Course Evaluation and Assessment
Online and Hybrid Course Reviews
The course review process is designed to provide online and hybrid faculty with feedback regarding their course development and also serve as a catalyst for continued growth. These reviews, conducted by the office of Instructional Technology, help ensure that students enrolled in online and hybrid courses are receiving instruction in a consistent format that meets MACC standards. A group of MACC faculty regularly meet to offer input and guidance in the development of these guidelines.
Course reviews are conducted once per year for new faculty. After two years of consistent positive performance, they may move to a two-year cycle. After five years of consistent positive performance, they may move to a three-year cycle. There may be exceptions depending on situations where faculty consistently score below or exceed expectations. A thorough review is required before a course is taught online for the first time.
Reviewers check that the online course content follows the Online and Hybrid Course Review form and includes required components, an up-to-date gradebook, appropriate and consistent course design and flow, instructor interaction, responsiveness, and feedback throughout the semester.
Quality Matters
As part of its commitment to continuous improvement in online education, MACC integrates the nationally recognized Quality Matters (QM) rubric into its own Online and Hybrid Course Review process. QM standards help support consistent, high-quality course design focused on clarity, alignment, and student engagement. Faculty are encouraged to use these standards when developing or revising courses. Instructional Technology staff are available to assist with applying QM-informed practices throughout the course design process.
Student Course Evaluations
Student course evaluations will be conducted online for each class in each term, including all summer terms and Wintermester. Prior to evaluations opening to students, instructors will receive an email with the timeframe that evaluations will be available. Students will receive notification via their MACC student email and Canvas messages.
Course evaluations allow the student to rate the instructor’s performance as well as other aspects of the course. Instructors will receive an email with instructions on how to access results when evaluation reports are available. Results will be available prior to the start of the next semester.