Student Focused Learning Initiatives
Employers today demand skilled workers who can think clearly, precisely, deeply, and accurately while identifying and answering questions, solving problems, and making decisions in an ever-changing environment. Here at Surry Community College we strive to instill these qualities into all our students.
Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Surry Community College’s current Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) focuses on strengthening student success through proactive advising with an initiative titled “Your Goals, Our Guidance: Elevating Success Through Proactive Advising.” SCC seeks to enhance student achievement by emphasizing three key components of the advising process: (1) building meaningful, ongoing relationships between students and their faculty advisors, (2) developing clear and manageable academic plans aligned with students’ educational goals, and (3) supporting students in registering for courses that align with their agreed-upon academic plans.
General Education Learning Outcomes
Surry Community College’s general education program focuses on developing essential skills students should demonstrate upon graduation. SCC has identified seven key general education learning outcomes: writing, speaking, reading, critical thinking, information literacy, quantitative literacy, and technology skills. These skills apply to all students regardless of program. The college seeks to ensure well-rounded graduates by assessing student performance in three core areas: (1) demonstrating proficiency in these seven skill areas through course-based learning experiences, (2) evaluating student work using faculty-developed rubrics applied across courses campus-wide, and (3) using assessment results to identify strengths and areas for improvement, guiding instructional focus and program enhancements in subsequent years.
