Your Voice Matters: Course Evaluations & the UCT

Dylan Carollo welcomes Professor Kathleen Bailey — Chair of the University Council on Teaching (UCT), Director of the Islamic Civilization & Societies Program, and Director of the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program — to discuss the role and impact of course evaluations at Boston College. Kathleen offers insights into the mission of the UCT, her role within the council, and how course evaluations help shape the academic experience for all students. She also walks through the evaluation process, timeline, and how students can make their feedback count. The episode concludes with a conversation on the advisee survey and its role in improving student advising at BC.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo.

0:18 | Introduction to Kathleen Bailey, Professor of the Practice in Political Science, Director of the Islamic Civilization & Societies Program, and Director of the Gabelli Presidential Scholars program. She's also the Chair of the University Council on Teaching (UCT).

1:02 | Can Kathleen share a little bit about the University Council on Teaching?

2:09 | What is Kathleen's role in the Council?

3:35 | Course evaluations is coming up very soon. Would Kathleen like to describe what they are?

5:00 | How are course evaluations used at BC?

7:02 | Would Kathleen like to share how students can complete the course evaluations (and the overall timeline)?

8:19 | Would Kathleen like to discuss the advisee survey?

11:34 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!

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