Hi Kerry, You raise a very good point about student feedback. I have my students give me feedback after each major project and/or assignment. I give each student a 3X5 card and have them comment on the specifics of the project and assignment. This way I know how they perceived the project/assignment and how I can improve on what I require and the instructions I give about the completion of the project/assignment. Since the feedback is ongoing throughout the course the students have numerous opportunities to give input. The end of the course evaluations are of little value in my opinion because they are given during finals week when the students are taking tests and completing assignments. Stress is high and along with that can come frustration which is reflected in the responses. In addition, in our college the course evaluations are so general that they are of no value. Questions, like "Was the instructor knowledgeable in his/her subject?" don't give insight about how to improve on instructional delivery. Also, as you mentioned most instructors have figured out how to generate good student ratings through their actions and assignments. This takes away the opportunity to try something new and risk not getting the best evaluations because the new effort didn't work as well as the instructor would like. So creativity is challenged by the evaluations. Hope this all makes sense but I get on a soap box when it comes to student feedback and course evaluations. I think this is an area where there is room for much improvement. Thanks. Gary