Institutional Assessment Committee
Meeting Minutes from August 22, 2014
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: MCC Executive Boardroom
Attendance: James Dover, Ryan Flood, Tahzeeba Frisby, Sarah Godsave, Susan Hall, Michael Husak, Muhammad Javed,
Gary Kowulak, Howard Kuchta, Robin Lee, Monika Linehan, Richard Lowe, Kyle Moore, Karla Oty, Mary Penick, Adam
Randell, Renee Roach, Lorinda Rogers, Kirsten Underwood, Yanjun Zhao.
Absent: Brandi Parker-Nunley, Barbara Pickthorn, Ronna Vanderslice
1. New IAC Secretary
Mike Husak requested a volunteer to serve as secretary for the IAC committee. Renee Roach volunteered and
the motion passed to appoint her as secretary for the upcoming IAC committee.
2.
Motion to approve last meeting’s minutes
Mike Husak presented minutes from the April 28, 2014 meeting. Howard Kuchta moved to accept the minutes
as presented and Mary Penick seconded the motion. The committee voted to accept the motion and it passed.
3. Review of summer PQIR
Husak thanked those who provided reviews and requested that Karla Oty inform the committee about the
results of the reviews. There are a total of 82 programs to review. Each group will receive 6 or 7 individual
programs. Several IAC members chose to conduct some reviews this summer. These reviews will count toward
their total number of programs needed for review.
4.
Assessment calendar for AY 2014-2015
Husak indicated that calendars were passed out for the upcoming year. The first deadline will be September 3,
2014 and the committee will review based upon that posted deadline.
An IAC group was added to the Group Studio Activity Channel located within the “Faculty” tab in AggieAccess.
The committee is encouraged to use this channel for reviewing documents related to the committee.
5. Fall open faculty/staff assessment Meeting and Workshop
Tentative date for the open meeting is set for September 12, 2014. The initial meeting was postponed due to
turnover within the IAC committee.
Husak announced that Courtney Glazer will assist with the workshop. He stated that any others who would like
to volunteer to help with the workshop are welcome to do so. The IAC committee should be present if at all
possible.
A faculty/staff email will be sent reminding the campus about the upcoming meeting. It will likely be held the
afternoon of September 12, 2014 in Ross Hall (pending room reservation).
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6. Assessment funds
Dr. Oty stated that approximately $10,000 will be available for assessment grants. However, it was mentioned
that the same three departments applied for grants for the last few years. The grants are intended to help
struggling programs as opposed to those who are successful in their assessment outcomes. The VPAA will
distribute the funds to each Dean in the five schools. The Dean will decide where the funds should be disbursed
within the academic departments. $2,000.00 will be reserved for the general education committee.
7. Reviewer assignments for the Academic Advising Center, Enrollment Management and Academic Enrichment
Dr. Oty explained that the term of membership for the IAC committee has been extended to three years as
opposed to the original two year commitment. There are currently ten units who have upcoming deadlines for
outcomes.
There will be a training session available within the next couple of weeks for peer-reviewers who have
assignments due in September. Dr. Oty will be sending an email with available dates.
8. Annual report and two-year update available (via IAC group in AggieAccess)
The annual report is available for viewing within the IAC group in AggieAccess. The report is not for public
dissemination, but only for the direct viewing of the IAC committee.
Dr. Oty reiterates that assessment was a top priority during the most recent HLC visit. Since it was part of the
list of items that needed attention, a five year assessment plan was created. It will soon be time to begin
gathering new goals for the next five year assessment plan. Outcomes seem to be improving throughout the
years, but assessment still needs some attention!
9. Other Business
New peer reviewers were asked to remain for a short meeting following the adjournment of the IAC committee
meeting.
10. Adjourn
Mary Penick made a motion to adjourn. Tahzeeba Frisby seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
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