Development Committee Work Groups

The Committee consists of FIVE working groups.

  1. Assessment and Student Learning/Success Outcomes
  2. Course Selection/Curriculum Grant Process
  3. Faculty Development and Recognition 
  4. Student Development and Recognition 
  5. Marketing & Community Buy-In

For meeting minutes and agendas, CLICK HERE.

Working groups:

  • Assessment and Student Learning/Success Outcomes
    • CHARGE
      This work group will assist with developing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Student Success Outcomes (SSOs) with baseline measures and goals and ideas to assess each of these outcomes; assist pilot faculty on developing assessment of QEP initiatives within their specific course; development of any needed tools, reports and dashboards; and provide feedback on drafts of QEP assessment plan for SACSCOC submission.
    • GOALS
      • Suggest SLOs and SSOs (realistic, measurable goals) for the QEP
      • Provide ideas for assessment (qualitative and quantitative) of SLOs and SSOs
        • Measures (content assessments; other assessment measurement tools)
        • Data needed; dashboards; reports
      • Meet with faculty for each pilot course to review their course assessment plan and provide feedback
    • TIMELINE
      • April 1, 2022: Develop suggestions for SLOs and SSOs to share with the committee.
      • Sept. 1, 2022: Based on feedback, the group will suggest benchmarks (baseline data and goals) and a plan to assess each of these outcomes.
      • Dec. 15, 2022: Provide feedback on faculty development course.
      • Spring 2023: Meet with faculty in pilot to review their course assessment plans
      • March 1, 2023: Assist with development of any needed tools, reports and dashboards.
      • May 31, 2023: Provide feedback and suggestions on QEP assessment plan for SACSCOC submission.
    • WORK GROUP MEMBERS
      • Jennifer Bebergal, facilitator
      • Anthony Ambrosio, Director for Assessment (UGS)
      • Ying Liu, Assistant Provost (IEA)
      • Debra Szabo, Director, Assessment, Accreditation, and Articulation
      • Fred Bloetscher, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies (COECS)
      • Nori Carter, Director, Campus Life - Broward Campuses
      • Louise Aurelien-Buie, Assistant Dean, Nursing
      • Kristy Padron. Associate University Librarian
      • Lily MacDonald, Vice President, Student Government
      • Guy Burns, Assistant Director SI and tutoring
      • Observers/Notetakers: Brittanney Adelmann, QEP Director; Angel Nevin, Assistant Director, QEP
  • Course Selection/Curriculum Grant Process
    • CHARGE
      • This work group will assist with development of policies, procedures, and data analysis needed to determine the selection of courses for redesign.
    • GOALS
      • Development of Benchmarks - What are the standards/measures we will use to determine if a course meets criteria for redesign? How do we ensure equity, and that courses from varied departments, campuses, levels, and students are considered? (we also have to be aware of budget - balancing costs for incorporating LAs into each course)
      • Development of timeline for course transformation and the elements associated with each step of the process (incorporated with LA Campus - software)
    • TIMELINE
      • April 1, 2022: Suggest a plan for course redesign selection process, including timeline and factors to consider.
      • Sept. 1, 2022: Based on feedback, the group will develop a rubric to assess applications for course redesign and develop the initial course transformation application and supporting materials.
      • Dec. 15, 2022: Use rubric to assess initial applications and make recommendations for faculty/courses to be selected for the 2023 pilot.
      • May 31, 2023: Provide feedback and suggestions on course selection process write up for QEP SACSCOC submission.
    • PEOPLE
      • Brittanney Adelmann, facilitator
      • Russ Ivy, Senior Associate Provost
      • Evonne Rezler, Senior Associate Dean, College of Science
      • Ann Branaman, Chair and Professor, Sociology
      • Julie Golden-Botti, Assistant Provost COCE
      • Stephanie Etter, Vice Provost for Academic Services, Broward College
      • Vanessa Stubbs, Student Fred Bloetscher, Associate Dean, Undergraduate studies COECS
      • Observers/Notetakers: Jennifer Bebergal, Co-Lead QEP; Angel Nevin, Assistant Director, QEP; Guy Burns, Assistant Director SI and tutoring
  • Faculty Development and Recognition
    • CHARGE
      • This work group will assist with designing the faculty development and recognition components related to the QEP. This includes determining the needs for faculty development (focus groups with current and future LA faculty), suggesting timeline, compensation, content, and assessment of the faculty development components. Additionally, the group will assist with identifying opportunities for recognition of faculty related to the QEP/LA program.
    • GOALS
      • Suggest components of faculty development related to the QEP inclusive of the budget (could include faculty learning community, Canvas course for new instructors of previously transformed courses, faculty mentoring program, publications and presentations, showcase events, etc.)
      • Suggest policies and procedures related to faculty development (to include timelines, compensation, etc.)
      • Provide ideas for assessment of faculty development components.
      • Develop outline of content for faculty development and suggest people who can develop the content.
      • Suggest opportunities for faculty recognition.
    • TIMELINE
      • April 1, 2022: Develop suggestions for faculty development needs related to the QEP and proposed budget to share with the committee.
      • Sept. 1, 2022: Suggest policies and procedures related to faculty development (to include timelines, compensation, etc.)
      • Nov. 15, 2022: Suggest plan for overall assessment of faculty development initiatives.
      • Feb. 15, 2023: Provide suggestions for faculty recognition.
      • Spring 2023: Assist with training of pilot faculty as appropriate.
      • May 1, 2023: Initial pilot assessment; suggest adjustments for faculty development.
    • PEOPLE
      • Brittanney Adelmann, facilitator
      • Jay Mireles-James, Associate Professor, Mathematics
      • Donna Chamely Wiik, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
      • Kim Dunn, President, Faculty Senate
      • Bianca Nightengale-Lee, Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction
      • Terje Hill, Professor, Mathematics, Honors College
      • Morgan Cooley, Associate Professor, Social Work
      • Daniel Raviv, Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
      • Observers/Notetakers Jennifer Bebergal, Co-Lead QEP; Angel Nevin, Assistant Director, QEP
  • Student Development and Recognition 
    • CHARGE
      • This work group will assist with designing the student development and recognition components related to the QEP. This includes determining the needs for student development (pedagogy and beyond), setting timeline, compensation, content, and assessment of the student development components. Additionally, the group will assist with identifying opportunities for recognition of students related to the QEP/LA program.
    • GOALS
      • Define components of student development related to the QEP (pedagogy for new LAs, development for returning LAs, content and competencies, course-based competencies, etc.) inclusive of the budget (is pedagogy/training paid? Credit-bearing? etc.)
      • Set policies and procedures related to student development (to include timelines, compensation, etc.)
      • Plans for assessment of student development components.
      • Develop outline of content for pedagogy/student development and suggest people who can develop the content.
      • Suggest opportunities for student recognition.
    • TIMELINE
      • April 1, 2022: Develop suggestions for student development needs related to the QEP and proposed budget to share with the committee.
      • Sept. 1, 2022: Develop policies and procedures related to student development (to include timelines, compensation, etc.)
      • Nov. 15, 2022: Develop student development assessment plan; and outline for content/modules for student development.
      • Feb. 15, 2023: Provide suggestions for student recognition.
      • May 1, 2023: Initial assessment of pilot pedagogy revisions; suggest adjustments for student development.
    • PEOPLE
      • Angel Nevin, Assistant Director, QEP
      • Terje Hill, Professor, Mathematics, Honors College
      • Sadie Shank, Student, Computer Science major
      • Juan M. Izaguirre, Interim Director, Center for IDEAS
      • Maxwell Simonson, Student Body President
      • Observers/Notetakers: Brittanney Adelmann, QEP Director; Jennifer Bebergal, Co-Lead QEP; Guy Burns, Assistant Director SI and tutoring
  • Marketing & Community Buy-In
    • CHARGE
      • This work group will be responsible for assisting with all elements of marketing and gaining community support for the QEP ahead of the SACSCOC onsite visit in spring 2024. Members will also assist with developing materials and events to prepare the FAU community for the SACSCOC onsite visit.
    • GOALS
      • Suggest timeline for elements associated with the marketing of the LA program and QEP.
      • Provide ideas for content for marketing and collateral materials (swag); printed, electronic, etc.
      • Suggest ways to engage the FAU community in preparation of the onsite visit (events).
    • TIMELINE
      • April 1, 2022: Review of prior QEP marketing materials and current QEP marketing materials.
      • Sept. 1, 2022: Draft a plan and timeline for engaging the community and increasing awareness of the QEP through April 2024.
      • Dec. 15, 2022: Provide ideas for content for marketing and collateral materials (swag); printed, electronic, etc. (to be sent to Creative Services for design and printing as needed).
      • May 31, 2023: Provide feedback on the community engagement section for the QEP SACSCOC submission.
      • Fall 2023 - Spring 2024: Assist with the launch of all marketing and associated events.
      • Late March 2024 - April 4, 2024: Ensure all marketing plans are in place across the community.
    • PEOPLE
      • Jennifer Bebergal, facilitator 
      • Scott Silversten, AVP, Communications and Marketing 
      • Laurie Donahue, Director, Creative Services 
      • Patrick Bernet, Associate Professor, Management 
      • Austen Canonica, Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications Graduate College
      • Nicole Abreu, student
      • Observers/Notetakers: Brittanney Adelmann, QEP Director; Angel Nevin, Assistant Director, QEP