In June 2016, Northeast Iowa Community College joined the Assessment Academy cohort. During the initial meeting, the group developed an overarching theme called Celebrating Learning and Student Success (CLASS) as the primary project for the College.
Fully developing Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with systematic, repeatable processes that promote analysis and change.
Collecting, using, and promoting data as a tool for change and continuous improvements.
Creating a system for personal and professional growth for the College to promote a better understanding of learning and every college employee's role in that process.
How do you become a CLASS Team member?
You may volunteer to be a part of the Class Team.
A Dean or CLASS Team member may ask you to participate.
The Faculty Curriculum Mentoring team’s role is to guide faculty in their course guide development/revision processes and ensure that the process maintains alignment with the College’s learning assessment practices.
The Curriculum Committee, in support of the Faculty Curriculum Mentoring Team, oversees the alignment of course guides with our mission, vision, and philosophy. This is achieved by reviewing and approving new course guides and modifications to existing ones.
Laura Menke (LEAD)
Dean of Allied Health
Jennifer Anglin
Allied Health Faculty - PEOSTA
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Nikki Brodbeck
Allied Health Faculty - CALMAR
Nancy Gilmour
Nursing Faculty - CALMAR
Val Gunhus
Social Science Faculty - CALMAR
Renee Wright
Math Faculty - PEOSTA
The Course Blueprinting team assists faculty with documenting how each course’s assessments, instructional materials, and learning activities aid students in achieving educational learning outcomes in alignment with NICC course guides.
MJ Dachelet (LEAD)
Executive Director of Instructional Innovation & Design (DIID) - REMOTE
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Shannon Brenner
DIID Instructional Designer/Adjunct Faculty - REMOTE
Gina Ellerbach-Tone
DIID Instructional Designer - PEOSTA
Denise English
DIID Instructional Designer - PEOSTA
Dr. Jeff Henry
Science Faculty - CALMAR
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Marilee Mai
Faculty Development Specialist - CALMAR
Jordan O'Connell
DIID Instructional Designer/Humanities Adjunct Faculty - DUBUQUE/PEOSTA
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Jesse Rhomberg
Social Sciences Faculty - PEOSTA
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Co-curricular programs are suited to the institution's mission and contribute to the educational experience of its students. Examples: Service learning, professional clubs or organizations, athletics, honor societies, career services, etc. (Source: HLC).
Each co-curricular unit is expected to submit a co-curricular assessment plan that includes identified learning outcomes and methods to collect and assess data related to these outcomes. Subsequently, each unit provides periodically updated assessment plans and assessment reports that the Co-Curricular Assessment Committee reviews on a regular cycle. The co-curricular assessment plans and reports are written following committee-defined rubrics.
Jordan O'Connell (LEAD)
Instructional Designer/Adjunct Faculty - PEOSTA/DUBUQUE
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Chris Entringer
Enrollment Advisor and Career Services Coordinator - PEOSTA
Victor Lieberman
Director of Learning Resources - PEOSTA
Sherry Massman
Enrollment Advisor - CALMAR
Jeff Murphy
Executive Dean of Communication, Humanities, Math and Social Science - CALMAR
Kara Popp
Director of Student Life, Diversity & Leadership - PEOSTA
In collaboration with the Data Evaluation Team and backed by administrative support to fulfill its mandate, the CLO Committee will be structured into several sub-committees. These sub-committees include Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Lifelong Learning, and Diversity.
The chief goal of these entities is to encourage an enduring advancement of pedagogical methodologies and learning by initiating the recognition of and assessment metrics for each of the Common Learning Outcomes in all offered courses. Subsequently, the CLO sub-committees will maintain oversight of the assessment procedures, collate the results, and disseminate this information to all stakeholders of the College.
Dawn Klosterman
CLO LEAD
Allied Health Faculty - PEOSTA
Laura Menke
Administrative Champion - PEOSTA
Amy Rausch
Allied Health Faculty - PEOSTA
CORE TEAM MEMBER
David Redmond
Humanities Faculty - PEOSTA
Matt Simon
Faculty - CALMAR
Tess Williams
Allied Health Faculty - PEOSTA
Renee Wright
Math Faculty - PEOSTA
Kylie Loeffelholz
CLO LEAD
Communications Faculty - PEOSTA
Jeff Murphy
Administrative Champion - CALMAR
Carla Heathcote
Graphic Arts Faculty - PEOSTA
Jodi Kremer
TRiO Staff - PEOSTA
Angela Pyzocha
CTE Faculty - PEOSTA
Alison Thompson
Communications Faculty (PTR) - CALMAR
Bonnie Wenthold
Communications Faculty - REMOTE
Michelle Markham
CLO LEAD
Communications Faculty - PEOSTA
Mike Gau
Administrative Champion - PEOSTA
Heather Cleveland
Nursing Faculty - CALMAR
Lisa Digman
CTE Faculty - PEOSTA
Michele Grant
Allied Health Faculty - PEOSTA
Medhanie Mekonnen
CLO LEAD
Accounting Faculty - CALMAR
Sarah Carlson
Administrative Champion - PEOSTA
Mary Jo Friedmann
Nursing Faculty - PEOSTA
Maren Larsen
CTE Faculty - PEOSTA
The Data Evaluation Team oversees the collection and maintenance of all course assessment information, adhering to the guidelines set by the assessment planning groups. They also facilitate data sharing and reporting tailored to the specific needs of campus stakeholders.
Caleb Feuling (Lead)
Instructional Systems Support Specialist - PEOSTA
Evelyn Buday
Social Science Faculty - PEOSTA
Chelsea Clegg
Online Science Faculty - REMOTE
Tim Doffing
Math Faculty - PEOSTA
Denise English
Instructional Designer - PEOSTA
Lora Hannan
Allied Health Faculty - PEOSTA
CORE TEAM MEMBER
Brandon Kadlec
Institutional Research Manager