Quality Enhancement Plan

College of Central Florida’s Quality Enhancement Plan, Take The Reins, will empower every student to connect their academic journey with career goals starting from day one. Through career mapping, microcredentials and a professional portfolio, they will gain skills that set them apart in job interviews, transfer applications and beyond.

Our QEP topic, Take The Reins, was selected following a year-long institutional search in which the college constituency — faculty, staff, students, administrators and community — reviewed our institutional data and engaged in focus groups, roundtables, and surveys to identify topics that aligned with the college’s strategic plan. While a number of issues emerged during this phase, most concerning to faculty and staff were the student’s ability to enhance their career readiness skills. It became clear that we could improve student learning at the college by providing an option that students could implement within their courses that would help support their academic and career goals.

Take the Reins will be designed as a continuous college experience through career planning and microcredentialing modules that lead to badges in Career and Self-Development, Communication, Generative AI Essentials, Leadership, Teamwork, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Entrepreneurship Mindset. These earned microcredentials will demonstrate a students ability to successfully master skills that are in-demand for area employers and university partners.

What is a QEP?

Each institution seeking reaffirmation of accreditation is required to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan. Engaging the wider academic community and addressing one or more issues that contribute to institutional improvement, the plan should be focused, succinct, and limited in length. The QEP describes a carefully designed and focused course of action that addresses a well-defined topic or issue(s) related to enhancing student learning.

How will CF’s QEP benefit students?

The QEP is designed to improve students’ knowledge and skills to plan, persist, and achieve educational and career goals.

Who will be involved?

The college constituency — faculty, staff, students, administrators and community — have been involved in the QEP from the start. They will continue to be involved as the plan is developed and implemented.

How can I be involved?

To learn more or to participate, contact Faithe Ruiz, QEP Implementation Director, Learning Resources Center, ruizf@cf.edu.