Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): A College Commitment
Lewis and Clark is committed to the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Fundamentally, these principles focus on:
- The continuing monitoring and assessment of quality and effectiveness throughout the institution.
- A clear definition of goals, objectives, and success measures upon which we will base our performance evaluation.
- The regular solicitation of input and feedback from key stakeholders.
- Institutionalized, periodic and formal review of progress by department and division.
- The application of lessons learned into actions that improve the quality and effectiveness of what we do.
The implementation of sound assessment
practices across the institution is a critical element of this commitment to
CQI. Assessment involves the disciplined and continuing evaluation of our
performance as educators, service providers, and stewards of the public trust.
Consequently, our institutional assessment strategy concentrates on four
performance areas:
1) Learning and Academic Achievement, 2) Programs and Services, 3)
Environment and Infrastructure, and 4) Operations and Management. These areas
encompass all of the College’s programs, departments, operations, and
mission-related activities, and define our focus for the assessment of quality
and effectiveness. This is a big challenge that can be met only if CQI and
assessment practices are embraced at every level of the College.
This links above will take you to a range of information that documents the College’s commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement and the continuing assessment of quality and effectiveness.
