Process Details

Here are the necessary steps and components for submitting your course for review and earning a designation. From familiarizing yourself with the UF Quality Online Course Rubric to completing the review form in ProposalSpace, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also find a list of essential components for a successful course review and a timeline of steps in the process.

Submit Your Course for Review

Are you excited to get started and submit your course for review? Just follow the easy steps outlined below, and you’ll be on your way to receiving a quality course designation. It’s a straightforward process that will have you feeling accomplished in no time, bringing you closer to your goal with each click—let’s make it happen!

Step 1: Take Part 1 of CREW

Complete Part 1 of the Course Reviews for Excellence Workshop (CREW) to familiarize yourself with the UF Quality Online Course Rubric and the course review process.

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Step 2: Get Going with ProposalSpace

Step 3: Complete the Review Form

Now that you are in ProposalSpace, you must complete and submit the self-review to initiate your online course review.

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Self-Review Info

For more information on completing your instructor self-review, take Part 1 of the Course Reviews for Excellence Workshop (CREW). We’re also here to help you along the way. So, don’t hesitate to navigate to the Contact Us page to find out how to email us or schedule a consultation. We’d love to meet you!

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Course Review Timeline

Step 1

Complete the Great Online Course Workshop Series or Equivalent*

*Equivalent preparation includes participating in college-level communities of practice or workshops and certificate programs focused on course design and teaching.

Step 2

Design and build a great online course

Align the course with programmatic student outcomes and engages students effectively.

Step 3

Teach the course

Facilitate student learning and interaction for at least one semester prior to submitting your course for review.

Step 4

Complete the Course Reviews for Excellence Workshop

CREW provides insights into the UF Quality Rubric and expectations for the online course review process.

Step 5

Complete and submit a self-review in ProposalSpace

As the instructor, reflect on the course’s strengths and areas for improvement. Include your evaluation in the course review form in ProposalSpace.

Step 6

Reviewers will conduct the review

Reviewers will use the UF Quality Rubric to conduct a thorough analysis and offer feedback for improvement.

Step 7

OCQ team will send feedback to the Instructor team

Feedback will include highlighting areas of excellence and suggestions for enhancement.

Step 8

Feedback cycle will begin

If all Essential Standards are met, continue to step 9. If all Essential Standards are not met, then the Instructor team makes updates, provides additional details and justifications, and then sends responses and revisions to the reviewer team. If none of these occur, then reviewers check revisions.

Step 9

Receive official designation and badge

The Online Course Quality team will send a letter and badge to acknowledge the course’s designation. The designation is good for five years.

Step 10

Explore Additional Opportunities

There’s more opportunity out there, such as the Exemplary Online Teaching Awards, Research in Teaching and Learning, and Service as a Course Reviewer.