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Mid-Semester Assessment Process (MAP)

MAP requests for FA 25 are now closed. Requests for SP 26 will open soon.

Please submit a separate request for each course you would like us to administer a MAP for.

What is a MAP?

The Mid-semester Assessment Process (MAP) allows instructors to assess their teaching and gauge how and what students are learning in a particular course while the semester is still in progress. Starting in Fall 2025, we are expanding our MAP options to provide even more valuable feedback and evidential data for your teaching. We are now offering two different MAP tracks.

  1. The Learning Experience Mid-semester Assessment Process is designed to better understand students’ learning experience in a course. Their feedback on the instructor’s instructional choices and pedagogical decisions will help the instructor improve the course by building on effective teaching methods and materials, and by addressing challenges to students’ learning. 
  2. The Course Experience Mid-semester Assessment Process is designed to better understand students’ experiences within the classroom environment. This map focuses on key areas such as classroom community, sense of belonging, and growth mindset, as influenced by their interactions with their peers and the instructor.

The updated process now also includes two rounds of student feedback:

  1. Mid-semester Survey and Consultation (between weeks 5-9)
    A CTL consultant administers a student feedback survey in your class, followed by a one-on-one consultation with you to discuss the results and identify potential improvements (in-person and online survey options available).
  1. Follow-up Survey and Consultation (between weeks 11-15)
    In addition to the mid-semester survey, we ask that you administer a second follow-up survey at the end of the semester. This second round should be conducted by you either during class or asynchronously (note that allowing just 5 minutes of class time can significantly improve response rates). A CTL consultant will provide you with the anonymous survey link and will analyze the results from both feedback rounds. Together, you will review the data comparison, note successful changes you implemented, and identify potential further changes to support your students’ success.

How do I sign up for a MAP?

MAP requests for SP 26 will be available soon.

Please submit a separate request for each course you would like us to administer a MAP for.

Complete your own MAP and request a consultation

If you prefer, you can conduct your own mid-semester evaluation without assistance from the CTL by using or modifying the MAP questions via a Google form or Qualtrics survey. Afterward, you can schedule a consultation with a CTL staff member to review your results and discuss your questions.

What your colleagues say about their MAP experience

In a Spring 2025 post-MAP assessment, faculty shared the following feedback:

  • Student Feedback Value: 53% of participating instructors agreed that the student feedback gave them new insights into students’ classroom experiences, and 40% strongly agreed.
  • Recommending MAP: 60% of instructors strongly agreed that they would recommend the MAP to their colleagues, while 40% agreed.
  • Consultation Effectiveness: 67% of instructors strongly agreed that the follow-up consultation with a CTL consultant offered effective strategies to address student feedback, and 33% agreed.
  • Classroom Climate Insights: 80% of participating instructors reported that the MAP provided them with “very valuable” insights about their classroom climate.

Here are some quotes from the Spring 2025 post-MAP assessment:

“I would highly recommend that any teacher participate in a MAP experience. It can seem a little nerve-wracking to have someone come in and talk to your students, but it’s wonderful that the CTL representative helps moderate comments and brings forward the most relevant and important feedback. […] I feel so empowered after my MAP and excited to make changes this semester and in future semesters. I also think students really respect it when they see their professor striving to make the class the best experience possible.”

“I’m feeling much more confident!”

“[I had a] very positive experience that provided useful strategies for making the course a better experience for students. I will definitely request a MAP again in the future.”