A quality enhancement plan, QEP, is a long-term plan to improve student learning by focusing on a particular topic or issue that impacts students.  The focus of the Palm Beach State College QEP is critical thinking. 

	Having a QEP is important because a QEP is required for the College to remain accredited. Without accreditation, earned credits would not transfer to other accredited institutions, and students would become ineligible for federal financial aid.
	A focus on critical thinking is important because the research says college graduates have weak critical thinking skills. A QEP focus on critical thinking gives Palm Beach State a way to help students improve these skills.