The Quality Matters (QM) RubricThis 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 rubric is composed of 42 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 lists the 42 standardsThis 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 AnnotationsThis link will take you to an external website in a new tab. | (50 pages; $20); pdf downloadable copy provided in QM courses. |
CSU Campuses who have adopted the QM rubric include: Bakersfield, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, and San Jose.