Student Experience of Teaching Surveys
Student Experience of Teaching Surveys (SETS) are delivered quarterly for UCSC courses. These surveys give students an opportunity to share feedback about their experience in the course and experience with instructor(s) and/or TAs. SETS response data is used by instructors to inform their course design and instructional practices. SETS response data is also used to inform hiring, advancement, and promotion actions.
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SETS Quarterly Schedules
SETS Summer 2025 Calendar: Session 1
Question personalization opens for instructors
Monday, July 14
Question personalization closes for instructors
Wednesday, July 16
Surveys open for students
Thursday, July 17
Surveys close for students
Tuesday, July 22
Session ends
Friday, July 25
Grades due date
Thursday, July 31
Reports available for instructors & departments
Tuesday, August 5
SETS Summer 2025 Calendar: 8-Week Session
Question personalization opens for instructors
Monday, August 4
Question personalization closes for instructors
Wednesday, August 6
Surveys open for students
Thursday, August 7
Surveys close for students
Tuesday, August 12
Session ends
Friday, August 15
Grades due date
Thursday, August 21
Reports available for instructors & departments
Tuesday, August 26
SETS Summer 2025 Calendar: Session 2 and 10-Week Session
Question personalization opens for instructors
Monday, August 18
Question personalization closes for instructors
Wednesday, August 20
Surveys open for students
Thursday, August 21
Surveys close for students
Tuesday, August 26
Session ends
Friday, August 29
Grades due date
Thursday, September 4
Reports available for instructors & departments
Tuesday, September 9
Features
- Offers students the opportunity to reflect on and share their learning experiences in UCSC courses
- Provides feedback to help instructors adjust course design and instructional practices
- SETS response data is used as a measure of teaching effectiveness in reviews for promotion, tenure, and teaching awards
Student and instructor reflections on SETS:
Eligibility
Support
- SETS Knowledge for Instructors
- SETS Knowledge for Department Staff
- SETS Knowledge for Students
- Instructional Technology Virtual Office Hours
- Email sets@ucsc.edu for support
- Learn more about SETS in the ITS Knowledge Base
Cost
SETS are provided at no cost
Policy
- The UCSC Academic Senate Committee on Teaching (COT) determines the content of SETS Questionnaires
- The UCSC Academic Senate Committee on Personnel (CAP) advises on the use of SETS response data related to personnel actions such as tenure and promotion
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