Transforming Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Five-Year Impact Study of a Quality Enhancement Plan at a Large Public University
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| Title: | Transforming Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Five-Year Impact Study of a Quality Enhancement Plan at a Large Public University |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bryant L. Hutson (ORCID |
| Source: | Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning. 2025 6(3):19-45. |
| Availability: | Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education. 6844 Bardstown Road #910, Louisville, KY 40291. Tel: 502-406-8012; e-mail: info@aalhe.org; Web site: https://www.aalhe.org/intersection |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Public Colleges, Universities, Undergraduate Students, Student Research, Research Opportunities, Research Skills, Program Implementation, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Self Efficacy, Shared Resources and Services, Program Descriptions, Research Projects, College Curriculum, Research Training |
| Geographic Terms: | North Carolina |
| ISSN: | 2688-7207 |
| Abstract: | This study examines the implementation and five-year impact of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) focused on transforming undergraduate research experiences at a large public university. The QEP aimed to broaden student access to research experiences through four initiatives: Integrated Curricula, Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), Makerspace Integration, and Research Exposure Opportunities. Impact was assessed across three key domains: student learning outcomes, development of research skills, and interdisciplinary engagement. Assessment methods included pre- and post-course content knowledge tests, research skill surveys, project ownership surveys, and participation data. Results demonstrated significant gains in students' disciplinary content knowledge, research self-efficacy, and project ownership. Findings highlight the potential for embedded, course-based models to expand access to high-impact educational experiences and foster sustained research engagement for all students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1494263 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examines the implementation and five-year impact of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) focused on transforming undergraduate research experiences at a large public university. The QEP aimed to broaden student access to research experiences through four initiatives: Integrated Curricula, Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), Makerspace Integration, and Research Exposure Opportunities. Impact was assessed across three key domains: student learning outcomes, development of research skills, and interdisciplinary engagement. Assessment methods included pre- and post-course content knowledge tests, research skill surveys, project ownership surveys, and participation data. Results demonstrated significant gains in students' disciplinary content knowledge, research self-efficacy, and project ownership. Findings highlight the potential for embedded, course-based models to expand access to high-impact educational experiences and foster sustained research engagement for all students. |
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| ISSN: | 2688-7207 |
