Outcomes Innovation Council (OIC)

Mission

The Outcomes Innovation Council (OIC) brings together faculty, staff, and academic leaders to support a vibrant culture of learning and improvement at Waubonsee. Guided by our shared values and the vision of RISE 2030, the Council encourages thoughtful exploration of new ideas, reflective teaching, and meaningful outcomes practices that help our students—and our college—grow and thrive.

Purpose and Focus Areas

The Outcomes and Innovation Council serves as a collaborative forum to:

• Celebrate and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement across teaching, learning, and student success.
• Support faculty and staff in exploring and implementing new instructional approaches, tools, and strategies.
• Create space for ongoing dialogue about student learning outcomes and the role of outcomes in shaping inclusive, engaging learning environments.
• Reflect on and respond to changing student needs, new technologies, and opportunities for academic innovation.
• Connect Waubonsee’s daily work with the broader goals outlined in the RISE 2030 strategic plan, especially those related to academic excellence and student experience.

Core Principles

• Student learning is at the heart of all we do.
• Innovation and outcomes reporting should feel manageable, meaningful, and connected to our shared mission.
• Collaboration across departments and roles creates the strongest foundation for positive change.
• Our work is rooted in curiosity, reflection, and care—not compliance or judgment.
• We value inclusive practices that honor the diversity of our students and communities.
• The Council maintains a clear distinction between learning outcomes and personnel evaluation.

OIC membership aims to include a minimum of two faculty members from each division, we welcome all interested faculty and staff. 

Interested in becoming an OIC member? Contact an Outcomes Innovation Liaison for more information:

Lilia Mendoza, Professor of Foreign Language  lmendoza@waubonsee.edu

Michelle Lindquist, Associate Professor of English Developmental Education  mlindquist@waubonsee.edu

Outcomes Innovation Council (OIC) Charter

Faculty Liaison Role Sheet