• Began informing community about the purpose, goals, and objectives of the QEP
• Meeting of College Council and Faculty Coordinating Committee to begin brainstorming QEP topics

Fall 2008

• Drafted a timeline for QEP planning
• Distribution of SACS criteria for QEPs to campus community
• Review of 10 QEP proposals by the Topic Review Committee and selection of 2 topics for further review

Spring 2009

• Focus groups representing all campus constituencies discussed both proposals
• Selection of reflective service-learning topic for QEP and approval by SACS
• Appointment of QEP Planning Committee by Dean of Faculty
• Announcement of QEP topic to community

Fall 2009

• QEP consultation by Pamela Steinke, Director of Research, Planning, and Assessment at Meredith College
• Planning Committee formed task subgroups to design faculty survey, outline student communication strategy, and prepare QEP campus marketing plan

Spring 2010

• Meetings to lay groundwork for implementation of QEP in the fall
• Consultations with students, faculty, and staff for feedback on QEP
• Outlined timeline for implementation of QEP

Year One: Launching the QEP
Fall 2010

• Olivier Debure appointed as QEP Director
• Appointment of QEP Advisory Committee
• First cohort of 5 Faculty Fellows selected

Spring 2011

• Faculty workshop led by Pamela Steinke
• Review and assessment of year one

Year Two: Incorporating Reflection in Service-Learning Courses
Fall 2011

• Add Service-Learning Administrative Coordinator to assist with QEP
• Select second cohort of 5 Faculty Fellows
• First cohort of Faculty Fellows will offer 5 new reflective service-learning courses

Spring 2012

• Offer reflective service-learning and assessment workshops
• Review and assess year two, making necessary changes

Year Three: Building on Strengths
Fall 2012

• Select third and final cohort of Faculty Fellows
• Offer 5 new reflective service-learning courses

Spring 2013

• Continue to explore role of service-learning in Quest for Meaning (QFM)
• Use Faculty Fellows as internal consultants
• Review and assess third year of QEP, and make necessary changes based on findings.

Year Four: Expanding the Reach of Reflective Service-Learning
Fall 2013

• Add 5 new reflective service-learning courses

Spring 2014

• Expand web-based, digital, and print Service-Learning Resource Center
• Review and assess fourth year, and make necessary changes based on findings.

Year Five: Embedding Reflective Service-Learning in the Curriculum

• Conduct comprehensive review of the QEP and its impact on student learning outcomes and our academic program.