Compliance Indicator	Description of Criteria
Exemplary	The report goes above and beyond in describing their DE Effectiveness evaluation strategy and results. This generally includes the following: Multiple sources of data are used and are described in great detail. Sources of data that may have different definitions in different contexts are clearly defined (e.g., student retention rates).  The reported findings are clearly and completely aligned with the described sources of data, including results from one or more comparable face-to-face programs* on the same metrics. Findings are contextualized and (if applicable) are appropriately disaggregated.  Thorough description of how data/findings will be used to improve the DE program, if the findings call for such action.
Sufficient	Reporting guidelines were followed. For example: One or more sources of data are clearly described/defined. Findings are reported clearly and align with the source(s) of data as they are described, including results from a comparable face-to-face program* on the same metric(s). Findings are appropriately disaggregated (if applicable). Implications of the findings are at least briefly described, including whether the findings indicate the need for action to further support student learning and/or the student experience in the DE program. The report is clear overall. Some areas could be strengthened by including more detail.
Needs Improvement	Some reporting guidelines were followed, but one or more of the following is true: Sources of data are only vaguely described. Findings are only vaguely reported or are misaligned with the sources of data as they are described. No comparison program is identified, and no explanation is provided.* Report does not include any reference to implications of the findings.
Noncompliant	Report was not submitted or sections were left blank.

*If the DE program is not offered in a fully Face-to-Face modality, a reasonable comparator might be a program in the same department at the same degree level, or even in a different department within the same college. If the program is unable to identify a reasonable comparator program, determine whether there are key courses offered in both modalities that could be compared via Student Course Evaluation results. If no such courses exist, or if there is not a reasonable comparator program, clearly explain the unique nature of the program in the report and include sources of data that explicitly speak to the student experience in a distance education program.