Higher Education

Subscriber-Managed Essentials Review (HE)

Brief Benefit Description
Review of a course against the three-point Essential Specific Review Standards from the Essential Standards from the QM Higher Education Rubric, Seventh Edition and conducted by a Master Reviewer who is a subject matter expert and external to the institution submitting the review. All Essential Standards must be met to receive recognition, which is valid for five years. Courses not meeting Standards are eligible for an amendment process. Managed by the QM Coordinator or a certified Course Review Manager (CRM) in compliance with QM Course Review Policies and Processes.

QM-Managed Essentials Review (HE)

Brief Benefit Description
Review of a course against the three-point Essential Specific Review Standards from the Essential Standards from the QM Higher Education Rubric, Seventh Edition and conducted by a Master Reviewer who is a subject matter expert and external to the institution submitting the review. All Essential Specific Review Standards must be met to receive recognition, which is valid for five years. Courses not meeting Standards are eligible for an amendment process.

Higher Ed Preparatory Review

Brief Benefit Description
Review of a course against the entire QM Higher Education Rubric, current edition, and conducted by a Master Reviewer who is a subject matter expert and external to the institution submitting the review. This review — while not eligible for QM Certification — is often used to benchmark course design processes or to determine professional development needs.

Higher Ed Internal Review

Brief Benefit Description
Unofficial review of a course in its entirety managed by the member organization against all Specific Review Standards in the Higher Education Rubric. This type of review is not eligible for QM Certification.

Subscriber-Managed - Recertification Review (HE)

Brief Benefit Description
Review of a previously certified course that is nearing the original 5 year certification expiration date or if any changes (outlined in the QM Recertification Policy) have been made to the course which requires a review to be conducted sooner.

QM-Managed - Recertification Review (HE)

Brief Benefit Description
Review of a previously certified course that is nearing the original 5 year certification expiration date or if any changes (outlined in the QM Recertification Policy) have been made to the course which requires a review to be conducted sooner.

Subscriber-Managed - Alternate Version HE Official Review

Brief Benefit Description
Review of an alternate version of a course, that previously met QM Standards, against all Specific Review Standards in the Higher Education Rubric. Examples: fully online/blended; 8week/16 week; multiple developers; undergraduate/graduate level. Managed by the QM Coordinator in compliance with QM Course Review Policies and Processes.