Background Information
DMACC has a long history of using LEAN to streamline and improve experiences for students, faculty and staff. Though there have been many successes, there continues to be a need to expand continuous quality improvement beyond just the LEAN methodology, and to ensure that all key areas of the college are constantly engaged in evaluating and improving processes.
“Improving What We Do” is a process that will provide structure, support and accountability across the college. Identified key areas will be constantly engaged to improve quality in their areas. A newly formed Commission will provide direction and oversight to the process and will ensure all projects align with the College’s strategic plan.
This process will enhance our already existing culture of improvement, provide training and support to all areas of the college, and improve service to students, faculty and staff.
Charge to Commission
The charge to this Commission is: To grow our culture of improvement by enhancing service to students and customers both internally and externally, through assuring all key areas of the college are actively engaged in meaningful quality improvement initiatives.
Commission Members and Contact Information
Commission Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2017
February 20, 2017
January 23, 2017
December 14, 2016
November 9, 2016
October 12, 2016
September 20, 2016
Newsletter
May 9, 2017
Current Projects
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
Project Lead(s): Hollie Coon and Ahmed Onwona-Agyeman
Marketing Customer Survey
Project Lead: Todd Jones
Entry Cut Scores for Credit Programs
Projects Lead(s): Megan Patton & Jenny Foster
260E Headcount Visit Process
Project Lead(s): Kim Didier and Ben Voaklander
1098-T - Gathering Taxpayer Identification Number Info
Project Lead(s): Joe Seuntjens
DMACC Foundation Scholarship Program
Project Lead(s): Tara Connolly
DMACC Vehicle Chargeback Improvement
Project Leads: Ned Miller and Barb Meeker
Electronic Hiring Process
Project Lead(s): Jim Casey
Enhanced Academic Advising
Project Lead(s): Wade Robinson
Faculty Liaison
Project Lead(s): Mark Steffen
Federal Work Study
Project Lead: Ean Freels
High School Degree Tracker
Project Lead(s): Michael Lentsch and Randy Gabriel
Improving Efficiency of Inter-campus Department Meetings
Project Lead(s): Tony Paustian and Andrew Neuendorf
Information Security Policy
Project Lead(s): Joe Lane and Shon Miles
Inquiry Tracking
Project Lead(s): Joel Lundstrom
Iowa Law and Sanitation Online Class
Project Lead(s): Jill Whitson and Curt Buhr
Learning Outcomes Alignment
Project Lead(s): Laura Douglas and Beth Baker-Brodersen
Professional Growth of DMACC Faculty
Project Lead(s): Jim Casey and Anna Conway
Returning to Learning Information Sessions
Project Lead(s): Robert Nalean and Jean Ostrander
Important Dates
Monday, June 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. – Continuous Improvement Commission Meeting
Monday, April 17 2017, at 1:00 p.m. – Continuous Improvement Commission Meeting
Monday, February 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. - Continuous Improvement Commission meeting
Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. - Continuous Improvement Commission meeting
Friday, September 30 – Deadline for project proposals from all Key Areas
