Anthology Course Evaluations (Faculty & Staff) - Student Access and Mobile Compatibility

Information about student access to course evaluations via mobile devices and best practices for in-class administration of Student Evaluations of Teaching (SETs).

Mobile Compatibility

The Anthology Course Evaluations system is fully mobile-responsive, allowing students to complete evaluations using various devices:

  • Smartphones (iOS and Android)
  • Tablets (iPad, Android tablets)
  • Laptops and desktop computers

Best Practices for In-Class Administration

Improved Response Rates

Research shows significantly better response rates when students are given class time to complete SETs using their personal devices, similar to traditional paper evaluations.

University Guidelines

Follow the official university guidelines for proper administration of SETs in class. Complete guidelines are available in university policy 1j7.

Student Notification System

Blackboard Integration

Students receive notifications about available evaluations through multiple channels:

  • Blackboard notification appears in their student view until evaluation is completed
  • Persistent reminder remains visible until submission

Email Reminders

The system automatically sends:

  • Email reminders every 2 days during the evaluation window
  • Automatic cessation of reminders once student completes the evaluation
  • Final reminders before the evaluation period closes

Technical Requirements

Device Compatibility

Students can access evaluations on:

  • Any modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
  • Mobile browsers on smartphones and tablets
  • Campus computers in labs and libraries

Internet Connection

Students need:

  • Stable internet connection for submission
  • SIUE network access or personal data/WiFi

Need Additional Support?

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:

This guide aims to provide useful information, but as technology changes, interfaces or steps might vary. Please use the Comment button to let us know if anything differs from your experience. Your feedback helps us keep this information accurate. Thank you!



Keywords:
Anthology Course Evaluations, mobile access, smartphone, tablet, student access, mobile-responsive, class administration, SET administration 
Doc ID:
152887
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-07-01
Updated:
2026-04-28
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville