Student Course Feedback (SCF) provides a structured way for students to share their perspectives on their learning experiences. Feedback is collected each academic term to support instructional improvement, curriculum development, and approved academic review processes.
SCF reflects the University’s commitment to thoughtful teaching, continuous improvement, and responsible use of student input.
Purpose
Student Course Feedback serves several important functions across the University:
- Supporting instructional development
- Informing curriculum and program improvement
- Providing standardized information for approved review processes
- Offering students a formal mechanism to share their academic experience
Feedback represents the student perspective and is considered alongside other forms of evaluation and review.
Governance & Oversight
Student Course Feedback is governed through established University policy and faculty governance processes.
The standardized survey instrument and reporting formats are reviewed and approved through Academic Senate oversight. These processes help ensure consistency, transparency, and appropriate use of results across academic units.
For detailed policy information, including the approved instrument and reporting standards, please visit the Policies & Governance section.
Confidentiality & Responsible Use
Student confidentiality is a foundational principle of Student Course Feedback.
Reporting practices are designed to reduce the risk of re-identification, particularly in low-enrollment contexts. Access to results is limited based on role and purpose and is aligned with University policy.
Student feedback is intended to inform instructional improvement and approved academic uses. It is not designed to serve as the sole measure of teaching effectiveness.
Program Leadership & Administration
Student Course Feedback is administered through the Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence.
Program Lead
Adam Halstrom
Feedback & Innovation Systems Manager
Center for Teaching Excellence
The program is also supported by graduate research assistants who contribute to reporting operations, data analysis, and system development.
Campus Collaboration
Student Course Feedback is supported through collaboration with campus partners, including:
- Office of Undergraduate Studies
- Office for Faculty
- Academic Senate Advisory Committee on Student Course Feedback
- University Analytics & Institutional Research (UAIR)
- University Information Technology (UIT)
These partnerships help ensure data integrity, reporting reliability, policy alignment, and responsible implementation.
Contact & Support
For questions about survey administration, reporting access, governance, or confidentiality, please contact:
scf@utah.edu
(801) 581-7597