Below are Frequently Asked Questions about Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPOT) for students: please click on each question to see its answer. If you have any additional questions, please email spot@unt.edu .

When are student evaluations available?

Session Dates and Survey Administration Dates for fall sessions are listed below.

SESSIONS

SESSION DATES

SURVEY ADMINISTRATION DATES

Regular Academic Session

August 19 - December 13

November 18 - December 5
8W1 August 19 - October 11 September 30 - October 10

8W2

October 14 - December 13

December 2 - December 12
How do I complete a course evaluation?

Students will receive an email on the first day the survey opens (see table above) from "UNT SPOT Course Evaluations via IASystem Notification" (no-reply@iasystem.org) with the survey link. Please look for the email in your UNT email inbox.  Simply click on the link and complete your survey. Students receive a separate email for each course.   Survey links are unique to each course (not each student).  Please feel free to reach out to your instructor for the course evaluation link if you have deleted the email.

What should I do if I deleted my initial email or cannot find my email with my survey links?
Reminders will be sent (see the question below) if you have not yet completed the survey. Verify that your campus preferred email address in AMS (www.ams.unt.edu) is one that you check. Faculty are strongly encouraged to post the course survey links to CANVAS so you can also find the link there. Survey links are specific to each course, not each individual student. If you have checked all options, please email SPOT (spot@unt.edu) with your student ID, course number and course section in order for us to assist you.
What should I do if the system tells me 'this is not your course evaluation' or 'you have already taken this survey' when i should be; or I have not yet take the survey for the specific course?
If you are receiving either of these messages; try refreshing your browser, because the system might not have cleared the cache from a previous evaluation submitted.  If you are still receiving these messages in error; email SPOT with your student ID, course number, and course section.
What is Duo MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and how do I complete my evaluation when it is asking me to login to the MFA portal?
Multi-Factor Authentication is now required at UNT.  Duo is a form of multi-factor authentication that uses a mobile device, phone, passcode, or token to verify that the person logging into your account is actually you.  If you have not set up your duo portal website, need instructions, or to contact the UNT Helpdesk visit Duo MFA FAQs.
Will I receive a reminder?
Yes, students receive email reminders if they have not completed the survey. Reminders are sent from "UNT SPOT Course Evaluations via IASystem Notification" (no-reply@iasystem.org).  Once students complete the survey they will no longer receive any automated emails regarding the SPOT except for the confirmation email that the survey has been submitted.  
Will I receive a confirmation email after I complete a survey?
Yes; a confirmation email is automatically sent to the same email address where the survey link was sent. Confirmation emails cannot be resent, and they are only sent to the students, not the instructors. Once again, instructors do not have access to view which students completed the course survey, only the overall response rate for the course.
How long will it take to complete a survey?
The average time most students report completing the survey is less than 8 minutes.
Are my responses confidential?
Absolutely. All answers are confidential and no identifying information will be shared with instructors or teaching assistants, and overall results will not be released until after instructors have submitted final grades to the Office of the Registrar.
Will faculty be able to read all of my student comments?
Yes; however, all comments that contain coarse or violent language and/or content, or derogatory remarks about the person's gender, race, sex, religion, national origin or other personal characteristics will be removed and not taken into consideration.
If I miss completing a course evaluation, can I still submit one?
Evaluations cannot be deleted, redone, or completed after the deadline, but students can e-mail spot@unt.edu to provide feedback about an instructor and/or class.  The SPOT team will forward the student comments anonymously to the instructor and/or chair of the instructor's department.  The feedback will not be sent until after grades have been posted for the term.
Why are course evaluations important?
Student opinions matter. Not only are course evaluations used to measure teaching effectiveness, student feedback provides faculty members with valuable information as they modify, plan, and revise their course(s).
Are there any incentives offered for completing the SPOT?
Isis Schmidt, Senior Construction Engineering Technology Student
Isis Schmidt, Senior Construction Engineering Technology Student