Anthology Evaluate – Student Course Ratings System Resources
Western Michigan University uses Anthology Evaluate, the Student Course Ratings System (SCRS), to collect student feedback on courses and instruction.
This page provides resources to help faculty, department chairs, and deans access course evaluations, monitor response rates, view reports, and navigate the system.
Please note: Anthology has updated its online support resources. Some previously available links may have changed. The resources below will be updated as new information becomes available.
Faculty Resources
Accessing, Downloading, and Printing Course Evaluation Reports
Faculty can access their course evaluation reports after the evaluation period has ended, final grades have been submitted, and reports have been released. Reports from Fall 2018 forward are available through Anthology Evaluate, WMU's Student Course Ratings System.
Faculty Login: https://wmich.campuslabs.com/faculty
How to Print Your Course Evaluation Reports: Print Guide
The printing guide provides instructions and screenshots to assist faculty with locating, downloading, and printing their course evaluation reports.
Anthology provides an online Help Center with step-by-step instructions, user guides, and instructional videos to assist faculty, department chairs, and deans with navigating the Student Course Ratings System. Visit the Anthology Evaluate Help Center for additional resources on accessing course evaluations, monitoring response rates, viewing reports, and using other system features.
Additional Faculty Resources
Below are some links to frequently used resources are provided below to help you quickly find the information and guidance you need.
Faculty Experience
Learn how to access the system, navigate your faculty dashboard, and locate your course evaluation information. How to access link
Instructor Custom Questions
Learn how to add course-specific questions to your evaluations before the evaluation period begins. Custom questions link
Viewing Student Response Rates
Monitor student participation during an active course evaluation period. Faculty can view response rates without identifying individual student responses. Student response rates link
Sharing a Direct Evaluation Link with Students
Learn how to obtain and share a direct course evaluation link to encourage student participation. Direct access link
Understanding Your Course Evaluation Reports
Learn about the different reports available and how to interpret student feedback. Reporting guide link
Comparing Course Evaluation Results
Learn how to use available comparison reports to review evaluation results across courses and academic units, where access is authorized. Comparing courses link
Resources for Department Chairs and Deans
Accessing Course Evaluation Reports
Department chairs and deans with authorized access can review course evaluation reports for their respective academic units.
Deans and Chairs Login: https://wmich.campuslabs.com/Ce/
Getting Started for Deans and Department Chairs
Learn how to navigate the system and access available reporting features. Find instructions for viewing and generating course evaluation reports for your department or college. Accessing reports link
Additional Research Resources
Annotated Bibliography Library
The following resources provide information and research related to student course evaluations:
- Validity of Response Rates: Comments vs. Rating Scale
- Validity of Response Rates: Quality vs. Quantity
- Validity of Response Rates: Use of Student Evaluations in Promotion and/or Tenure
Questions or Assistance?
For questions regarding WMU's Student Course Ratings System, accessing evaluation reports, or locating historical course evaluation information, please contact:
Contact
For further questions and concerns please contact:
Tonya Dean
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Western Michigan University
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