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.
Introduction to Learning Analytics February Cohort
February 3-17, 2025 The Introduction to Learning Analytics for Instructors is an asynchronous learning opportunity to support instructors in starting to build their capacity around learning analytics. Topics include defining learning analytics, ethical considerations, limitations, the impact of course design, and an introduction to New Analytics in Canvas. A digital badge can be earned through…
Spring 2025 DIG Full Training
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 9:00-10:00 am The Full DIG (Data Integrity Gateway) training session is recommended for department administrators who are newly responsible for validating instructor details for SIRS. This session covers navigating Blue, how to validate instructor details in DIG, and how to make changes during the survey preparation period. This training is not relevant…
Writing & Refining the Teaching Philosophy (Virtual Working Session)
Wednesday, February 12, 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…
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.

Announcements
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Midcourse Surveys – Fall 2024
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SIRS – Fall 2024
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P3 Collaboratory – Summer of AI (2024)
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Spring 2024 SIRS Results Available to Faculty
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SIRS Dates – Summer 2024
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Spring 2024 SIRS running now
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SoTL Round Table meeting on April 17th
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April 15, 2024 – Equity by Design: Practical Strategies, Overcoming Barriers, and Evaluating the Impact of the Equity-Oriented Classroom
- 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/