Student Feedback Survey

Carsten Irmer UTS Student

"The student feedback surveys have quite simple and good questions. They hit the point and I was able to answer the goods and bads of the subject."

The Student Feedback Survey (SFS) collects student feedback on subjects and teaching staff University-wide.

The Student Feedback Survey - Vice-Chancellor's Operational Directive provides detail on how the survey is administered.

2011 SFS results are now available.

Survey Questions

The Student Feedback Survey consists of nine evaluation statements and two open ended questions.

The nine evaluation statements are:

1. *This subject was delivered in a way which was consistent with its stated objectives. IML Guide (.doc)
2. *My learning experiences in this subject were interesting and thought provoking.   IML Guide (.doc)
3. *I found the assessment fair and reasonable. IML Guide (.doc)
4. *There were appropriate resources available to support the subject.  IML Guide (.doc)
5. *I received constructive feedback when needed. IML Guide (.doc)
6. The teacher appeared to be well prepared and presented the material in a well organised manner. IML Guide (.pdf)
7. The teacher is able to explain concepts clearly.IML Guide (.pdf)
8. Overall, I am satisfied with the teaching of this staff member.
9. *Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of this subject.

*Items from the obsolete Subject Feedback Survey.

The two open-ended questions are:

1. What did you particularly like in this subject?
2. Please suggest any improvements that could be made to this subject.

An additional seven items from the Item Bank may be added to these core questions.

Interpreting SFS Results

IML has developed a Guide to Interpreting SFS Results as well as several other guides relating to individual items of the SFS. Links to these guides are provide above (against the question item).

Survey Form

Student Feedback Survey form (PDF)

Ordering a Survey

For further details, or if you would like to order an online SFS for your subject/class, please contact Mark So.

Minimising Student Burden

In an effort to minimize the number of student surveys, the SFS incorporates elements of the Feedback on Teaching Survey and the now-obsolete Subject Feedback Survey.