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SETE Information for Faculty

The SETE surveys gather student feedback using 18 questions across six instructional areas, along with one overall effectiveness question and two open-ended feedback questions.  The categories and questions on the SETE surveys are listed below.  Faculty additionally have the option to add up to five course-specific questions by logging into myMemphis and selecting “SETE Question Administration” in the “SETE Administration, Monitoring, and Reports” channel under the “Faculty” tab.  Addition of course-specific questions to SETE surveys should be completed prior to the open date listed on the SETE Availability Calendar, at which time students are invited to provide their input online.  Their input is anonymous, and you will not be able to review their feedback until after grades have been finalized.  While the instrument is open for student access, you may monitor the number of students who have completed the instrument for your courses by logging into myMemphis and selecting “Monitor SETE Participation” in the “SETE Administration, Monitoring, and Reports” channel under the “Faculty” tab.  Please encourage students to complete the SETE for your course by communicating the value you place on student feedback.  Once grades are finalized, you will be able to review reports on each course by logging into myMemphis and selecting “SETE evaluation comments” in the “SETE Administration, Monitoring, and Reports” channel under the “Faculty” tab.  If you are preparing your dossier for promotion and/or tenure, the provost’s office website has instructions on using the OIR grade distribution dashboard to get information required on the SETE summary form for multiple terms and courses at once.

Student Engagement

  1. The instructor stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
  2. The instructor helped me stay motivated.
  3. The instructor encouraged me to actively participate in course activities.

Climate & Inclusion

  1. The instructor accepted students with varied identities and abilities.
  2. The instructor treated students with respect.
  3. The instructor valued contributions from students across genders, races, and cultures.

Communication

  1. The instructor made it easy to access and track course requirements.
  2. I had an opportunity to ask questions in or outside of class.
  3. The instructor clearly communicated course objectives to students.

Content Knowledge

  1. I have become more knowledgeable in this subject because of this course.
  2. My experience in this course has encouraged me to think critically about the subject, develop new ideas, and think more broadly.
  3. Topics, readings, and activities assigned for this class helped me understand important concepts and objectives.

Responsive Instruction

  1. The instructor adjusted instruction to meet students' needs during the course.
  2. The instructor used a variety of activities to teach the course.
  3. The instructor included examples relevant to my experiences when teaching.

Assessment & Feedback

  1. The assessments (e.g., exams, performances, projects, etc.) in this course fairly evaluated my learning.
  2. The instructor gave me quality feedback on my performance.
  3. The assessments were related closely to the expected learning outcomes.

Overall

  1. In general, the instructor was an effective teacher.