What is the Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ)?

The Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) is Humber’s primary mechanism for collecting anonymous student feedback on the learning experience in each course, every semester. It is designed to support instructional development and continuous improvement by providing instructors with constructive insights into students’ perceptions of their learning environment. SFQ results are confidential and are not used in employment or contract negotiations. This process reinforces our shared commitment to academic quality and reflective teaching practice. Learn more about the dates of your SFQ, how to add custom questions, and much more from the Innovative Learning SFQ Date Tool here.

When can I expect to receive the student feedback from my course’s SFQ?

SFQ reports are generated and emailed to instructors approximately 1 month into the next semester. This timing allows for thorough data processing and analysis.

For the SFQs running in Winter 2026, you can expect to receive SFQ results and student feedback 1 month into the Summer 2026 semester.

How do I view the student feedback from my course’s SFQ?

What should I do with the feedback from the SFQ once I receive it?

To support the interpretation and application of feedback, instructors can reach out to:

• An Educational Developer at the Innovative Learning Support Centre for guidance on using SFQ results to improve teaching practice or inform professional materials.
• The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) for support in addressing feedback related to identity, inclusion, or accessibility.

Instructors are encouraged to review results thoughtfully on their own, as well, following these steps;

• Review student feedback intentionally.
  • Select a time when there is sufficient mental, emotional, and physical capacity to engage thoughtfully with the results.
• Identify trends in comments and scores.
  • Focus on recurring themes in comments and trends in the data rather than one-off critiques.
• Ask reflective questions to turn feedback into action.
  • “What’s working well?”
  • “What can be improved?”
  • “How does this feedback align with my goals as an educator?”
• Contextualize negative feedback.
  • All instructors—even experienced, high-performing faculty—receive challenging feedback from time to time. It can be helpful to acknowledge any emotional reaction and then use the feedback constructively to support future growth.

Contact the Innovative Learning Support Centre if you need support. We are here to help!