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Course Design for Student Success Rubric

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Every Learner Everywhere in partnership with The IIRP Graduate School marzo 2026
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Topic: Course Redesign Effective Teaching Practices Equity in Higher Education Inclusive Course Design Student Experience
Role: Faculty Instructional designer Instructional Support Staff
Institution: 2-Year Institutions 4-Year Institutions

The IIRP Graduate School’s Course Design for Student Success Rubric, is a robust rubric designed to support student engagement, access, and success across varied learner populations and institutions, including undergraduate, graduate, 2-year, etc. We want to inspire faculty, instructional designers, and administrators along their path of continual improvement. This rubric is not intended to be evaluative or shaming but to highlight successes as well as opportunities for enhancement.

Using the Rubric for Continuous Improvement: Recommendations for Success, is a companion guide to ensure three recommendation areas, (1) Data-Informed Instruction and Continuous Improvement, (2) Ongoing Professional Learning for Faculty, and (3) Student Participation in Course and Program Design, are implemented with attention to:

    • Student Success: Center course design on the experiences and outcomes of all learners, recognizing diverse needs and backgrounds.
    • Evidence: Ground practices in research about what works to improve student learning and success.
    • Capacity Building: Develop institutional infrastructure, not just individual initiatives.
    • Collaboration: Engage cross-functional teams that include faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
    • Sustainability: Create systems and cultures that support continuous improvement over time.

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You are welcome to use this resource and to customize it for your own institution and courses. No attribution is required.
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