Evaluation of Learning and Teaching at CSU
The Online Evaluation of Subjects (OES) System
The OES system came into operation from Spring 2005 and replaced the old paper-based surveys. It comprises 11 core items that are mandatory. These core items can be supplemented with a customised set of items that are located in a comprehensive categorised item bank. The OES system provides subject coordinators with a 4-week window in each session to customise their online subject surveys. Thereafter, in that session, the student submission window opens for a 4-week period to allow students to complete their respective subject surveys online. Each session has its set of key dates for customising and submitting the surveys.
Online Help is available for subject coordinators to customise their surveys.
To show that the University takes feedback from students about their subjects and teaching very seriously, all data in the form of core item means are presented graphically by School from Spring 2004 to the last concluded session.
The Evaluation Unit provides annual reports on the OES data that have been aggregated across all sessions for Schools, Faculties and the University. These reports are available for 2006 and 2007.
Academic staff prepare subject reviews based on student feedback from the Online Evaluation of Subjects (OES). Heads of Schools compile their school reports based on these subject reviews. These reports are available for 2006 and 2007.
Information for Students
Some useful information about the OES and various details pertaining to confidentiality and how the data collected is used, can be found here.