Contributed by Jenni Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D., Director - Technology Learning Services
As described in our February 2022 virtual presentation, the IDT team is bringing Quality Matters (QM) to UHCL. Our staff is currently completing a suite of Quality Matters training sessions and certifications in preparation to launch QM. However, before going farther, we are seeking 8-10 faculty to join our inaugural QM Cohort.
What Will Cohort Members Do?
- Complete QM's online training, Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) and, if interested, the online QM Peer Reviewer Course (PRC). NOTE: If you completed the APPQMR at another institution, you do not need to retake the training to participate in UHCL's cohort. Ask us about how to update your existing QM profile to indicate your presence at UHCL.
- Meet with the IDT team monthly to provide input and guidance on how our team can most effectively communicate about Quality Matters with faculty (including Faculty Senate) and the campus at large. Our team is committed to an active collaboration with faculty, especially as we begin planning this project.
- [Optional] Once you've completed APPQMR and PRC, faculty have the option of serving as local (UHCL only) or official Quality Matters course reviewers in the Peer Review process.
- [Optional] Once you've completed APPQMR, you are invited to develop a new online course or prepare an existing online course for local (UHCL online) or official submission for Peer Review. Courses submitted for an official QM Peer Review will be recognized by Quality Matters as "QM Certified" of once they meet required standards as evaluated by a three-member QM Peer Review team.
