1. Using the UB Course Evaluation System A Guide for Staff The UB Course Evaluation System is powered by

2. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators The Faculty Senate Course Evaluation Committee has defined 16 core questions to be included on all course evaluations. UB Core Questions can be found at: -http://www.buffalo.edu/course- evaluation/help/faq/departmentQuestions.htmlhttp://www.buffalo.edu/course- evaluation/help/faq/departmentQuestions.html -the end of this presentation Course Evaluation Items

3. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Each academic unit can add up to 10 additional qualitative and quantitative custom questions per course. Course Liaisons have been identified in each decanal area to coordinate the addition of custom questions. Course Evaluation Items

4. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Faculty will be prompted with an email from Campus Labs at least one week before evaluations are open. From: notification@ce.mail.campuslabs.com To: Smith, Jane Subject: Course Evaluations Open Soon Students will receive an email from Campus Labs on the day that evaluations open. Faculty and staff will receive an email from Campus Labs with summary reports after final grades have been posted for the term. Email Notification

5. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators PDFs of Summary Reports (both qualitative and quantitative) will be sent to chairs and/or their designees. Staff can also log in to see reports online at https://sunybuffalo.campuslabs.com/ce/reporting Viewing Reports

6. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Course Evaluation uses the same login as other UB central services. Logging In Enter your UBITName and Password and click Log in. You will be directed to your staff landing page.

7. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators You can click on reports for all faculty evaluated in a particular term. Only primary instructors will have the qualitative and quantitative summary reports in PDF format. Faculty Reports

8. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Sample Qualitative Report (Excerpt)

9. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Sample Quantitative Report (Excerpt)

10. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Question Mean Analysis Tool Allows the chair or dean to compare faculty in a unit to: -all other faculty at UB; -those in a particular decanal area; -those in a particular department. Provides the ability to drill down to see the names of faculty who are receiving ratings above or below average.

11. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Course evaluation data will be most useful when response rates are high (at least 75%). Research shows that students are most likely to complete evaluations when the importance of evaluations is discussed in class. Deans and Chairs can ensure that faculty are communicating to students the importance of course evaluations for improving the instructional environment at UB. Your Participation is Important!

12. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Evaluations can be completed on any mobile device. Instructors may provide time in class for students to complete evaluations on smart phones, tablets and laptops. This will have a big impact on response rates. Mobile-Responsive Technology

13. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Responses are COMPLETELY anonymous! Instructors or staff cannot see the identity of respondents, nor can they link responses to a specific student. Anonymity of Course Evaluations

14. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators Our support staff is available to answer your questions about UB’s new course evaluation system. Email: ubce @ buffalo.eduubce @ buffalo.edu Help site: http://www.buffalo.edu/course-evaluation.html http://www.buffalo.edu/course-evaluation.html Resources and Support

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18. UB Course Evaluation System: Administrators UB Core Questions 10 The following question is only asked if very dissatisfied or dissatisfied is marked on any of the items above.

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