Tips to Increase Course Evaluation Response Rates
Austin Community College (ACC) is required to conduct student evaluations for each course offered by the College for all semesters.
The tips to increase course evaluation response rates are sourced from semester surveys conducted by the Office of Faculty evaluation. Below are the Tips to Increase Course Evaluation Response Rate Survey results:
For questions, please visit the Course Evaluation FAQ or contact the Office of Faculty Evaluation via email at facultyevaluation@austincc.edu or call 512-223-7992.
The Office of Faculty Evaluation reached out to ACC Faculty who consistently achieved 85-100% course evaluation response rates and gathered the following strategies they implemented to promote course evaluations to their students:
1. Remind students: Remind students both in the syllabus and in class that course evaluations are important and open during the evaluation window. Encourage students to check their email for the evaluation link sent by the Office of Faculty Evaluation. Students can also look for the “Course Evaluation” link in Blackboard. To ensure students have enough time to complete the evaluation, consider allowing them to fill it out during class breaks.
2. Honest conversations: Share with students that course evaluations are important to you and how you use the feedback to improve your teaching.
3. Offer incentives: Offer small incentives, such as extra credit or bonus points, for completing the evaluations, or if X% of the class completes the evaluation.
4. Follow up: Send reminder emails or announcements to students throughout the evaluation period.
5. Be open to feedback: Let students know that you are open to their feedback, even if it is negative. Let them know why their feedback is important to you.
6. Be specific: Ask students specific questions about what they liked and disliked about the course. This will help you get more useful feedback.
7. Thank students: Thank students for taking the time to complete the evaluation. This will show them that you appreciate their feedback.
8. Show the student course evaluation video in class:
We have developed a playlist of videos about course evaluation for students. You may share them with your students to encourage their participation. To share, click on the share icon in the upper right hand corner to copy the link.
Below is a playlist of videos about course evaluation at ACC that you can view and share with your students.
For questions regarding course evaluation response rates, please visit the Course Evaluation FAQ or contact the Office of Faculty Evaluation via email at facultyevaluation@austincc.edu or call 512-223-7992.
We want to hear from you!
Let us know your feedback on the course evaluation process by submitting this survey. Please feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns at facultyevaluation@austincc.edu.