August 2023 Archives

The results of the Spring 2023 Student Instructional Rating Surveys are now available for viewing by students and the university community at the SIRS Results web site. 

A valid Rutgers NetID login is required to view the survey results. Results for teaching assistants are not posted, and open-ended comments are not included. Instructors and department administrators should use the "Blue" survey site for complete results. 

In addition, we have rolled out a visual redesign of the SIRS Results web site. We hope the new design makes the site easier to access. Feedback is welcome, if you comments about the SIRS Results web site please email us at otear@rutgers.edu

In response to concerns and questions about generative artificial intelligence and the classroom, we are excited to announce Critical AI Literacy: Advice for the New Semester.

This document was prepared by Lauren Goodlad, Sharon Stoerger, and the Rutgers AI Round Table Advisory Council. It includes (1) a brief introduction to "AI," followed by discussion of (2)"critical AI literacy," (3) implications of "generative AI" for academic integrity, (4) suggested updates for syllabi, and (5) a short list of potential resources.

We hope you find the advice helpful as you finalize your syllabi and get ready to begin teaching! You can see the full OTEAR AI web page with past and upcoming workshops on AI.

Student Instructional Rating Survey results for most Summer 2023 courses are available now to faculty, instructors and administrators. Some academic units withhold results for a longer period. Rutgers Business School results will be available on August 31st, and Rutgers Law School survey results will be available on September 4th.

To view your results:

1. Sign in to the SIRS "Blue" system  [Note that August 21st issues with CAS + Duo login are affecting several Rutgers systems, including SIRS]
2. Scroll down to see the "Reports" section
   • Initially you will see the most recent 12-months of surveys including Summer 2023.
   • To see older survey results, click the "archived" tab on the far-right side of the page.