Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation

As its vision, Jefferson College strives to inspire our community to explore, develop, and engage in innovative learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. The Department of Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation (InSPIRED) provides resources for the campus community to achieve the vision of Jefferson College with data that supports the strategic priorities of:

• Student Success
• Instructional Excellence
• Operational Excellence
• Community Engagement

About Us

The Department of Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation works to advance Jefferson College’s mission through resources for data-informed initiatives and innovation in the areas of:

• Accreditation & Assessment (A-Teams)
• Innovation, Community Engagement, and Research (ICER)
• Grants & Sponsored Programs (Grants)
• Integrated Strategic Planning & Institutional Research (SPIRe)
• Online Learning (JCOOL)

Data Dashboard

Learn how to view detailed Jeffco Dashboard reports, including enrollment.

Information at a Glance, Fall 2024 Enrollment:

• College Credit Head Count: 3,775 students
• Full-Time (12+ Credit Hours): 1,701 (45.1%)
• Part-Time (>12 Credit Hours): 2,074 (54.9%)

Student Summary:

• Male: 40.5% (1,529)
• Female: 57.5% (2,172)
• Unknown: 2% (4)

A+ Program Students Enrolled at Jefferson College for Fall 2024: 573 (15.3%)

Degrees/Diploma Awards Conferred
29,691 awarded since 1966

Meet Our Team

Department of Institutional Effectiveness & Innovation

Dr. Josephine Kershaw, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Innovation
TBA, Grants Manager
Matt Husky, Sr. Institutional Research Data Analyst
Andy Swanson, Institutional Research Data Analyst
Dr. Dan Lauder, Sr. Instructional Designer
Karen Altenau-Smith, Instructional Designer Assistant
Anson Froeschner, PT Helpdesk Assistant
Tobias Beyatte, PT Helpdesk Assistant
Devin Stokely, PT Student Assistant
TBA, Sr. Administrative Assistant

Shared Governance

Accreditation Committee Co-Chairs
Dr. Jan Johnson & Amy Kausler

Assessment Committee Co-Chairs
David Smith & Dr. Dan Lauder

Community Engagement & Outreach Committee Co-Chairs
Brandi Gallaway & Sarah Lafser

Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Matt Husky & Susan Todd