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How to Increase Student Responses

How to Increase Student Responses

Keys for Successful Response Rates Research

This link will take you to a list of best practices from faculty at Simpson who have received 80-100% on their evaluations. If two or fewer students respond to your evaluations, you will not be able to see them. You will need to request your feedback from Mark or your Chair. See the Thresholds for Viewing Reports for more information.

Research and best practice show the single greatest factor to increase participation in online student ratings surveys is for faculty to express and demonstrate how the results are important and used in making meaningful change.The next most influential factor is to set aside time in class to complete the surveys. Lastly, you may consider giving mid-term course evaluations and discussing the feedback with students in class. This shows buy-in and sends the message that the process is important.

FROM ANTHOLOGY:
View our Response Rates Guide
See: Top 10 ways to boost student response rates.  
Please consider the Thresholds for Viewing Reports as reports won’t generate if response rates are too low due to the need for anonymity. 

Time in class can be limited. However, when applicable, if you allow approximately 10-20 minutes for your students to complete surveys during class, research shows response rates improve. Mobile devices with an Internet connection can all be used to access the surveys. Students may log in with their institution credentials (ID and password). Students will also be receiving a notification and email reminders to complete their surveys. Even so, in-class reminders are very helpful. The student access link does not change and can be used from one term to the next.

If you have more questions about the system, you can contact Anthology (legacy Campus Labs) Support for assistance.