College of DuPage has identified three action projects to fulfill the AQIP/HLC/NCA accreditation requirements:

QIP 7: Improving General Education Learning Outcomes
This project has resulted in the development of student learning outcomes for each general education category. These outcomes are currently undergoing an approval process by faculty.

QIP 9: Improving the Course Scheduling Process
The goal of this project is to develop: 1) a course scheduling process that meets the demands of our student population and 2) a general set of guidelines that will minimize the number of canceled classes and optimize the ability to add sections.

QIP 10: Improving the Effectiveness of the Comprehensive Advising Model
The goal of this project is to improve the alignment of advising services that are provided by College of DuPage with our students’ needs and goals, as well as improvement of the student advising experience.

Information regarding the status of these action projects can be obtained by searching AQIP’s Action Project Directory.

In addition, seven QIPs have been retired.

QIP 1: Improve Students’ Skills in Developmental Reading, Writing and Mathematics
The first project designed and implemented systems and processes to improve developmental students’ skills in reading, writing and mathematics and ensure their success in college-level English and mathematics courses.

QIP 2: Improve Student Advising
The second project designed and implemented an efficient and effective advising system to help C.O.D. students meet their individual educational goals.

QIP 3: Improve Effectiveness of Partnerships with Area High Schools
The third project developed effective and productive partnerships with area high schools to meet the needs of four primary stakeholder groups: high school students, their parents, high school teachers and administrators.

QIP 4: Valuing People Through Enhanced Communications
The fourth project designed an internal communications plan including quick-start recommendations and those needing long-term implementation. As a result of this team’s work, the Quality Improvement Council (QIC) has approved the chartering of a QIC Communications Advisory Committee.

QIP 5: Improve Academic Readiness of Students
The fifth project designed and implemented the processes for the automatic checking and enforcement of course prerequisites in order to improve the proper placement of students in classes.

QIP 6: Improve Student Engagement
The sixth project focused on the effect of Learning Communities on student retention and persistence as a means of improving student engagement. Over two semesters, retention and persistence of Learning Community students exceeded that of the general population of equivalent students.

QIP 8: Academic Program Development and Approval Process
The eighth project produced a clearly articulated institutional program development and approval process in compliance with state and other regulatory requirements.

 

Jim Benté
Vice President, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

Phone: (630) 942-2409