Course Quality Designations
Designations Decoded, Awards Await! We aim to recognize courses that have received designations and share examples of outstanding design and delivery practices with instructors.
Designated Courses
A Quality, High Quality, or Exemplary designation is a significant accomplishment that means an online course has met the rigorous, research-based standards of course design and instruction in each of the General Standards categories.
Course quality designations are valid for five years after they are conferred.
Designations
Courses that have earned Quality, High-Quality, or Exemplary designations have met UF Quality Standards at a level of 85% or greater in our internal course review process. Course designations are awarded based on the following point structure:
Exemplary
To receive an Exemplary Course designation, a course must:
- Successfully complete a UF Quality Online Course Review.
- Earn a minimum score of 133/139 (95%) total points.
High Quality
To receive a High Quality Course designation, a course must:
- Successfully complete a UF Quality Online Course Review.
- Earn a minimum total of 119/139 points (85%) by
- Satisfying all 22 Essential Quality Matters 3-point standards (for 66 points).
- Earning an overall QM point value of at least 87/101 points.
- Earning 33/38 UF points.
Quality
To receive a Quality Course designation, a course must:
- Successfully complete a UF Quality Online Course Review.
- Earn a minimum total of 91/139 points (65%) by
- Satisfying all 22 Essential Quality Matters 3-point standards (for 66 points).
- Earning 25/38 UF points.
Exemplary Online Teaching Awards
The Exemplary Online Teaching Awards (EOTA) are presented by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). These awards acknowledge and celebrate exceptional and innovative practices in online teaching and course production. To qualify for these awards, complete the course review process and earn an Exemplary course designation. For more comprehensive information on the EOTAs, visit the CTE website.