Kennesaw State’s Student Government Association held a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21, to discuss a new proposal and to swear-in two new senators.
The quality enhancement plan, also shortened as QEP, is a course of action required by institutions for accreditation. The plan should address a topic related to enhancing student learning.
The current QEP at KSU focuses on global learning and engagement. The proposed QEP would emphasize aspects of scientific and critical inquiry, and the plan would begin in 2019 if approved.
“We want to make sure all KSU students have equal opportunities to be involved and engaged,” said Stephanie Foote, professor of education in the Department of First-Year and Transition Studies.
The transformative learning concept is described in four phases:
- The discovery phase would be introduced to students in first-year seminars or learning communities.
- The experience phase would follow and students in their major have opportunities to study abroad or participate in undergraduate research.
- In the application phase students would utilize what they learn outside of the classroom, in the classroom in upper-level courses.
- The reflection phase is last but would be practiced throughout each phase.
“All undergraduates can benefit, and not just those that seek out opportunities,” Foote said.
Anyone interested in being a part of the committees to help with the proposal are encouraged to email Foote at sfoote@kennesaw.edu.
Two new senators were sworn into office during the meeting. Brandon Miller, a professional sales major, will serve as a Senator of the Coles College of Business, and Kamau Williams will be the Senator for First-Year Students.
Other significant announcements made included the plan for a bike route that will run from the Marietta campus to the Kennesaw campus. The meeting also discussed details about an opportunity for students to receive two free tickets through OwlLife for the upcoming Homecoming concert featuring Lupe Fiasco on Oct. 14.
SGA meetings are held biweekly and alternate between the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. The next meeting will be held Oct. 5 in the Dogwood Dining Lobby on the Marietta campus at 7 p.m.
