Author: Katie

As a department head, dean, or chair, you know that course evaluations provide critical insights into teaching effectiveness, curriculum design, and student engagement. But ensuring that faculty are prepared for evaluations—and that students provide meaningful feedback—requires a proactive approach. While SmartEvals streamlines the process, faculty still play a crucial role in encouraging participation and guiding …

Course evaluations are packed with valuable insights, but sorting through individual responses can feel overwhelming. While one student might love your teaching style, another might suggest changing everything—and that’s just in the same class! Instead of focusing on isolated opinions, the real power of course evaluations comes from aggregated data—the ability to spot patterns across …

Gathering course evaluation feedback is an essential part of improving teaching and learning experiences. But let’s be honest—reading through pages of student responses can feel overwhelming. Sifting through feedback, identifying key takeaways, and deciding what to implement can be a challenge, especially when comments range from deeply insightful to… well, less helpful ones like “This …

Increasing response rates is only half the battle when it comes to course evaluations. The real challenge? Getting feedback that’s actually useful. While it’s great when students take the time to complete evaluations, responses like “Good class” or “Great professor” don’t offer much insight. So how can instructors encourage students to provide thoughtful, detailed feedback …