It’s course evaluation time—faculty’s opportunity each semester to learn from students. Students can provide honest, valuable feedback that can lead to improved teaching methods and course content.
The college aims to increase the number of students who complete course evaluations. Last semester, approximately one-third of students (34.9%) completed a course evaluation.
The main summer 2024 course evaluations are open from July 15 to 29. However, survey periods will vary for different sessions. Faculty and students are encouraged to check the Course Evaluation Calendar for specific dates.
Some tips for faculty to help increase course evaluation submission:
- Send a reminder encouraging your students to submit their anonymous course evaluation by the deadline. Also, students will be automatically entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card after they submit their course evaluation.
- Share the ACC Student Course Evaluation web page that explains how to submit them: austincc.edu/submityourcourseevaluation
- Share this video with your students so they can hear from other students and faculty about why course evaluation is important.
- Make sure the course evaluation link is available in Blackboard’s left-side navigation menu. By default, the “Course Evaluation” link is added to all courses in Blackboard. If for any reason you don’t see it, here’s a video tutorial showing you how to bring the link back.
Students can submit evaluations by either:
- Using the direct survey link emailed to their ACC address from the Faculty Evaluation Office.
- Accessing Blackboard, clicking “Tools,” then selecting the “Course Evaluation” link.
Learn more and view the evaluation dates and deadlines on the Student Evaluation web page.
If you have more questions about course evaluations, visit the Course Evaluation FAQ page for faculty.