Quality Enhancement Plan

Texas Wesleyan University has historically been, and remains, an institution that deliberately serves a highly diverse student population. Since many of the groups we serve are at a higher risk for non-completion, we chose to focus on improvements to the college experience in order to close the retention and graduation gaps. This focus — that aligns well with both the 2020 Vision and the Engage 2025 Strategic Plan — builds on other recent efforts that the University has been undertaking to improve retention and completion.

The purpose of the Texas Wesleyan QEP, "Connect - Engage - Lead - Apply: Improving Retention Through Scaffolded Engagement," is to focus on undergraduate retention by making the college experience as engaging as possible, both in academics and student life. Keying in on early connection, then offering a deepening engagement experience every year, will help improve retention rates for all students and ultimately improve on-time graduation rates.

QEP Goals

Goal 1

Overall student retention and satisfaction rates will improve.

Goal 2

The student will develop clearer expectations about what they want from their Texas Wesleyan University experience, and how these expectations may change over time.

Goal 3

The student will connect and engage with the University and with their program of study through a scaffolded series of academic, student life and community-related activities.

QEP Timeline