Recommendation for Re-examining Evaluation of Teaching at EOU
The Academic Standards Committee recently discussed the evaluation of teaching methods at Eastern Oregon University. We strongly feel the current process is flawed and needs to be revamped. However, this task is beyond the scope of this committee so we suggest the appointment of an appropriate authority to oversee a re-examination of the teaching evaluation process. We recommend focusing on the following areas:

• Evaluation instruments: student survey of teaching
• Peer and dean observation of teaching
• Protocols for evaluations and handling of instruments
• More objective criteria for and processes of evaluation
• Utilizing components of effective assessment models at other universities
• Frequency of evaluation
• Consistency and integration related to distance education teaching evaluation