Students, Faculty, And Administrators Perception Of Students Evaluations Of Faculty In Higher Education Business Schools

Abstract

This literature review analyzes students’ evaluations of faculty in higher education business schools.  Particularly, differences in perception amongst students, faculty and administrators are examined across variables deemed significant by scholars. 

Each academic year students are requested to complete faculty evaluation forms for the classes they take at almost every university (Mohammad Ahmadi, Marilyn M. Helm, Farhad Raiszadeh [2001]. Numerous approaches and research related to students’ evaluations of faculty have been conducted and have led to different results and conclusions. Students’ evaluations of faculty have been used primarily for faculty promotion, salary raises, tenure, teaching efficiency, retention or faculty dismissal. Nevertheless, students, faculty and administrators have mixed feelings and perceptions about the students’ evaluations of faculty. This paper examines the views and perceptions of business major students and faculty at the School of Business at Hampton University. Business students and faculty will be asked to complete a various survey instruments. Results will be examined and presented.