[Classclimate-users] Class Climate

[McCarthy, Brian]

We discussed this option in CAS last year. It seems like a good idea prima facie. But, in the end will probably result in some huge problems with hundreds of "I" grades, and this has other other ramifications for the colleges (not to mention all of the effort in changing grades).

Another way to look at this is as a statistician. We are not necessarily trying to do a census (count everyone) but rather a sample (subset). In theory, if the sample is random, the measures of central tendency and variance should be the same. What we don't know is whether or not the sample is random. It could be that only disgruntled students respond (resulting in a biased sample). But, even if that is the case, all classes will be biased in the same way, so the playing field is still level.

For some reason, low response rate doesn't bother me too much. The important issue in my mind is that everyone in a class is provided with an equal opportunity to respond and have their opinion heard.

Brian

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On Oct 12, 2012, at 8:33 AM, Fiocchi, Barbara wrote:

Tom,
Jody Lamb (Assoc. Dean) is in charge of College of Fine Arts evaluations.  Last spring the COFA directors voted for paper evaluations based on the rate of return.
Can the evaluation response (on line) be tied to whether a student gets their grade?  So that a grade won’t be released until a student finishes an evaluation?  This was one question about bolstering return rates.

Barbara Fiocchi
School of Theater
740-593-4818



From: classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu<mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu> [mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu] On Behalf Of McAdoo, Debra
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We (Dance) and Theater are planning on using paper forms.
Debbie

From: classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu<mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu> [mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu] On Behalf Of Scanlan, Thomas
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Debbie,

Can you let me know which departments are planning on using paper?  we are trying to discourage this.


Thanks,

Tom


Thomas Scanlan, Ph. D.
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College of Arts and Sciences
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On Oct 10, 2012, at 3:57 PM, McAdoo, Debra wrote:

I’ve had some conversation with staff from bio sciences, they are considering paper forms.
Debbie

From: classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu<mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu> [mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu] On Behalf Of McClain, Kimberly
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:40 PM
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Not yet.
Kim


Kim McClain
Ohio University
Office of Information Technology
Technology Depot
Athens, OH  45701

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From: classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu<mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu> [mailto:classclimate-users-bounces at listserv.ohio.edu] On Behalf Of Fiocchi, Barbara
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:48 PM
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Is there any other department or school choosing to use the paper version of Class Climate instead of online?


Barbara Fiocchi
School of Theater
740-593-4818


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