“How Flexible Delivery and Authentic Assessment Are Reshaping Industrial Maintenance Education” highlights how Kirkwood Community College’s Industrial Maintenance Technology program integrates flexible learning models and real-world, performance-based assessment to accelerate skill mastery and meet employer needs. Authors explore mastery-based progression, open lab delivery, and industry-aligned authentic assessments that allow students to advance at their own pace while demonstrating job-ready competencies. As part of the League’s ongoing commitment to share innovative practices that enhance access, quality, and workforce relevance in community colleges, this Member Spotlight offers practical takeaways for educators and administrators nationwide.

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