Quincy Reporter

John Wood Community College Board of Trustees Curriculum Committee met Aug. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting convened at 2:00 p.m. Present virtually via zoom conference were Dr. Randy Greenwell; trustee, Mr. Andy Sprague; trustee, Mr. Mike Elbe; president, Dr. Laurel Klinkenberg; vice president of instruction, and Kristina Johnson; note taker.

The Fall semester preparation and current process was discussed.

The Fall semester is like pre-COVID classrooms resuming 3-feet distance between students; masks are required if 6 ft physical distancing is not possible. Spring schedules are in progress, anticipating offering face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses as well.

The Fall Faculty Convocation was successful and was attended by at least half of Faculty in person while others attended virtually. Dean’s meetings and individual Department meetings followed.

Union/Administration meetings were held for collaboration and communication prior to fall semester start.

Next, information was shared about Institutional Goals.

The 4-year Assurance Review was during 2016/17. The HLC is requiring assessment for curricula and co-curricular. Institutional goals have now replaced the educational goals. A JWCC team attended the HLC Assessment Academy in 2019. The Student Committee was formed, which consists of faculty/staff, that is carrying out the Assessment Academy Project. The first Institutional Goals workshop will be held on August 20, 2021, faculty curriculum map courses, and staff will align areas with Goals. The HLC Assessment Academy Midpoint Round Table will be held virtually in October.

The HLC Ten-Year Comprehensive Review.

John Wood Community College will be reviewed on October 24th & 25th, 2022, by the Higher Learning Commission. Dr. Laurel Klinkenberg and Mr. Josh Welker oversee the steering committee, evaluating documents and processes to prepare for the site visit.

https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#curriculum-committee