The Panther Pathways Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at Denmark Technical College (DTC) aims to significantly enhance student learning and success through a comprehensive, structured framework that integrates guided pathways, career readiness, and perpetual engagement. This initiative provides students with clear educational trajectories, robust career preparation, and continuous support throughout their academic and professional journeys.

The QEP will focus on implementing the Panther Pathways framework from student enrollment. The final topic was identified from an Affinity Mapping Protocol exercise and survey data involving stakeholders among the college’s campus, advisory council, and industry partners. The results align with DTC’s mission to serve its rural communities with a strategic focus on student success and lifelong learning. Through its institutional analysis of data and deliberations among stakeholders, the College identified challenges with onboarding new students.

DTC created the Panther Pathways framework to address these challenges and provide a holistic approach to student success. The framework empowers all college employees to assist students, fosters a culture of respect and inclusion, increases communication across faculty and staff lines, and identifies student needs and challenges within their first semester and beyond. In addition, the framework provides a focus on student learning, faculty and staff development, assessment, data analysis, and technology integration.

Building on the principles of the Guideway Pathway movement and the Complete College America initiative, Denmark Technical College is well-positioned to continue extending its mission to engage, educate, and empower students by allowing them to become active participants in their educational and career development.

Contact Us

• qep@denmarktech.edu