Lesley Cooper

As director of institutional effectiveness and assessment, Dr. Lesley Cooper oversees the implementation of the college's strategic plan, institutional research, institutional accreditation & quality improvement, curriculum development, and assessment. Before coming to KCC in 2019, Cooper worked in various roles related to operations, registration and data at Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University and Illinois Central College. Cooper has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Taylor University in Indiana, a master's degree in strategic planning from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a doctorate in higher education administration from Northern Illinois University. The focus of Cooper's doctoral work was guided pathways and engaging faculty to streamline a meaningful educational experience for students. She is also passionate about strategically utilizing data to inform process changes and quality improvements that reduce barriers to completion for students.