SMU’s Quality Enhancement Plan represents the university’s comprehensive approach to improving retention and four-year graduation rates. The initiative focuses on advancing student academic success through progress toward degree completion.
Role & Pillar
I served on the First Year and Gateway Courses Pillar, which aimed to enhance course design and instruction while reducing equity gaps among students.
Key Strategies Implemented
The pillar developed three main approaches:
- A nine-month Course Redesign Initiative targeting high-enrollment and gateway courses
- A Student Engagement Institute providing faculty pedagogical development opportunities
- Strategic placement of experienced instructors in foundational courses