// ratings
Student ratings, published by CU, not by us.
At the end of every term, CU Boulder asks enrolled students to rate each course anonymously, then publishes the numbers. Here’s how Matt’s courses compare, with links to the university’s own dashboards so you can check every figure.
| Group | Fall 2021 – spring 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Brady’s courses | 4.56 | 4.64 |
| CU Boulder | 4.38 | 4.40 |
| Leeds | 4.34 | 4.33 |
93% of Matt’s spring 2026 students responded. The scale is zoomed to 4.2–4.8 so small gaps are visible.
// what the surveys measure
CU’s Faculty Course Questionnaires cover 16 specific teaching practices, including real-world relevance, intellectual challenge, clear grading, helpful feedback, instructor availability, respect for different perspectives and good use of technology.
// check the numbers yourself
CU’s live dashboards:
// a fair comparison
These results come from hundreds of responses across many terms. That’s a broader picture than a handful of anonymous posts on a third-party site. Student comments aren’t part of CU’s public reports, so none appear here.
// recognition
- David B. Balkin and Rosalind & Chester Barnow Endowed Innovative Teaching Award (2025): for helping students use AI, low-code and automation on real human and organizational problems. Read the Leeds announcement (opens in a new tab)
- Leeds AI Teaching Excellence Challenge Grants (twice): for building AI-powered learning experiences and agents that create value for students and partners.
- Gillespie Award: for promoting entrepreneurship and mentoring students in and beyond the classroom.
- Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Faculty Ambassador (2022–23): for teaching principled, transparent decision-making.
- Online Teaching Academy credential: CU Boulder (opens in a new tab) (Credly)
The recognition matters, but the purpose matters more: students who use technology thoughtfully, create real value, and lead with both technical confidence and human judgment.