The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus is committed to welcoming and acting upon feedback from our students on any aspect of their educational experience. This includes feedback on their learning experience during academic and co-curricular courses.
Every semester, undergraduate and graduate students complete course experience reviews using an anonymous online form. Students offer honest and constructive feedback, which helps individual instructors and the Campus to improve course design and delivery.
- Where can I find the online course experience review questionnaire?
For academic undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular courses, the link to the Course Experience Review questionnaire will be sent to your MyCaveHill Mail inbox.
- Can I still complete a paper course experience review?
Paper course experience reviews are no longer being administered. This means that you can now complete your reviews confidentially and at your convenience. Reports on course experience reviews can also be prepared and sent to instructors more quickly.
- When can I complete my course experience reviews?
Course Experience Reviews for Semester 1 2022-23 will open during the period November 14, to December 23, 2022. Your lecturer may schedule time during a class to facilitate the completion of reviews. Reviews can be completed via PC, tablet or cell phone. Alternatively, you may complete your review at a time that is more convenient for you; just set a reminder to yourself on your device or personal calendar.
- Do I have to log in?
When you click the unique link sent via email to your MyCaveHill Mail inbox, this will automatically generate a list of your courses, so no log in is required.
- How long does it take to complete a course experience review?
Most students complete each questionnaire within 5-10 minutes.
- How many course experience reviews do I have to complete?
You may complete one review for each of your courses. For team-taught courses, you may complete the 'Learning Experience' section of the questionnaire for each of your instructors.
- Do I have to complete all of my course experience reviews at once?
No, you may save your responses and continue at a later date.
- How can I be sure that my feedback will remain anonymous?
Only authorised staff members of the Student Experience Team process data from course experience reviews. Students’ individual submissions are kept in the strictest confidence. Although you must enter your Student ID contact information at the end if you want to be considered for the prize draw (where applicable), when reports for course experience reviews are produced, student IDs are neither used nor included. These reports are generated based on submissions per course, Department or Faculty and only include aggregate ratings (all students’ combined answers to the questions about their courses) and a list of all students’ anonymous comments (if provided). This ensures that no student can be individually identified by an instructor. So, you are free to share your honest views and offer constructive comments.
Click below to see an example of the course experience review reports your lecturers receive.
Course Experience Review Sample Report
- Why do all students need to complete course experience reviews?
If only a few students submit course experience reviews, your instructor and the University may not have a true picture of how students feel about their course experience, on average. This can affect decisions about how the course is run in the future.
- What happens after I give my feedback?
The Student Experience Team compiles reports for course experience reviews. These are sent to instructors/lecturers, Heads of Department and Deans. They include aggregate results (your ratings, combined with those of your colleagues) and anonymous comments from all students who submitted reviews.
Instructors use your feedback to make adjustments to their courses or teaching strategies. So, it's important to give honest ratings and make sure that your comments are constructive. Heads and Deans review course reports to identify areas for commendation or improvement. Departments and Faculties may implement various strategies for improvement if needed, including, for example, training for course instructors.
- What prizes can I win?
Undergraduate students who complete their 2022-23 semester 1 course experience reviews will be eligible to win prizes as follows:
Faculty of Science and Technology
One (1) of two (2) BDS$100.00 cash incentives
- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences
- Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences
One (1) of three BDS$100 University Bookshop Vouchers
- Department of Economics
- Department of Management Studies
- Department of Government, Sociology, Social Work & Psychology
Faculty of Humanities and Education
One (1) of three BDS$100 University Bookshop Vouchers
- Department of History and Philosophy
- Department of Language, Linguistics and Literature
- School of Education
Graduate students who complete their 2022-23 semester 1 course experience reviews are eligible to win prizes as follows:
Faculty of Social Sciences
One (1) BDS$150 University Bookshop Voucher
Faculty of Science and Technology
One (1) BDS$100.00 cash incentive
Faculty of Humanities and Education
One (1) BDS$100 University Bookshop Voucher
Institute for Gender & Development Studies (IGDS), Nita Barrow Unit
One (1) BDS$150 Cherish Cometique Voucher
- I've already submitted my course experience reviews. What else can I do to recognise my lecturers for outstanding teaching or exceptional support?
Consider nominating outstanding lecturers for an award under the Campus' employee recognition programme, PULSE Points - Positioning the University to Lead through Service Excellence. It's easy. Take a minute to share one or more examples of how your lecturer has impressed you this semester by going beyond the call of duty to demonstrate attentiveness, efficiency or courtesy. Read more about the programme here and submit your nominations here.
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- Where can I find more information?