Student Course Evaluations

Delaware State University is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and meaningful learning experiences. Student course evaluations provide an important opportunity for students to share anonymous feedback on their courses, including teaching methods, course materials, and overall course design.

This feedback plays a critical role in enhancing the educational experience for both current and future students. Course evaluations serve as a valuable tool for reflection, helping instructors refine their teaching practices while supporting faculty development, institutional growth, and the University’s commitment to academic excellence.

By sharing thoughtful and honest feedback, students help shape future courses and provide instructors with actionable insights to improve teaching and learning. To encourage meaningful participation, Delaware State University ensures confidentiality and uses modern, mobile-friendly technology to make the evaluation process accessible and engaging.

Benefits of Student Course Evaluations:

• Encourages student reflection on learning, engagement, and academic progress
• Improves teaching strategies and course design
• Enhances curriculum development
• Supports faculty promotion, tenure, and professional growth
• Improves the learning experience for future students
• Strengthens institutional quality and reputation
• Builds students’ professional communication and feedback skills

Course Evaluations Tips for Faculty

• Encourage participation by explaining the value of evaluations 
• Dedicate class time for survey completion 
• Reinforce anonymity to build trust 
• Design clear and goal-aligned evaluation questions 
• Use both rating and open-ended questions 
• Share how feedback has led to improvements 
• Analyze trends instead of isolated comments 
• Use feedback to set goals for future course improvements 

Course Evaluation Tips for Students

• Set aside dedicated time to complete evaluations thoughtfully 
• Provide specific and descriptive feedback 
• Balance positive comments with constructive suggestions 
• Maintain a professional and respectful tone 
• Offer suggestions for improvement 
• Reflect on your own effort and participation 
• Understand that your feedback influences future courses 

watermark student Course evaluations 

Starting Spring 2026, Delaware State University will be transitioning to Watermark for student course evaluations.

Watermark Student Course Evaluations

• Login: DESU email handle
• Password: Same as your DESU email account​

Faculty can log in to the Watermark Student Evaluations website to view and download their course evaluation reports directly. 

If you require additional assistance with course evaluations or accessing reports, please email CTLCourseEvals [at] desu.edu.

Evaluation Dates