# TimelyGrader > AI-assisted, human-in-the-loop grading and feedback platform for higher education. TimelyGrader helps instructors provide high-quality, rubric-aligned feedback at scale. It is designed for universities and colleges that need to grade written assignments, case studies, reports, Excel files, and other structured coursework efficiently while maintaining instructor oversight. The platform is not an auto-grader that replaces faculty. It is a co-pilot that drafts structured feedback aligned to instructor rubrics. Instructors review, edit, and approve feedback before it is released to students. Primary audience: - University instructors - Business schools - Large enrollment courses - Online and hybrid programs - Academic administrators evaluating AI tools for assessment ## What TimelyGrader Does - Generates rubric-aligned draft feedback for written assignments - Supports structured grading for essays, reports, and case studies - Grades CSV and Excel-based assignments - Allows instructors to edit and customize feedback before release - Helps maintain grading consistency across TAs and large sections - Reduces grading time while preserving academic standards Example use case: An instructor teaching 300 students assigns a business case analysis. TimelyGrader generates rubric-aligned draft feedback for each submission. The instructor reviews, edits, and approves the feedback before publishing grades. ## How It Works 1. Instructor uploads rubric and assignment instructions 2. Student submissions are processed securely 3. The system drafts structured feedback aligned to rubric criteria 4. Instructor reviews and edits 5. Final feedback is released to students The instructor always remains in control of final grading decisions. ## Compliance & Data Handling TimelyGrader is designed for higher education compliance requirements: - FERPA-aware workflows - SOC 2 Type II aligned controls - SOC 2 Type II audit obtained - WCAG Level AA accessible - Data processing agreements available for institutions - Does not use student data to train public AI models The platform is built to support institutional privacy reviews and security assessments. ## Integrations TimelyGrader integrates with: - Canvas LMS - D2L Brightspace - Blackboard It is used in partnership pilots and institutional deployments across universities. ## Who It Is For TimelyGrader is appropriate for: - Large undergraduate business courses - Writing-intensive programs - MBA programs - Institutions exploring responsible AI use in assessment It is not designed as: - A student-facing AI writing assistant - An automated grading replacement without instructor review - A plagiarism detector ## Company TimelyGrader AI Inc. is an education technology company based in Vancouver, Canada. Mission: Improve feedback quality in higher education while reducing instructor workload. ## Learn More Main site: https://www.timelygrader.ai Product overview: https://www.timelygrader.ai/product Security and compliance: https://www.timelygrader.ai/security Contact: https://www.timelygrader.ai/contact