Quality Matters QM

QM Benefits

Quality Matters processes benefit both individual faculty and their institutions. Austin Community College and Faculty will benefit greatly from implementing Quality Matters in the following ways:

• Improved student learning outcomes and retention
• Adoption of a systematic and comprehensive continuous quality assurance process that includes faculty training, course development, and course revisions that are aligned with accreditation standards
• Incorporation of new technologies and research findings
• Opportunity to engage in benchmarking activities with peer institutions
• Ongoing faculty professional development
• Increased flexibility, creativity, and divergent thinking
• Increased efficiency in using institutional resources

QM Program Components

QM is based on nationally recognized best practices and built on the expertise of instructional designers and experienced online teachers. QM Consists of three primary components:

• The QM Rubric
  To obtain a copy of the fully annotated version of the rubric, attend the APPQMR training provided by TLED.
• The Course Review Process
• QM Professional Development Opportunities for Faculty

  Applying the Quality Matters Workshop (APPQMR) is available for all ACC Faculty teaching online and hybrid courses.

For more information and a downloadable PDF of the Rubric, visit https://www.qualitymatters.org/qa-resources/rubric-standards

More information?

Faculty interested should contact the Office of Distance and Alternative Learning at dlstaff@austincc.edu or QM Coordinators.