ITS 203: Using the Brightspace Survey Tool for End-of-Course Evaluations

Overview

For the Spring 2026 term, we've updated the procedure for end-of-course evaluations.

The 16-question end-of-course (EOC) survey is now embedded in the QM Template course shell in Brightspace and updated prior to each academic term.

This approach means that instructors no longer need to copy the survey into each course (it is already there) and then configure the availability dates (for Spring 2026 they are already configured to be March 25, 2026 to May 15, 2026, with instructors gaining access to the anonymous summary on May 19, 2026 - the day after grades are due).

The EOC survey is available within each course by clicking into Course Tools and selecting Surveys. It is named End-of-Course Survey for Spring 2026 and instructors may adjust the dates of availability to meet their needs for each course, if necessary.

The end-of-course survey is anonymous (meaning individual student responses are not available to instructors or administrators) and the summary of responses is only available to instructors after grades are due.

The survey is comprised of 16 questions (see questions). The data are used collegewide to make decisions about resource allocation and service improvements.

Information for Instructors

1. Instructors should ensure the Course Evaluation survey is available to students at least three weeks prior to the end of the term. Although term dates may differ for LPNU courses, making the survey available to students at least three weeks prior to the LPNU end-of-term still applies.
2. Instructors may choose Edit Survey and Invite students to complete the survey prior to the course end date to encourage participation.
3. Instructors should retain a copy of the survey results to include with annual evaluation packets.
4. Brightspace Administrators are expected to pull aggregated survey data into a Report to review collegewide trends, patterns, and results.
5. The survey questions are determined by Academic Services.
6. Instructors are encouraged to download (or print to PDF) copies of the course evaluations prior to archiving their courses so that the information can be shared with supervisors during annual evaluations and with the Promotion and Tenure committee as needed.