Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Rise Launch is a voluntary 16-week program for first-time college students and students returning after an extended break. Participants meet for one hour each week to explore topics such as College 101, identity, adaptability, resilience, and strategies for college success through interactive activities and student-led discussions.
What will I do in this program?
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Meet once a week for one hour
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Play games, activities, and reflect on the topic of the week
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Get to know other students who are just like you
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Learn about how to be a successful student
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Ask questions about college and get answers and support from staff
What will I learn about?
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Yourself
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Finding the system that works for YOU
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Common mistakes college students make and how to avoid them
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Things staff and faculty might think you already know but don’t (like what are office hours?)
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Time management
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How to find and get the help you need (Everyone needs help at some point – college can be hard!)
What Rise is:
Rise is here to support your success alongside the many great resources available on campus, including:
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TRIO Student Support Services
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Tutoring Services
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Counseling/Bulldog Mental Wellness
We value these departments and encourage you to take full advantage of their services. Rise complements these services by helping students connect with campus resourses and develop the skills needed for college success. We encourage participants to utilize TRIO Student Support Services, tutoring, cousenling and other available support throughout their time at Navarro College.
What type of student is this program for?
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First time in college
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First generation
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Adult learners
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Online students
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Those who are coming back to college after taking more than 2 semesters off
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Academic/Housing Probation
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Any student looking for support and community!
Weekly topics:
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Set the Tone: Get Connected, Stay Flexible
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Because not all study tips work!
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Recognize Your Uniqueness: Stop Copying, Start Customizing
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Respectfully….That’s an Excuse: What Your Habits Say About You
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Am I The Drama? Or, Is This a Lesson
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Who Let Me Say Yes To All Of This??: Tips for Managing Your Time
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Protect Your Peace: Real Ways to Recharge
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Plot Twist: Failure Isn’t A Bad Thing
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Busy Isn’t The Goal: How to Keep Up With Everything
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Main Character Energy: What Works for You
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Put It All Together
We are now preparing for the Fall semester! In-person spots are limited. If you have questions about Rise, please contact the QEP team by email
Hear from one of our students about their experience with Navarro College's QEP initiative, RISE Launch. In this testimonial, they share how the program shaped their college transition, strengthened their resilience, and helped them make meaningful connections with peers and faculty. Their story illustrates how the QEP is making a real difference - not just as a concept, but as a lived experience.
A Quality Enhancement Plan is a long-term, college-wide project focused on the improvement, enrichment, and enhancement of the student learning experience – and a major part of our reaffirmation process through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a regional accreditation agency for higher education institutions in the Southern states.