Getting Help with Assessment

Assessment Coordinators are non-voting members of Committee for Assessing Student Learning (CASL) that offer assessment expertise and recommendations for designing and using student learning assessment plans in courses and across curricula.

Faculty and staff can join the assessment coordinator program any semester and are encouraged to dedicate a minimum of 4 semesters to complete and implement assessment plans. To learn more about the Assessment Coordinator program, please (webpage link OR contact Karen Hicks, Director of Assessment). 

For the current list of coordinators in each area, visit the CASL website.

The Center for Data Science (CDS) supports the operations of Lansing Community College through the analysis, interpretation, and effective presentation of data. With expertise in data-driven decision making, CDS delivers compelling reports and forecasts for internal and external use.

How CDS supports faculty with course design: 

• CDS hosts open Assessment Help Office Hours for all LCC faculty. Faculty are encouraged to drop in anytime during office hours to chat about assessment in their course, their program of study, or across the college. Assessment office hours are offered virtually through Webex and hosted by Director of Assessment, Karen Hicks. 

• Assessment consultations are also available by appointment. Please contact the Center for Data Science at lcc-cds@lcc.edu to arrange a time for consultation.

Visit the Center for Data Science website for contact information.

The mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is to "foster equitable, accessible, and inclusive practices to empower faculty and enhance their teaching effectiveness, resulting in students achieving desired learning outcomes.  We value faculty strengths: through a collaborative approach, we provide professional learning opportunities, connecting faculty with innovative technologies and evidence-based instructional practices that supplement their expertise in the classroom." 

How CTE supports faculty with course design: 

• The CTE supports faculty through phone assistance, email, virtual office hours, as well as in-person assistance.

• In addition, the CTE hosts:

  •  A variety of professional development opportunities including events, workshops, courses, and faculty orientation.

  • Workshops focused on the Open Learning Lab and open pedagogies that support and encourage engaged learning, student success, equity, and inclusion. Contact the CTE for more information on the Open Learning Lab. 

Visit the Center for Teaching Excellence website for contact information.

The Committee for Assessing Student Learning (CASL) is a standing committee of the Academic Senate. It provides leadership and support related to academic courses and curricula to ensure that academic standards are maintained. 

Visit the CASL website for additional information. 

The eLearning Department is responsible for the administration of D2L, LCC's Course Management System (CMS). D2L support is provided, both in-person and online, to all students and instructors using D2L and online tools integrated into D2L. 

How eLearning supports faculty with course design:

• eLearning supports faculty through phone assistance, email, live chat, virtually online by-appointment, as well as in-person assistance.

• eLearning has Instructional Designers available to assist with all D2L and course design related questions. Complete the Instructional Designer Request to get started! 

• eLearning creates and maintains the Instructor Resource Site, which provides a variety of how-to guides and videos for using D2L and D2L tools.

• eLearning hosts live, online training sessions focused on a variety of D2L and course design topics. Visit the Calendar of Events to view upcoming sessions.

• eLearning offers a variety of self-paced trainings for faculty in D2L. Visit eLearning Self-Paced Trainings  to learn more! 

Visit the eLearning Department website for contact information. 

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) provides resources that foster awareness as well as empower students with knowledge, tools, and experiences that promote global citizenship and a more inclusive campus. ODI envisions a college that is supportive of all perspectives, cultures, and differences. Our core values are evident through services, programs, and initiatives that ensure the creation and maintenance of a diverse and inclusive community that affirms diverse perspectives, attitudes, beliefs, and experiences. 

How ODI supports faculty with course design:

• Promotes an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff feel safe and supported.

• Provides training for students, faculty, and staff, as well as the surrounding community.

• Creates and implements programs that bring diverse perspectives to campus.

• Collaborates with campus and community partners to recruit and retain a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty.

• Coordinates services and programming that improves retention and transition for students from underrepresented populations.

Visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion website for contact information.

The purpose of program review is to guide the development of academic programs on a continuous basis. It is a process through which faculty evaluate the status, effectiveness, and progress of academic programs. Program Review helps faculty identify the future direction, needs, and priorities of their programs. The process is closely connected to strategic planning, resource allocation, and other decision-making processes at the course, program, and institutional levels. However, the real value of program review comes when faculty engage in genuine self-study to understand the underlying aspects of the program’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The primary deliverable of a program review should be an action plan for further development of your academic program. The work that you do as part of the program review process will inform your program’s annual improvement plans, which should then inform your program operating plans.

Find out when your program of study is up for program review by visiting this program review calendar. Access Program Review guidance by reviewing this program review guidebook or by contacting Academic Affairs about the program review process or the Center for Data Science for data inquiries related to program review.