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Evaluation of the university-wide study and teaching conditions

The studies and teaching unit coordinates the university-wide evaluation of the study and teaching conditions. The results, in combination with other data, form the basis for a continuous improvement process of the University of Apllied Science Potsdam and its degree programmes.

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Evaluation Process

The evaluation of the study and teaching conditions is based on the following three-pillar model:

  1. Evaluation of study and teaching conditions (student, graduate and teacher surveys)
  2. Evaluation of the degree programmes
  3. Course evaluation.

The evaluation of the study and teaching conditions is carried out throughout the university. It serves to review and further develop the study and teaching conditions in the overall view of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. In order to enable long-term studies and a more target group-specific evaluation, the panel survey method is used. The results of the individual surveys and the panel are processed by the ZESL and forwarded to the president's council, the departments and the student representatives for further use (deadline: 30.11).

Schedule for University-Wide Surveys (2023-2030)

University-Wide Surveys

The annual study-entrance survey identifies motives for choosing a university and possible obstacles to starting a degree programme. Student satisfaction is also evaluated. The survey takes place at the beginning of the winter semester and is aimed at all first-year students.

 

The study-section survey, which takes place every second year, serves to evaluate the study and learning conditions in order to optimise them as well as the services offered. Furthermore, statements and trends on structural conditions are recorded on a departmental basis. Students in their third/fifth Bachelor's or second/fourth Master's semester are surveyed.

A survey of graduates is conducted every two years. The aims are a retrospective evaluation of the degree programme (e.g. studyability, acquired qualifications) and the determination of the professional career of the graduates in order to obtain information for the continuous improvement of the degree programmes and the framework conditions.

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A survey of teaching staff takes place every three years. The aim is, on the one hand, to reflect the teachers' perspective on everyday teaching and, on the other hand, to give the participants the opportunity to give feedback on their personal experiences. In addition, a reflection of one's own actions can take place. All teachers who are active in teaching in the current semester are surveyed.

Programme and Course Evaluation

The annual evaluation of the study programmes as well as the course evaluation that takes place every semester are the responsibility of the departments or those responsible for the study programmes.

For the regular evaluation and further development of the study programmes, conferences and meetings of study programme commissions are held. The results of the programme evaluations are submitted by the deans to the president's council in aggregated form (see PDF form) together with those of the course evaluations in preparation for the strategy meetings (deadline: 30.11.).

Study Progamme Evaluation Form (PDF, accessible, 136.72 KB)

The evaluation of individual courses takes place every semester in accordance with the department-specific regulations. Responsibility lies with the deans. The aim is to determine a student assessment of the quality of the courses and the teaching of content and skills. Students can systematically and anonymously name existing strengths and weaknesses of individual courses and thus initiate improvements in teaching or contribute to the continuation of good course concepts. The teachers receive information about their courses and use this for individual further development.

The results of the course evaluations are sent in aggregated form together with those of the programme evaluations to the president's council by the deans in preparation for the strategy meetings (deadline: 30.11.).

Survey software

The FH Potsdam provides the online survey service Quamp, which is offered by Sociolutions GmbH, for all surveys. Conducting surveys with Quamp is data protection compliant and all costs are covered by the framework agreement. The software can be used by all members and affiliates of the FH Potsdam.

If other survey software is to be used, the user must provide proof that this survey software guarantees the anonymisation of respondents in the same way. In this case, please contact the data protection commissioner before starting the survey.

Regular surveys on studies and teaching, in particular course and degree programme evaluations, are to be carried out via the Quamp qSurveyor. All lecturers can register there with their Campus.account. Questionnaires can be realised in online and print format. The evaluation and reporting is optimised for the FH Potsdam and designed according to the corporate design.

One-off or recurring survey projects should be carried out via FHP Survey. FHP Survey is aimed in particular at students and doctoral candidates as well as research and non-research institutions at the FH Potsdam that carry out surveys as part of term papers, project work, final theses or research projects. Registration takes place using the Campus.account. The evaluation and reporting is optimised for the FH Potsdam and designed according to the corporate design.

Downloads

No. 444
Satzung zur Evaluation von Studium und Lehre des Fachbereichs Sozial- und Bildungswissenschaften der Fachhochschule Potsdam „Lehr- und Studienqualität sichern und fördern“ (PDF, 539.25 KB)
Die Evaluationssatzung des Fachbereichs Sozial- und Bildungswissenschaften regelt Evaluationen am Fachbereich, die der Qualitätsentwicklung von Lehre und Studium dienen. Allgemeine FHP-Regelungen: ABK Nr. 339 vom 18.12.2018
No. 451
451 - Satzung zur Evaluation von Studium und Lehre des Fachbereichs Stadt | Bau | Kultur an der Fachhochschule Potsdam (PDF, 539.38 KB)
Evaluation von Lehre und Studium/Studienbedingungen am Fachbereich Stadt | Bau | Kultur der Fachhochschule Potsdam

Contact

Studies and Teaching Unit

Room 3.08a
Antje Kuhle
Head of Quality Management for Studies and Teaching
Vera Wolf
Employee in the Quality Management of the Studies and Teaching Unit