Quality Matters

What is Quality Matters?

Quality Matters (QM) is a nationally recognized not-for-profit subscription service designed to certify the quality of online and blended courses. The program is based on research of best practices and provides a continuous improvement model for a faculty driven, peer review process that is collaborative, collegial, continuous and centered around student learning.

Goals

The goals of the adoption of QM at NSU are to help the University better adhere to a nationally agreed upon standard in the quality of online and blended courses and to provide significant, long-term benefits for student learning, faculty development and institutional improvement.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the adoption of QM are to ensure that all faculty who teach online have the opportunity to complete the Apply the Rubric Workshop in order to improve overall course quality across disciplines, and to develop a core team of faculty representing a wide range of disciplines to become certified as Eligible Peer Reviewers in order to make implementation of the QM program more affordable for the University.

Eligibility

Who qualifies for QM training at NSU?

• Apply the Rubric (APPQMR) all faculty, staff, and administrators who want to learn about the program
• Peer Reviewer all faculty who have completed APPQMR and have taught online within the past 18 months

Which courses are eligible for QM review and certification at NSU?

• Online and blended courses that have been taught at least 2 semesters.
• Faculty designer has successfully completed OEC Part 1, OEC Part 2, and APPQMR workshops.
• Course has successfully passed an informal, internal peer review.