FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 • WESTMINSTER, CO
2025 Colorado Regional Assessment Council (CoRAC) Conference
Join Us at CoRAC 2025!
The 2025 CoRAC Conference is a one-day event bringing together professionals from two- and four-year public institutions in Colorado and surrounding areas to explore and share best practices in assessment. Whether you’re seasoned in the field or new to assessment, this conference is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
- Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Location: Front Range Community College, Westminster Campus
- Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Cost: Free!
Key Details
- Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in assessment at higher education institutions.
- We have reached capacity and closed registration.
Event Highlights
- Engaging Speakers: Gain insights from thought leaders in assessment.
- Interactive Breakouts: Participate in discussions tailored to your interests.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers from across the region.
CoRAC 2025 Flyer
Schedule
Friday, February 21, 2025
8:00 AM-8:50 AM | Registration/Breakfast |
9:00 AM-9:45 AM | Keynote Session, Nassim Ebrahimi |
10:00 AM-10:50 AM | Breakout Session 1 |
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Lunch |
12:30 PM-1:20 PM | Breakout Session 2 |
1:30 PM-2:20 PM | Breakout Session 3 |
2:30 PM-3:00 PM | Social Networking |
Dr. Nassimi Ebrahimi

Recalibrating the Compass: Aligning with Purpose to Detangle Assessment
Assessment has the power to illuminate success, foster equity, and drive continuous improvement- when it’s purposefully aligned. However, without a clear direction, it can feel overwhelming and disconnected from meaningful change. In this keynote, Dr. Nassim Ebrahimi will explore how institutions can recalibrate their assessment practices to ensure they remain mission-driven, student-centered, and actionable.
Breakout Session 1
10- 10:50 am
Room c-0578
Student Basic Needs Insecurity at the University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Crystal Cyr, Nash Albrecht, UC Boulder
room c-0401
Grants and Assessment
Edward Chusid, Front Range Community College
room c-0577
Pursuit of the Exceptional Student Experience through Continuous Process Improvement
Gabriel Castano, Kailee Henry, Front Range Community College
Room c-0403
Picturing Assessment: Using Questions, Pictures, Feedback, and Process to Create the Teaching Excellence Center
April Leqandowski, Dr. Catlyn Keenan, Elizabeth Griswold, Front Range Community College
Breakout Session 2
12:30- 1:20 pm
room c-0578
Tales from Your Friendly Neighborhood Assessment Lead: Improving Faculty Participation through Dedicated Support
Liz Medendorp, Ann Oreskovich, Kristi Harshbarger, Patty Rello, Amanda Mayes, Pueblo Community College
room c-0401
Engaging Asynchronous Learners with Active Learning Principles
Mikayla Martinez, Front Range Community College
Room c-0403
Closing Equity Gaps Through Student Learning Outcome Assessment
Amy Holly, Aaron Leff, Front Range Community College
Breakout Session 3
1:30- 2:20 pm
room c-0578
Measuring Learning: Why Quantitative Measures of Learning Fall Short- and an Overview of Possible Alternatives
Mark Hussey, Front Range Community College
room c-0401
Taking MyCourse (D2L) Outside of the Box
Jeanne Dickey, M.Ed., Front Range Community College
room c-0403
Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Front Range Community College
Dawn Reed, Ryan Lambert, Front Range Community College
Event Venue
FRCC Westminster Campus Map
Westminster Campus Maps and Parking Info
Front Range Community College | 3645 West 112th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031
Registration and Breakfast in the Rotunda
Keynote session in the Rocky Mountain Room