TCE Aggregate DashboardComprehensive User Guide for College & Department Administrators
Getting Started
The TCE Dashboard provides comprehensive analytics for Teacher Course Evaluations, enabling administrators to track and analyze teaching quality and course effectiveness across departments and colleges. The system contains evaluation data from Fall 2017 through Summer 2025.
The dashboard will load with your appropriate access level (College or Department)
Key Features
Real-time visualization of evaluation scores and trends
Comparative analysis across departments, courses, and semesters
Downloadable reports and data exports
Customizable filters and comparison options
Preset configurations for recurring analyses
Access LevelsThe Aggregate Dashboard is designed for two types of administrative users:
College Administrators
Full access to evaluation data across all departments within their college. Can compare and analyze performance metrics between different departments.
Department Administrators
Access restricted to evaluation data within their specific department and its associated courses. Can analyze course-level performance within the department.
Question GroupsThe evaluation data is organized into four primary question groups:
Question Group
Key Question
Description
Course Quality
I consider [S$NAME] to be a quality course.
Single question measuring overall course quality perception
Course Questions Overall
6 course-related questions
Comprehensive course evaluation metrics (excluding open comments)
Instruction Quality
[C$FN][C$LN] provided quality teaching.
Single question measuring overall teaching quality
Instructor Questions Overall
7 instructor-related questions
Comprehensive instructor evaluation metrics (excluding open comments)
Available FiltersCustomize your analysis using the following filter options:
ACADEMIC_TERM - Semester selection
CANVAS_SIS_ID - Canvas system identifier
CLASS - Course number
CLASS_COLLEGE - Full college name
CLASS_COLLEGE_SHORT - College abbreviation
CLASS_DEPARTMENT - Department name
CLASS_DEPARTMENT_ID - Department identifier
CLASS_ID - Unique class identifier
CROSSLISTED_ID - Cross-listed course ID
PREFIX - Course prefix (e.g., BIO, CHEM)
SECTION - Course section number
DISTANCE_LEARNING - Online course indicator
Tab 1: Summary ViewThe Summary View provides a high-level overview of evaluation performance with the following components:
Score Averages
Displays the mean scores for both:
Course Quality Score - Average rating for course quality
Instructor Quality Score - Average rating for teaching quality
Tip: You can filter by a specific department, prefix, course, or other criteria to view a summary for just those units.
Trend Line Visualization
A graphical representation showing score changes over time, helping identify improvement patterns or areas of concern across semesters.
Ranking Tables
For College Administrators
Department rankings for instructor quality
Department rankings for course quality
For Department Administrators
Course rankings for instructor quality
Course rankings for course quality
⚠️ Note: The Summary View supports filtering options but does not include comparison features. Use the Trend Analysis tab for comparative analysis.
Tab 2: Trend AnalysisThe Trend Analysis tab offers advanced visualization and comparison capabilities through four distinct line graphs, one for each question group.
Key Features
Four Line Graphs - Separate visualizations for each question group
