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Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation

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:

Data Dashboard

View the detailed Jeffco Dashboard reports, including enrollment.

Information at a Glance, Fall 2025 Enrollment:

  • College Credit Head Count: 3,730 students
  • Full-Time (12+ Credit Hours): 1,632 (43.75%)
  • Part-Time (>12 Credit Hours): 2,098 (56.25%)
  • Male: 1,554 (41.66%)
  • Female: 2,165 (58.04%)

A+ Program Students Enrolled at Jefferson College for Fall 2024: 625 (16.76%)

Degrees/Diploma Awards Conferred
30,568 awarded since 1966

Meet Our Team

Department of Institutional Effectiveness & Innovation

Dr. Josephine Kershaw, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Innovation
Sarah Joiner, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Matt Husky, Sr. Institutional Research Data Analyst
Ryan Kelly, Institutional Research Data Analyst
Andy Swanson, Institutional Research Data Analyst
Megan Derosier, PT Grants Manager
Noora Noushan, PT Student Assistant

Shared Governance

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

Assessment Committee Co-Chairs
Jennifer Van Wyk & TBD

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

Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Matt Husky & TBD