Transferable Skills for the 21st Century
What is the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)?
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a central part of UHD’s reaffirmation of accreditation—a
five-year initiative focused on strengthening student learning and success. But the
QEP is more than a requirement. It’s about asking meaningful questions, listening
to our campus community, and pinpointing opportunities to make a lasting impact on
our students’ futures.
Our QEP, Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century, emphasizes preparing students with skills that go with them wherever they go—beyond
the classroom, beyond campus, and beyond the bayou.
Learn more about our QEP: Beyond the Bayou
Steering Committee, Agenda, and Minutes
| Name |
Role |
| Paul Fulbright |
Faculty Representative, Marilyn Davies College of Business |
| Travis Crone |
Faculty Representative, College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Dana Smith |
Faculty Representative, College of Public Service |
| Cesar Garza |
Faculty Representative, College of Science and Technology |
| Sam Weehunt |
Library Representative, University Library |
| Dr. David Ryden |
AVP for Programming and Curriculum |
| Dr. Tammis Thomas |
First Year Seminar Director |
| Dr. Poonam Gulati |
Executive Director, Impact Learning Office |
| Dr. Wendy Burns-Ardolino |
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Dr. Tim Redl |
Department of Mathematics (Co-Chair) |
| Matthew Montemayor |
Director, Planning, Assessment. & Evaluation, Student Success and Student Life |
| Min kyung Lee |
Director, Institutional Data Analytics |
| Michael Connelly |
Assistant Vice President for Advising and Student Progression |
| Dr. Sedef Smith |
Executive Director, Assessment & Accreditation, Institutional Effectiveness |
| Stefany Records |
Business Affairs Representative (Co-Chair) |
| Hayden Bergman |
Marketing and Communication Representative |
| Max Perez |
Student Government Association Representative |
| Derrick Small |
GPSA President |
Starting with a Simple Question: What Matters Most?
We asked our campus community what really matters for student learning and success
right now. That kicked off conversations, surveys, committees, and feedback loops
across the university.
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About SACSCOC Accreditation
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and
master’s degrees.
UHD Accreditation
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and
master’s degrees.
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness at UHD supports continuous improvement by
leading assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning efforts.
Compliance Assist
UHD Compliance Assist is the university’s platform for managing assessment, planning,
and accreditation processes.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions
in the Southern U.S.
University Catalogs
The UHD University Catalogs provide detailed information on academic programs, course
descriptions, degree requirements, policies, and procedures.
University Academic Affairs Policies
University Academic Affairs Policies at UHD provide guidance on academic standards,
curriculum development, faculty responsibilities, and student success initiatives.
Student Achievement
An integral part of the University of Houston-Downtown's (UHD) mission is to enhance
student retention and graduation and the University closely monitors student progress.
