Question 1: What kinds of knowledge and skills are important to the future success of MTSU
students?
Writing effectively
Oral/written communication skills
Writing skills/communication skills
Communication skills – expression through writing/speaking
Communication skills – written and oral
Communication: writing, speaking, listening
Communication skills – written – interpersonal intercultural
Speaking effectively
Ability to communicate, verbally most important
Communication skills – professionalism
Communication skills
Interpersonal communication – 1 on 1 small group
Interpersonal communication
Good interpersonal communication skills
Communication skills – written – interpersonal intercultural
Ability to see how other vocations interact with theirs
Career readiness
Career awareness
Professional work ethic
Professionalism
Desire/knowledge on how to continue growing in vocation
Literacy
Quantitative literacy
Digitally literate and agility
Critical thinking skills (written 8 times)
Critical thinking/problem solving
Problem solving (written 6 times)
Tangible problem solving approach/skills
Problem solving/application of skills
Solve real world problems
Real life problem solving
Decision making
Independent learner
Resourceful
Independence
Understanding and appreciation for diversity
Global perspective
A broader world view
Intercultural awareness/diversity
Communication skills – intercultural
Ability to interact with people who think differently than they do
How to work in teams (written 3 times)
Social skills – ethics
Ability to connect knowledge to applicable real life situations
Real world skills/applications of vocation
Understanding technology
Technology imbedded in subject matter
Discipline knowledge
Technical/content knowledge
Knowledge about differed disciplines and ways of knowing – history, natural sciences, social
sciences, etc.
Creativity
Finding their place in the world
Networking
Adaptability
Question 2: Based on data, what kinds of knowledge and skills do MTSU students need to
improve?
Writing
Writing effectively
Writing for understanding vs. creative writing
Writing
Writing effectively llllll
Oral/written communication skills ll
Ability to communicate, verbally most important l
Interpersonal communication llllll
Good interpersonal communication skills lll
Workplace communication
Learning to give ‘elevator speech’
Professional/Career Readiness llll
Professional skills
Professionalism – work ethic, diversity, responsibility
Professionalism l
Literacy llllllll
Quantitative literacy
Digitally literate and agility ll
Critical thinking llllll
Problem solving, critical thinking
Critical thinking
Critical thinking
Problem solving ll
Tangible problem solving approach/skills lllll
Independent learner lllll
Resourceful
Understanding and appreciation for diversity lll
Intercultural awareness/diversity ll
Appreciation for diversity
How to work in teams l
Social skills – ethics ll
Connections between knowledge and skills lll
Ability to see how other vocations interact with theirs l
Basic math – fractions, percentages, geometry
Benefits of constructive criticism
Technological
Time management
Health/wellness issues
Integration of ideas
Question 3: Based on data, are there student population groups the QEP should target?
Foreign
First Generationllllllllll
First Generation
Traditional
Good students
At-risk
Allll
All
Transferl
Transfer
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman/sophomores llllllllllll
Freshman and sophomores
Lower divisionl
Lower division
Freshman/sophomores
Lower division
Question 4: What types of experiences could most enhance learning at MTSU?
New pedagogical experiences
Active learning lll
Active learning
Active learning (Internships and job shadowing)
Problem-based learning l
Real world applied learning llll
Inquiry based pedagogy
Project-Based Learning
In-class simulations matched to out of class experiences l
EXL at lower levels lll
EXL types of experiences l
EXL in two connected courses
Community-centered experiential
Experiential
Cross-Campus
Service learning llll
Service learning
Community service
University service
Internships l
Internships
Internships
Job shadowing/internships
Job shadowing l
Connection with employers in field l
Discipline-specific employer talks to fresh/soph students
Learning communities/Linked courses llllllll
Learning community
Learning communities
Learning communities (2 classes)
Linked classes
Learning communities
Community learning
Engagement and community (in class and co-curricular clubs) llllll
Purposeful engagement
Engagement
Engagement
Culture of engagement
Multi-national virtual groups linking global learners ll
Peer tutoring (study groups) ll
Peer learning
Interdisciplinary classes l
Co-Curricular l
Faculty-student research
Undergrad research/creative activity
Customer service
National Student Exchange
Residence halls
Gen. Ed. Themes (such as English for business majors)
Setting expectations
ePortfolios
Engaged faculty
Study abroad
Customs to freshman transition
Social media