Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research

About OTEAR

Reporting to the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA), OTEAR supports institution-wide teaching evaluations and other assessments processes related to learning outcomes, continuous academic improvement, academic appointments and promotions. OTEAR convenes networks on implementing teaching and learning best practices as a complement to and in collaboration with the corresponding centers in the academic units, with the goal of sharing research on innovations in teaching across the four campuses. In our role to support the university community, OTEAR collects and analyzes student feedback on instruction, and provides university-wide programming as well as customized workshops, training, and consultations upon request.


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Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
Rutgers University
116 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(848) 932-7466
otear@rutgers.edu

Initiatives


Artificial Intelligence

We at OTEAR have been carefully following the rise in Generative AI and its effects as we recognize the need to provide timely advice, useful information, informed perspectives, and best practices for instructors, students, and colleagues.


Learning Analytics

Learning analytics can enhance the student experience by evaluating, diagnosing, and providing support structures to help students achieve their learning goals. Learning analytics aim to ensure students become reflective, self-motivated, life-long learners.


Microcredentials


Microcredentials document students’ achievements beyond traditional transcripts. These badges use verifiable assessments to measure outcomes, allowing students to showcase specific skills in various digital formats.

  • on March 8, 2024 at 7:50 pm

    Fall 2023 Student Instructional Ratings now available for the Rutgers community to view – https://sirs.rutgers.edu/ #RutgersUniversity

  • on February 21, 2024 at 2:43 pm

    Please join us for a workshop on “Faith Zones and Religious Observations in the Classroom” on February 29th! This session is presented by the NB Offices of the Dean of Students as a part of the Classroom Inclusivity Series.Read more and register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/80dn5thb

  • on January 8, 2024 at 5:26 pm

    New Classroom Inclusivity Series article released!: We are excited to announce the release of a new article about OTEAR’s Classroom Inclusivity Series! Let us know what you think!Bifulco, C. & Drue, C., (2023) “A collaborative model for faculty development: Helping faculty develop inclusive teaching practices”, To… https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2024/01/new-classroom-inclusivity-series-article-released.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

  • on January 4, 2024 at 9:51 pm

    SIRS – Fall 2023 Results Available to Faculty: The results of the Fall 2023 Student Instructional Rating Surveys are now available to faculty and administrators in the Blue survey system. After logging in, choose “instructor” or “administrator” if prompted, then scroll down to see the “Reports” section. There… https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2024/01/sirs—fall-2023-results-available-to-faculty.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

  • on December 8, 2023 at 6:42 pm

    SoTL Round Table on December 14th at 10:00 am.Join us for a discussion to share your current project, and get feedback and suggestions from the group on methodology, design, and analysis. Don’t miss this collaborative opportunity!Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/wie3idja