Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

09/15/2026

OIE Welcomes the 2026 - 2027 LevelUP Fellows!

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is pleased to announce the 2026–2027 cohort of LevelUP Fellows. To kick of their Fellowship, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the 2026-27 Fellows participated in the "Fellows Launch" on Friday, September 14. Representing academic disciplines and student support areas across the University, this year’s 10 Fellows will collaborate throughout the academic year to develop and implement projects that strengthen student learning, career readiness, and preparation for what comes next.

The 2026–2027 LevelUP Fellows are:

Christina Baughn, DNP, RN, CNE - Nursing
Catherine M. Cooper, Ph.D. - Radiologic Sciences
Colton Cuevas, M.Ed. - Career Development
Ashley Flagge, Au.D./Ph.D., CCC-A - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Jacobie Lee - English
Frank Lucas, Ed.D. - Whiddon College of Medicine
Josh Meredith, M.A. - Student Activities
Sarah Urankar, M.S. - Biomedical Sciences
Maureen S. Van Devender, Ph.D. - Information Systems and Technology
Charles Wu, Ph.D. - Political Science and Criminal Justice

09/15/2026

LevelUP Program Accelerator Funding Competition 2026 Award Winners Announced

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 LevelUP Program Accelerator Awards, an initiative supporting South’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), LevelUP: Uniquely Prepared for What Comes Next.

https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicenhancement/news/programaccelerators2026.html

06/29/2026

South to Host “Show What Matters!” Workshop on Career Readiness and ePortfolios

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness will be hosting “Show What Matters!”, a two-day interactive workshop focused on career readiness, communication and ePortfolios. The professional development event brings together faculty, staff, academic advisors, career development, LevelUP Fellows, campus partners, etc. to explore practical strategies for helping students connect their academic experiences to future career success.

OIE is offering $300 in professional development funds for those who attend ($150 per day).

Register here: https://forms.gle/oFmNhXBeU8d38D479

06/12/2026

The deadline to apply for LevelUP Program Accelerator funding is Monday!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bC4TvSB8BRtd5LICWv67-2tZ-ha74ESu/view?usp=sharing

Apply for 2026-2027 LevelUP Program Accelerator Funding by June 15!

https://southalabama.infoready4.com/ /2013219

Does your program have an innovative idea that aligns with LevelUP’s aim to prepare students for “what comes next”? Are you passionate about increasing opportunities to support students in developing career readiness competencies, but need a bit of funding to bring the idea to reality?

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is excited to announce the LevelUP Program Accelerator funding competition. As part of our university-wide LevelUP Quality Enhancement Plan, we’re committed to preparing our students for their next steps, and this funding will support programs in accomplishing that aim.

05/14/2026

Deadline to apply for a LevelUP Fellowship is Saturday!

The Call for 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellows is open now, and applications are due May 16.

LevelUP Fellows receive a total of $2,500 in university professional development funds. Funds are dispersed after the successful completion of each of the following milestones:

- Fellows Forum Participation $750
- Project Plan Submission $750
- Project Completion $1,000

https://bit.ly/4w3wkVX

05/13/2026

Apply for 2026-2027 LevelUP Program Accelerator Funding by June 15!

https://southalabama.infoready4.com/ /2013219

Does your program have an innovative idea that aligns with LevelUP’s aim to prepare students for “what comes next”? Are you passionate about increasing opportunities to support students in developing career readiness competencies, but need a bit of funding to bring the idea to reality?

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is excited to announce the LevelUP Program Accelerator funding competition. As part of our university-wide LevelUP Quality Enhancement Plan, we’re committed to preparing our students for their next steps, and this funding will support programs in accomplishing that aim.

04/30/2026

The Call for 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellows is open now, and applications are due May 16.

LevelUP Fellows receive a total of $2,500 in university professional development funds. Funds are dispersed after the successful completion of each of the following milestones:

- Fellows Forum Participation $750
- Project Plan Submission $750
- Project Completion $1,000

https://bit.ly/4w3wkVX