that is linked to the mission of the institution and demonstrates that learning is at the heart of this institution.
• SACS Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Handbook (pdf) 

North Georgia's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

• Original document and response to reaffirmation committee 

Information Literacy = Informed Leaders

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