December 2025

This submission details the implementation and results of a Midterm Student Feedback (MSF) assessment conducted in Dr. Pargas' ESOL Level 2 class. The primary purpose of the assessment was to gain real-time insight into the factors that help and hinder student learning, enabling continuous pedagogical improvement within the current class term. The MSF was administered anonymously at the midpoint of the course using a three-question worksheet that focused on learning aids, barriers, and suggestions for improvement.

EMCC - OPIE in collaboration with the Shared Gov. Functional Council - POCE will implement a two-part assessment to evaluate how effectively the College is living its Core Values across the campus community. The first component, a Campus Pulse Survey, will measure community perceptions through both quantitative (Likert-scale) and qualitative (open-ended) responses to determine the extent to which the College demonstrates each Core Value.

This assessment examined the impact of a targeted engagement strategy designed to increase students’ sense of belonging and awareness of free campus resources at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC). Motivated by Noel Levitz survey results showing that only 71% of students felt a sense of belonging, this student activation promoted Arts and Composition Division’s production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – abridged (November 13–22, 2025).

As part of Strategic Plan Activity 3.1.B to transform the future of work through improved operational models, the MCCCD Shared Governance Group on Student Access, Success, and Experiences launched the Optimizing Student Services (OSS) Project to identify areas for districtwide optimization. Guided by recommendations from the MCCCD VPSA Council, the first phase focused on transcript evaluation and processing.