Support the QEP: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools re-accreditation review team visit is just around the corner on April 11-13. The main focus of the team's visit is to learn about our new Quality Enhancement Plan. As I hope you read in this issue of Tech Times, it is important for everyone on campus to be familiar with and support our QEP. The team plans to visit many areas of campus and talk with a variety of staff and faculty. I especially would like you to be aware of the following points concerning the QEP:

* The QEP was developed with broad campus involvement.

* Its purpose is to improve students' critical thinking and real-world problem solving.

* The QEP involves campus-wide participation through projects developed by departments and individuals.

* The QEP is based on our campus vision for the life-long success of our students, and it's an important component of our strategic plan.

Please join me in making our QEP a true success.

Congratulations to our Golden Eaglettes: Thanks to both of our basketball teams for another exciting season in Hooper Eblen Center. I want to especially congratulate our Golden Eaglettes for winning a share of the OVC regular season championship and for taking us to the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament.

Gov. Bredesen to visit: We'll be honored to host a visit this May from Gov. Phil Bredesen. The governor is scheduled to speak to our graduating class on May 6 and tour campus for a look at our plans for the Nursing and STEM buildings. Watch the Tech Times for more details about the commencement ceremonies.