Overview
SmartEvals is Loyola University Chicago's online platform for course evaluations, managed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. This tool allows students to provide anonymous feedback on courses and faculty, supporting the university's commitment to academic improvement and student satisfaction. SmartEvals facilitates timely, structured course evaluations for enhancing teaching practices and course design across the university.
Key Features
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Anonymous Feedback Collection: Students can submit evaluations anonymously, fostering honest feedback while protecting their privacy.
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Automated Reminders & Notifications: SmartEvals sends automated reminders to students, ensuring higher completion rates and comprehensive feedback for each course.
- Customizable Evaluation Forms: The platform allows for customized questions tailored to specific courses, departments, or academic programs, providing faculty with relevant insights.
- Real-Time Reporting for Faculty: Faculty receive timely reports on evaluation results, allowing them to make immediate or future improvements in teaching methods and curriculum.
Benefits
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Supports Continuous Improvement: SmartEvals empowers faculty to gather actionable insights, helping to enhance course quality and address student needs effectively.
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Accessible and User-Friendly: As a web-based platform, SmartEvals is easy to access from any device, making it simple for students to complete evaluations anywhere, anytime.
- Promotes Student Voice: By providing a structured avenue for feedback, SmartEvals ensures that student perspectives are heard and integrated into course development.
- Data-Driven Insights for Institutional Effectiveness: Aggregated data from evaluations aids Loyola’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness in assessing academic quality and guiding strategic decisions.
Available to
SmartEvals is available to all enrolled students for providing course feedback, and evaluation reports are accessible to faculty and authorized university administrators.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*