Performing a Quality Matters Self-Review

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Last revised: 2/6/2025 by HRB.

Overview

As a subscribing Quality Matters (QM) institution, UConn encourages faculty to perform (at minimum) an “unofficial” QM Self-Review of their online and blended courses. This article details the steps for completing a QM “unofficial” Self-Review and where to seek further information and assistance.

How to Complete a QM Self Review

  1. Navigate to the MyQM Login page.
  2. CREDIT COURSES (non-credit courses move to #3) – Follow the instructions in the Self-Review Tutorial video (above) to create and complete your self-review.
    1. Login to MyQM. (Note: If you do not already have an account, you will need to create an account using your UConn email address. UConn is a subscribing member of Quality Matters, so your account creation is free. UConn faculty/staff may create a QM account to access the QM tools and other member benefits.)
    2. On the top navigation bar, select the “CRMS” icon.
    3. Select “Start a Self-Review.”
    4. When initiating a self-review, you have two rubric options to choose from. Ensure you select the one that is appropriate for your course:
        • The “Quality Matters, Higher Education Seventh Edition” is designed for credit-bearing online and hybrid courses. This is the most commonly used rubric at UConn.
        • In contrast, the “Essential Standards from the QM Higher Education Rubric, Seventh Edition” rubric only includes the essential standards and it not commonly used at UConn.
    5. Enter a “Review Title“ and select “Save Self-Review.”
    6. Complete your self-review. For each standard, select “Met” or “Not Met.” Then use both the “Evidence” and “Suggestions for Improvement” fields for each standard to clearly document evidence.
  3. NON-CREDIT COURSES (credit courses move to #4) – Follow the instructions in the Self-Review Tutorial video (above) to create and complete your self-review. NOTE: you will be accessing the “MyCR” instead of the CRMS as shown in the video.
    1. Login to MyQM. (Note: If you do not already have an account, you will need to create an account using your UConn email address. UConn is a subscribing member of Quality Matters, so your account creation is free. UConn faculty/staff may create a QM account to access the QM tools and other member benefits.)
    2. On the top navigation bar, select the “MyCR” icon.
    3. Select “Start a Self-Review.”
    4. When initiating a self-review, you have a dropdown of rubrics to choose from and we will be using “UConn, Non-Credit (Customized QM Higher Ed 7th)” for non-credit courses.
    5. “Enter a title for this Review“ and select “Begin Self-Review.”
    6. Complete your self-review. For each standard, select “Met” or “Not Met.” Then use both the “Evidence” and “Suggestions for Improvement” fields for each standard to clearly document evidence.
  4. If you are collaborating with an eCampus Instructional Designer, email your completed review to them using the email feature demonstrated in the Self-Review Tutorial video. Alternatively, you can download a PDF of your review.

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