On an informal basis we solicit input from advisees, graduating seniors, and fellow faculty within the university. There is not, however, a formalized process for conducting these evaluations on an annual basis. The faculty thoroughly evaluates and revises the Department of Earth Sciences curriculum every third year. The evaluation takes into account changing job markets, advances in the Earth Sciences, student feedback on courses, and employer feedback on students and their training. Improved teaching results from each faculty member receiving student evaluations as well as an annual evaluation by the department head.
Faculty opting to have a peer review also receive comments from their colleagues.
The reviews provide constructive criticism which the faculty can use to improve their teaching.