Assessment

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College upholds its mission statement through consistent and thoughtful assessment practices that measure student learning and institutional growth. We are committed to ensuring that every student and graduate of the College receives the high-quality education we promise. In order to fulfill this promise, the Assessment and Curriculum Coordinator and Assessment Committee promote, guide, and support outcomes-assessment activities across the institution. This includes the oversight of a systematic process and development of resources for assessment across learning and non-learning units.

ASSESMENT FRAMEWORK
KBOCC’s institution-wide framework for assessing and improving outcomes (at left) is organized into four phases according to the Medicine Wheel framework and implemented through interconnected assessment cycles at various levels of the institution.

Vision In the East, our season of Visioning encourages all participants to bring awareness, intention, and authenticity to the cycle. This is the time to look toward the horizon, to imagine possibilities, and to align our assessment goals with our shared purpose and values.

Embark
In the South, our season of Embarkation encourages all participants to bring illumination and energy to the work of gathering evidence of learning and impact. This is the time for action–teaching, observing, documenting, and engaging in ways that honor relationships.

Reflect
In the West, our season of Reflection encourages all participants to bring humility and respect as we analyze what the evidence tells us. Here we pause to interpret meaning, seek understanding, and learn from our findings with openness and care.

Celebrate and Act
In the North, our season of Celebration and Action honors reciprocity and growth. We recognize accomplishments, share what we have learned, and use those insights to strengthen future practice. This is the time to express gratitude and carry our learning forward into the next cycle.