ECC Faculty Assessment Liaisons

In addition to supporting the assessment cohorts in the Advancing Equity Through the Assessment of Student Learning Initiative, Faculty Cohort Leads also serve as Assessment Faculty Liaisons to support departments in their course assessment efforts. Faculty Assessment Liaisons help plan assessment activities, foster dialogue to interpret results, and serve as collaborators with departments in helping to coordinate assessment of student learning.

Current Cohort Leads/Assessment Faculty Liaisons

Assessment Faculty Liaison Role

Within the Advancing Equity Through Assessment Initiative, in support of their assessment cohort

Facilitate Faculty Course Lead meetings and discussions (2-3 meetings each semester).
Collaborate with Faculty Course Leads on assessment plan development
Identify resources and professional development based on cohort needs
Participate in assessment professional development

During semesters 3-6, serve as an assessment liaison and resource for routine course assessment processes for up to 6 assigned departments/programs, with support including

Meeting with ICs and appropriate department faculty at the start of the assessment cycle to support conversations on choosing what to assess and determining assessment methods that effectively align with the chosen outcome(s).
Coordinating with ICs and appropriate department faculty throughout the assessment process for individual support in planning, collecting data, interpreting data, and planning interventions to improve learning.
Providing, as needed professional development support, in collaboration with CETAL, for members of their assigned departments and applicable areas.
Providing individual consultations as needed regarding assessment support.

Additionally, Assessment Faculty Cohort Leads serve on the SLAAC committee.

Assessment Faculty Liaisons Can Support Departments with Course Assessment Processes By

Helping to complete the Learning Improvement Plan and Learning Improvement Report Forms
Brainstorming learning outcomes to choose for course assessment
Determining what available assignments might be most helpful for assessment
Looking at and interpreting data, such as with the Tableau visualization tool
Considering ways to respond to assessment data

Department Assignments

Current Department Assignments

Courses not included in an Advancing Equity Through Assessment Cohort and not currently involved in Program Review were prioritized for pairing with an Assessment Liaison. Those not currently assigned a liaison are encouraged to work with Lisa Wiehle, Manger of Outcomes Assessment.

Communication and Behavioral Sciences

Faculty Assessment Liaison: Sarah Stupegia (English)

Departments/Programs:

Anthropology and Human Geography
Communication Studies
Early Childhood Education
Education
Human Services and Recovery Support Specialist
Psychology

Health Professions

Faculty Assessment Liaison: Jeannie Anderson (English)

Departments/Programs:

Clinical Lab Technology and Histotechnology
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Ophthalmic Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant

Liberal, Visual and Performing Arts

Faculty Assessment Liaison: Amanda Hirsch (English)

Departments/Programs:

Communication Design
Modern Languages
Music
Theater

Math, Science, and Engineering

Faculty Assessment Liaison: Amanda Hirsch (English)

Departments/Programs:

Applied Physical Science, Geography, and Geology
Math

Sustainability, Business, and Career Techologies

Faculty Assessment Liaison:

Departments/Programs:

Computer Aided Design
Criminal Justice
Energy Management and HAC
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Integrated Systems Technology
Truck Driving

Current Cohort Leads/Assessment Faculty Liaisons

Jeannie Anderson

Jeannie has been in distance learning for over 20 years and is currently an adjunct instructor of English at Elgin, Waubonsee, and College of DuPage. While she teaches primarily online, she occasionally enjoys teaching in a face-to-face environment. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication: Journalism from Illinois State University and her Masters in Writing with an emphasis of literary writing from DePaul University. She completed a Master Online Teaching Certificate from Illinois Online Network in 2010 and ACUE's Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices as well as their Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning microcredential this year. Now that her four children are older, she is able to focus more on faculty development and engagement, which, coupled with online teaching, is her true passion in education.

Amanda Hirsch

Amanda is the Assistant Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning at NIU, an adjunct professor, and an active community theatre board member/director/actor. She began teaching in 2008 and has been adjunct teaching for ECC's English Department since 2015. She also tutored in The Write Place for a number of years. Amanda holds a Ph.D. in English from NIU and has extensive experience in higher education. An ACUE-credentialed educator, Amanda specializes in developmental education, online teaching, and faculty development. Amanda's research interests include equity in education, accessibility, and innovative pedagogical approaches. Amanda was recently awarded the 2024 Pick Laudati Rare Books and Special Collections Fellowship through Northern Illinois University Libraries and looks forward to examining racial prejudice and xenophobia in H.P. Lovecraft's original works and their impact on contemporary cosmic horror narratives, particularly focusing on how Lovecraft Country grapples with this problematic legacy while addressing contemporary racial issues.

Sarah Stupegia

Sarah has been teaching for nearly 15 years as an adjunct instructor at College of DuPage, Elmhurst University, Waubonsee Community College, and here at Elgin. Sarah teaches both online and in person courses in English, Developmental Composition, Literature, and Study Skills. She earned her BA in English from Elmhurst University, Masters in English from Loyola University, and a Masters in Education from National Louis University. Additionally, she has recently received ACUE's Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices as well as their Fostering a Culture of Belonging microcredential. Sarah is looking forward to sharing her experience and perspective with the team.

Meghan Staskal-Bradt

Meghan has been teaching at Elgin since 2019 in the Adult Basic Education Department. She currently teaches courses in English, Literature, Science, History, and Constitution. Previously she taught at College of DuPage and Waubonsee Community College in the Adult Ed and ESL Departments. Meghan earned her BS in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, her Masters in Reading from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and her Masters in History from Arizona State University. She developed curriculum for the Bridge and Constitution classes and collaborated internationally to create a class focused on colonization in Ghana and South Africa. Meghan presented “Are you Ready” at IACEA and “Creating Strong Relationships in the Classroom” at Teach ECC and APC. She also continues to mentor students as part of the Center for Undergraduate Research, Innovation and Creativity and is the faculty advisor for National Adult Honor Society. Meghan is excited to use her perspectives and experiences to create meaningful learning opportunities with her cohort.

Nina Ulman

Nina began teaching in 2014 and has been an adjunct instructor for ECC's History and Political Science Department since 2015. Nina earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, with a minor in Religious Studies and a concentration in Education, from Monmouth College, and a Master’s in History, along with Preparing Future Faculty and E-Learning certificates, from Marquette University. From 2021-2023, Nina served as a course lead for the Advancing Equity through Assessment of Student Learning Initiative. Currently, Nina is further developing her skills by pursuing ACUE's Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices and the Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning microcredential. Nina continues to enhance and refine her instruction and pedagogical approaches by studying and applying high-impact, evidence-based teaching strategies, use of innovative online methodologies, and a commitment to fostering equitable and accessible learning environments.

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