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Academic Enhancement

Academic Enhancement at the University of South Alabama leads special initiatives, like the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), to improve student learning and student success. We collaboratively plan, implement, and evaluate the QEP, and we provide ongoing support for institutional planning and evaluation and for SACSCOC accreditation. We are excited to launch our LevelUP: Uniquely Prepared for What Comes Next QEP this year.

Click the links to below to learn more about our current LevelUP QEP (2023 - 2028) or see archives of our previous Team USA QEP (2013 - 2018). 

 

 

  Latest News
LevelUP Program Accelerator Funding Competition 2025 Award Winners Announced
LevelUP Program Accelerator Funding Competition 2025 Award Winners Announced
Monday - October 13, 2025
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 LevelUP Program Accelerator Awards, providing funding for innovative projects that help students connect their academic experiences to career readiness, reflection, and life after graduation. Selected proposals demonstrate creative approaches to enhancing student learning and engagement aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies.
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Institutional Effectiveness Welcomes Third Cohort of LevelUP Fellows
Institutional Effectiveness Welcomes Third Cohort of LevelUP Fellows
Monday - October 6, 2025
Through a competitive selection process, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness has announced the third cohort of LevelUP Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. The onboarding of this new group marks another milestone in the ongoing implementation of the LevelUP Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), focused on preparing South Alabama students to be uniquely equipped for their next steps. The 2025 - 2026 Fellows represent eight academic programs and two student support areas, reflecting the cross-campus collaboration at the heart of the LevelUP QEP.
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South Alabama Faculty Complete Career-Readiness Curriculum Enhancement Program
South Alabama Faculty Complete Career-Readiness Curriculum Enhancement Program
Monday - June 30, 2025
The Office of Academic Enhancement, in collaboration with the Innovation in Learning Center and Career Development, is proud to recognize six dedicated faculty members from six different departments who recently completed the LevelUP Your Course: Enhancing Curriculum-Based Career Readiness mini-course. Facilitated by the Office of Academic Enhancement in partnership with the Innovation in Learning Center and Career Development, this professional development experience empowers faculty to intentionally embed career-readiness skills into their academic courses.
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