Performing a Quality Matters Self-Review

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Last revised: 6/16/2025 by KK.

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 and login.
    • Note: If you do not already have an account, you will need to create a QM account using your UConn email address. UConn is a subscribing member of Quality Matters, so your account creation is free.)
  2. Create a new self-review.
    • Credit Courses:
      1. On the top navigation bar, select the “CRMS” icon.
      2. Select “Start a Self-Review.”
      3. 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.
      4. Enter a “Review Title“ and select “Save Self-Review.”
    • Non-Credit Courses: 
      1. On the top navigation bar, select the “MyCR” icon.
      2. Select “Start a Self-Review.”
      3. 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.
      4. “Enter a title for this Review“ and select “Begin Self-Review.”
  3. Complete your self-review.
    • For each standard, select “Met” or “Not Met.”
    • Use both the “Evidence” and “Suggestions for Improvement” fields for each standard to clearly document evidence.
    • Saving is not automatic, so save frequently as you work. (Click “Save Self-Review,” then “Edit Self-Review” to return.)
  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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