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

