The purpose of this Standing Committee of the Academic Senate is to provide leadership and support to assist faculty and staff in their efforts towards continuous improvement of student learning outcomes.
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Committee Charter
The Charter was approved by the Academic Senate September 4, 2015.
Charge to the Committee
- Support a learning centered, data-driven culture that uses student learning outcomes to inform continuous improvement of the teaching-learning process.
- Assist, review, and provide feedback on the mapping of assessment methods and learning outcomes across course, program, and institutional levels to ensure alignment.
- Review evidence of outcomes and how those outcomes are measured for all Academic Programs of Study and Co-curricular Programs on a 4-year staggered cycle in conjunction with the Program Review calendar.
- Review, provide tools, and recommend criteria for writing, measuring, and reporting student learning outcomes.
- Provide feedback related to documents and processes used in the administration of Program Review, as well as participating in cross-functional meetings to encourage ongoing program area improvements.
- Collaborate with the Center for Data Science to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the assessment system.
- Collaborate with Academic Senate Standing Committees on issues related to assessment.
- Provide updates, as needed, about innovation and accreditation criteria related to assessment.
- Regularly report CASL's progress to the Academic Senate, retain committee approved meeting minutes, and maintain a representative membership.
Membership
- The Chair must be an Academic Senator who is also a member of the faculty. A Vice-Chair, if needed, will be appointed by the Academic Senate President from amongst the membership of the committee.
- 70% faculty (fulltime and part-time continuing contract status)
- A minimum of 4 Academic Senators. No Senator may serve on more than one standing committee per bylaws.
- Members from each of the following Divisions
- Arts and Sciences
- Health and Human Services
- Technical Careers
- Community Education and Workforce Development
- Academic Affairs
- Student Affairs
- Finance, Administration & Advanced Placement
- Ex-officio Members
- Academic Senate President per Senate Bylaws
- Director of Assessment
- Director of Institutional Research
- Executive Director of the Center for Data Science
- A member should not miss more than 2 meetings a semester
Term/Rotation
- Maximum of 6 years
- Stagger every 3 years
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Committee Members
Timothy Deines, Chair (Academic Senate - Faculty)
Integrated English, Arts & Sciences
deinest@star.lcc.eduGretchen Arthur (Faculty)
Communications, Arts and Sciences
arthur5@star.lcc.eduPatti Ayers (Student Life - co-curricular)
Ombudsperson, Student Support Services
ayersp@star.lcc.eduDana Cogswell (Ex officio)
Director of Institutional Research
Center for Data Science
cogswd@star.lcc.eduMelinda Hernandez (Academic Senate – Faculty)
Integrated English, Arts and Sciences
hernanm@star.lcc.eduKaren Hicks (Ex officio)
Director of Assessment, Center for Data Science
hicksk10@star.lcc.eduHeidi Jordan (Academic Senate - Faculty)
Child Development and Early Education
Heath and Human Services
jordanh@star.lcc.eduMark Kelland (Academic Senate - Faculty)
Psychology, Social Science and Humanities
kellanm@star.lcc.eduMark Khol (CEWD - co-curricular)
Coordinator of LCC East, Community Education & Extension Centers
kholm@star.lcc.eduZachary Macomber (Faculty)
Economics, Business, Communication, & the Arts
petriel@star.lcc.eduRafeeq McGiveron (Administrative)
Project Manager, Academic Affairs
mcgiver@star.lcc.eduRob McLoone (Faculty)
Integrated English, Arts & Sciences
mclooner@star.lcc.eduDale Moler (Faculty)
Mathematics, Arts and Sciences
molerd@star.lcc.eduTracy Nothnagel (Faculty)
Public Service Careers, Technical Careers Division
nothnat1@star.lcc.eduLaura Orta (Administrative)
Director - Centre for Engaged Inclusion (CEI)
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
ortal@star.lcc.eduChuck Page (Library - co-curricular)
Online Learning Librarian, Academic Affairs
pageiic@star.lcc.eduDanielle Savory (Academic Senate - Faculty)
Child Development and Early Education
Health and Human Services
savoryd@star.lcc.eduGwen Telgenhoff (Faculty)
Science, Arts & Sciences
telgenhg@star.lcc.eduJing Wang (Faculty)
Mathematics, Arts and Sciences
wangj@star.lcc.eduKara Wiedman (Administrative)
CMS Instructional Design Specialist, eLearning
chrisk21@star.lcc.edu -
Meeting Dates/Agenda
All meetings of the Committee for Assessing Student Learning (CASL) are open to the public. The AY22 meeting dates are listed below. Please contact the Committee Chair, or contact the Academic Senate's Secretary for information.
2021-2022
Fall 2021
August 27, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesSeptember 10, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesSeptember 24, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesOctober 8, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesOctober 22, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesNovember 5, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesNovember 19, 2021
Agenda | Meeting NotesDecember 3, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes2022-2023
September 9, 2022
Spring 2022
January, 14, 2022
Agenda | Meeting NotesJanuary 28, 2022
Agenda | Meeting NotesFebruary 11, 2022
Agenda | Meeting NotesFebruary 25, 2022
Agenda | Meeting NotesMarch 11, 2022
Spring Break - No Meeting ScheduledMarch 25, 2022
Quorum not met – meeting cancelledApril 8, 2022
Agenda | Meeting Notes-DRAFTApril 22, 2022
Quorum not met - meeting cancelledMay 6, 2022
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Reports
Assessment Reports
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Projects
Lansing Community College Assessment Plans
Program of Study Learning Outcomes Identification
- Program of Study Learning Outcomes Template
- Program of Study Learning Outcomes Directions
- LCC's Essential Learning Outcomes
- Sample of Completed Program of Study Learning Outcome Template
- Learning Outcomes Rubric
- General Education Assessment Scenario
- General Education Assessment Data Collection Instructional Worksheet
Archived Meeting Minutes
Academic Year 2020-2021
Fall 2020 Semester
- August 28, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 11, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 25, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 9, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 23, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 6, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 20, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - December 4, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Spring 2021 Semester
- January 15, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes - January 29, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 12, 2021
Cancelled to allow participation in Campus-wide Strategic Planning Event - February 26, 2021
Cancelled to allow participation in Campus-wide Strategic Planning Event - March 12, 2021
Spring Break - No Meeting Scheduled - March 26, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 9, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 23, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes - May 7, 2021
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Academic Year 2019-2020
Fall 2019 Semester
- September 13, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 27, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 11, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 25, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 8, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 22, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - December 6, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Spring 2020 Semester
- January 17, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - January 31, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 14, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 28, 2020
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 13, 2020
Spring Break - No Meeting Scheduled - March 27, 2020
No Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 10, 2020
No Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 24, 2020
No Agenda | Meeting Notes
Academic Year 2018-2019
Fall 2018 Semester
- August 31, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 14, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 28, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 12, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 26, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 9, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - December 7, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Spring 2019 Semester
- January 18, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 1, 2019
(Cancelled)
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 15, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 1, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 15, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 29, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 12, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 26, 2019
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Academic Year 2017-2018
Fall 2017 Semester
- Septmeber 1, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - Septmeber 15, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - Septmeber 29, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 13, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 27, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 10, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - Decmeber 8, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Spring 2018 Semester
- January 19, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 1, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 15, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 2, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 16, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 30, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 13, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 27, 2018
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Academic Year 2016-2017
Fall 2016 Semester
- September 1, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 15, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 29, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 13, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 27, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 10, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - December 8, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Spring 2017 Semester
- January 19, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 2, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 16, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 2, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 16, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 30, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 13, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 27, 2017
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Academic Year 2015-2016
Fall 2015 Semester
- September 4, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes - September 17, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 1, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 15, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes - October 29, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes - November 12, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes - December 10, 2015
Agenda | Meeting Notes
Spring 2016 Semester
- January 21, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 4, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - February 18, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 3, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 17, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - March 31, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 14, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes - April 28, 2016
Agenda | Meeting Notes
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact committee chair Timothy Deines or one of the CASL Committee members.
Contact the Provost

Administration Bldg, Room 301
Sally Welch
Provost
Phone: (517) 483-1725
E-mail: welchs6@lcc.edu
Laura Medina
Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Phone: (517) 483-1725
Fax: (517) 483-1845
E-mail: medinal3@lcc.edu