Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
About OTEAR
As a reporting unit within University Academic Affairs, the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research (OTEAR) supports teaching evaluation, assessment and program review. OTEAR also engages in research to enhance evidence-based decision making across the university. Our work is driven by collaborations with partners across the institution, best practices around assessment, and continuous improvement.
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Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
Rutgers University
116 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Upcoming Workshops
To view all of our available sessions, please visit our Workshops and Training page.
Adding Questions in Blue for Faculty- Midcourse Surveys
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12:00-12:30 pm This short session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to their midcourse survey in Blue. We will also cover best practices for question design, tips for promoting engagement, and closing the loop. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be…
Writing & Refining the Teaching Philosophy (In-Person Working Session)
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:00am-10:30am This new workshop is a deep dive into what might be the most important piece of a teaching portfolio or teaching statement: the teaching philosophy statement. This reflective and highly personal narrative encapsulates an instructor’s instructional goals, teaching methods, and their approach to assessing student learning. In this interactive session…
Assessment of Learning 101 (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm This workshop explores the fundamentals of academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, course learning goals, and both direct and indirect assessment techniques. We will examine the crucial role of rubrics within the assessment process and discuss how assessment strategies can effectively inform course design. The workshop will also address best…
Areas of Focus
Teaching Evaluation
According to the Guidelines for Teaching Evaluation, each department should develop a teaching evaluation process which may include peer review of teaching, review of student feedback, and review of information from a teaching portfolio. OTEAR provides workshops and consultations to support departments and instructors in collecting and presenting this information.
Assessment
OTEAR supports University Academic Affairs’ commitment to continuous improvement by facilitating university assessment processes, reviewing new program assessment plans, consulting on program assessment and grant assessments, and sharing best practices for assessment methods related to learning outcomes.
Learning Analytics
Learning analytics aims to support and improve the learning of students. By evaluating, diagnosing, and providing appropriate scaffolds, instructors and units can improve courses and programs, and help students achieve their learning goals. OTEAR provides opportunities for instructors, departments, and schools to consider and use learning analytics for continuous improvement.
- on January 9, 2025 at 6:54 pm
OTEAR’s Spring 2025 lineup of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment workshops is now available! View the full list of offerings and register here: https://otear.rutgers.edu/otear-workshops-for-spring-2025/
- on January 6, 2025 at 6:32 pm
SIRS – Spring 2025 https://otear.rutgers.edu/sirs-spring-2025/
- on January 6, 2025 at 6:31 pm
Midcourse Surveys – Spring 2025 https://otear.rutgers.edu/midcourse-surveys-spring-2025/
- on January 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm
DIG Dates – Spring 2025 https://otear.rutgers.edu/dig-dates-spring-2025/
- on December 23, 2024 at 9:42 pm
SIRS – Winter 2024 https://otear.rutgers.edu/sirs-winter-2024/