Development Task Force
Responsibilities
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Development Task Force is comprised of a large group of members representing a variety of constituent groups related to the selected QEP topic who are charged with developing the organizational and functional details of the Quality Enhancement Plan. The Task Force has the following responsibilities:
- Define student learning outcomes related to the QEP
- Establish a timeline for accomplishing the plan
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Research the QEP topic
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Budget necessary resources to successfully carry out the QEP
- Identify actions needed to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
- Prepare submission documentation
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Consider the infrastructure necessary to implement and maintain the QEP
Co-Chairs
Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Professor, Department of Mathematics
Dr. Peter Golato, Professor, Department of World Languages and Literatures
Academic Affairs
College of Applied Arts
Dr. Doug Morrish, Assistant Dean & Professor
The Graduate College
Dr. Eric J. Paulson, Professor & Associate Dean, Doctoral Program in Developmental Education
College of Science and Engineering
Dr. Karen Lewis, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Dr. Nico Schüler, University Distinguished Professor, School of Music
McCoy College of Business Administration
Dr. David Wierschem, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
College of Health Professions
Dr. Amy Louise Schwarz, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Disorders
University College
Ms. Victoria G. Black, Director of Peer Mentoring, PACE Center
Associate Vice President for Research and Federal Relations
Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director of Strategic Research Initiatives, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
College of Education
Dr. Kent Griffin, Associate Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance
Honors College
Dr. Peter Tschirhart, Associate Dean, Honors College
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Patrick Smith, Assistant Director, Office of Distance & Extended Learning
College of Science and Engineering
Dr. Paula Williamson, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Biology
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Dr. Kelly Kaufhold, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Yihong Yuan, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Ms. Melissa Hyatt, Associate University Registrar, Office of the University Registrar
University College
Dr. Daniel A. Brown, Dean of University College and Director of PACE Center
Finance and Support Services
Mr. Tom Shewan, Associate Vice President, Facilities
Information Technology
Ms. Sarah Naper, Director, Research and Learning Services
Mr. Whitten Smart, Special Assistant, Information Technology
Student Affairs
Ms. Laramie McWilliams, Assistant Dean of Students, Leadership Institute
Ms. Toni Moreno, Assistant Director for Hispanic Student Retention in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion
University Advancement
Ms. Flisa Stevenson, Director of Development Communications
Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Lon Olson, Assessment Director
Mr. Ismael Lozano, Assistant to the Director
Students
Ms. Vanessa Jones, Dance major, Department of Theater and Dance
Ms. Isabel Valdez, Graduate Assistant, Exercise Science major, Department of Health and Human Performance
Mr. David Sharp, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ms. Imani McDonald, Graduate Assistant, Marketing Research and Analysis major, Department of Marketing
Ms. Amy Baker, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Mr. Richard G. Powe, Geography Resource and Environmental Studies major, Department of Geography
Mr. Jaxon Castillo, Electrical Engineering major, Ingram School of Engineering
Ms. Jennifer Idema, Campus Life Committee Chairperson, Graduate House
Mr. Nik Farrell, Recreation Administration major with a Southwestern Studies minor, Department of Health and Human Performance
Mr. Shane Rich-New, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry