John Wood Community College Curriculum Committee met Oct. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting convened at 2:00 p.m. Present virtually via zoom conference were Dr. Randy Greenwell; trustee, Mr. Mike Elbe; president, Dr. Laurel Klinkenberg; vice president of instruction, and Kristina Johnson; note taker. Absent, Mr. Andy Sprague, trustee.
Dr. Klinkenberg presented an overview of the Higher Learning Commission criteria and components as we are preparing for the HLC 10-year Comprehensive Peer Review. Our on-site visit will be October 24th and 25th, 2022. Dr. Klinkenberg and Mr. Josh Welker, co-chairs of the HLC Steering Committee, hold bi-monthly meetings with committee co-chairs to work on completing the Assurance Argument which is due September 2022.
Currently JWCC is in the Open Pathway cycle for reaffirmation of accreditation which is a one of two pathways. Criterion 3 & 4, Teaching and Learning primarily focus on Instruction Services work which will provide an opportunity for faculty to be engaged in the process.
During the Spring 2022 term, Instruction will begin revisions to the curriculum process, improving the efficiency and updating forms.
President Elbe announced Board training at 4pm prior to the Board meeting on October 20th.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30pm.
https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#curriculum-committee