The Quality Matters (QM) Rubric This link will take you to an external website in a new tab. is a nationally recognized rubric developed in 2003 and is designed to provide guidelines in the development and design of online and blended courses. The CSU began a systemwide contract in 2013 which provides 25-33% discount on enrollment in QM courses. The 7th Ed. Rubric (released July 2023) is composed of 44 standards across 8 sections.
| QM Rubric | Description |
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| The materials found on the QM website may not be used without the express written consent of Quality Matters. | |
| QM Rubric This link will open a PDF file from an external website in a new tab. | Review the non annotated standards for the rubric on the QM website. |
| QM Rubric Workbook with Annotations This link will take you to an external website in a new tab. | (70 pages; $30); pdf downloadable copy provided in QM courses. |
| QM Top 10 Commonly Missed ObjectivesThis link will open a PDF file. (pdf) | Lists the 10 Essential Objectives, with examples and links to QuARRy. |
| Comparison of QLT & QM Rubrics This link will take you to an external website in a new tab. | Comparison of CSU QLT Rubric (2022) and QM Rubric (7th Ed.) |
CSU Campuses who have adopted the QM rubric include: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, and San Jose.