Degree Portfolio Requirements

As part of Kishwaukee College's assessment program, students intending to graduate with an A.A., A.E.S., A.F.A., or A.S. are required to submit a Degree Portfolio. The Degree Portfolio is used by the College to assess the degree to which our graduates have mastered our general education goals.

Why does Kishwaukee College want me to create a portfolio?

  • Reflecting on your educational experiences at Kishwaukee College can help you to discover more about how you have grown as a student, and may help you to grow stronger as a learner and as a person. The reflection process may also assist you in setting future goals.
  • The portfolio will be used by the College as one of a number of assessment tools that measure how effectively the College meets the educational needs of our students. The College uses this information to continuously improve the teaching/learning process to benefit our students.

Portfolio Due Dates:

  • Spring 2013 Graduation - Due April 25 2013
  • Summer 2013 Graduation - Due July 18, 2013
  • Fall 2013 Graduation - Due December 5, 2013
  • Spring 2014 Graduation - Due April 25, 2014
  • Summer 2014 Graduation - Due July 25, 2014

Preparing Your Portfolio

  • Read the Degree Portfolio Requirements and Grading Rubric. Follow the instructions in this document to prepare a portfolio that best meets the college criteria and demonstrates your abilities as a student.  Throughout your career at Kishwaukee College, save your work from college-level courses so that you can compile a submission for each of the components for your portfolio.
  • View the attached Power Point.
  • Sample portfolios are linked below.
  • Apply for graduation by completing the Graduation Application Form (PDF).
  • Submit your portfolio to Library staff at the Library Circulation Desk by the appropriate due date. No folders or notebooks, please.
  • Envelopes will be provided. No folders or notebooks, please.
  • Fill out the check list indicating that your portfolio is complete and that you have applied for graduation.
  • Upon being checked in by instructional staff you will receive an e-mail indicating whether your portfolio was accepted as complete or if incomplete what items are needed for completion.

How-to Workshops

Get help putting together your Degree Portfolio!

  • March 5, 2013 at 5:30p.m.
  • March 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
  • April 9, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
  • April 16, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.

All workshops meet in L 202, Library Classroom

What else should I know about the degree portfolio process?

  • Your degree portfolio will not be returned to you.
  • College-level work is expected in all item submissions (Work must be from course numbered 100 and above, that means no work submitted from classes numbered 097, 098, etc.).
  • Follow the requirements of the scoring rubrics, not your paper grade, when you make your selections.
  • Either originals or copies of work are acceptable. The work does not have to show the grade given to you by your instructor.
  • You can use items from another college if appropriate work from Kishwaukee College is not available.
  • Audio or video recording of your presentations or speeches, or computer files of art work may be included in your degree portfolio.
  • All writing included in the portfolio is evaluated. This includes the overall cover letter, individual item cover sheets, and actual assignments submitted.

Submit portfolios to:

Staff at the Library Circulation desk

Sample Portfolios

In order to assist you in preparing a Degree Portfolio that will meet expectations, download and review the PDF versions below of examples of past submissions that have met or exceeded the Portfolio Review Committee expectations.

Sample 1

Sections:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Mastery of Basic Terms, Facts, or Concepts in a Particular Course
  3. Mathematical Problem Solving or Scientific Reasoning
  4. Multi-Source Paper
  5. Higher Level Thinking
  6. Most Personally Significant Experience at Kishwaukee

Sample 2

Sections:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Mastery of Basic Terms, Facts, or Concepts in a Particular Course
  3. Mathematical Problem Solving or Scientific Reasoning
  4. Multi-Source Paper
  5. Higher Level Thinking
  6. Most Personally Significant Experience at Kishwaukee

Sample 3

Sections:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Mastery of Basic Terms, Facts, or Concepts in a Particular Course
  3. Mathematical Problem Solving or Scientific Reasoning
  4. Multi-Source Paper
  5. Higher Level Thinking
  6. Most Personally Significant Experience at Kishwaukee

Direct Inquiries about the preparation of your portfolio to:

Anne-Marie Eggleston
Director Library Services
Phone:  815-825-2086, ext. 3660
Office:   L207

Terese Dudek
Biology Instructor
Phone:  815-825-2086, ext. 3640
Office:   B305

Direct Inquiries about the submission of your portfolio to:

Steven E. Squier
Dean, MSB Division
Phone: 815.825.2086 ext.2881
Office: U 331

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