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Unit of Study - FAQ's

You can use the answers to the following frequently asked questions to find the specific information about the USE system

  1. University's policy on evaluation of units of study
  2. What is the ITL's Unit of Study Evaluation System (USE) intended to do? Does it contribute to the University's Teaching Performance Indicators?
  3. What does the USE survey look like?
  4. How is the survey reported?
  5. How can I 'USE' the Results?
  6. What are the relationships between USE items, SCEQ scales, and Academic Board resolutions on teaching?
  7. USE Contacts?
  8. What is the timeline for USE ordering and reporting? (pdf format)

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