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The UT Dallas Quality Enhancement Plan

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a university-wide project that focuses on improving student learning and success. Every member of our community has a role in shaping the next QEP.

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What is a QEP?

A Quality Enhancement Plan or QEP demonstrates how our university will strengthen student learning and achievement and is required for the university’s accreditation.

  • Focused on student learning or the student experience
  • Aligned with our mission and strategic plan
  • Built with input from students, faculty, staff, and community members
  • Designed with measurable goals and outcomes

For more information, see the SACSCOC guidelines on QEPs.

How You Can Participate

We are collecting ideas for our next QEP topic. Your input will guide the committee as we identify themes and set priorities.

Ways to get involved:

  • Submit an Idea: Complete the QEP Idea Survey.
  • Attend a Session: Listening sessions will be scheduled for students, faculty, and staff.
  • QEP Leadership Visits: Members of the QEP leadership team will be visiting faculty meetings, staff councils, and student organizations to share information and gather feedback.
  • Contact Us: Email Sarah Moore, QEP Director.

Committees

A QEP Topic Selection Committee will be appointed in January 2026. This group will:

  • Review all submitted ideas and institutional data
  • Group and evaluate topics against mission alignment, student impact, measurability, and feasibility
  • Recommend 2-3 strong topics for consideration

Once appointed, committee membership will be posted here.

An Implementation Committee will be appointed in Fall 2026.

Timeline

  • Fall 2025: Call for Ideas launched. Survey open for student, faculty, and staff input.
  • Spring 2026: Topic Selection Committee formed to select topic based on extensive input and research.
  • Fall 2026: Select Topic. Implementation committee begins work.
  • 2027: Pilot launch, review, and evaluation
  • 2028: SACSCOC review

QEP Leadership Team

The university’s accreditation efforts are coordinated by the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support. Dr. Raúl Hinojosa Jr., Assistant Vice President for Policy and Process Improvement, serves as the university’s institutional accreditation liaison.

Contact: raul.hinojosa@utdallas.edu

The QEP is directed by Dr. Sarah Moore, Director of the QEP and Associate Professor of Instruction - Business Communication.

Dr. Moore works with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to guide the QEP process and ensure broad input and engagement.

Contact: semoore@utdallas.edu

Past QEPs

  • 2008 – GEMS—Gateways to Excellence in Math and Science
    Addressed STEM education issues in order to enhance the quality of student learning by providing innovative, intensive, and active learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
  • 2018 – New Transfer Student Success
    Focused on improving outcomes for transfer students through expanded advising, peer mentoring, and transition support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does UT Dallas need a QEP?

A QEP is required for accreditation and demonstrates that we are committed to continuous improvement in student learning and success.

How is the topic chosen?

Ideas are collected from across campus through surveys, listening sessions, and leadership visits. A Topic Selection Committee will review all input and recommend the final theme.

Who is involved in the process?

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners all contribute ideas. Committees composed of representatives from across campus lead the review and implementation process.

What happens once a topic is selected?

The Implementation Committee develops and pilots programs, evaluates results, and prepares for the 2028 accreditation review.

Who is leading the QEP?

The process is directed by Dr. Sarah Moore, QEP Director, with support from faculty, staff, and student committees.