Visit Information for Peer Reviewers
The Higher Learning Commission has developed detailed logistical information, forms, and templates for the peer review team visits. Below are a collection of PEAQ and AQIP peer reviewer resources. Reviewers looking for their scheduled visits and blackout dates should visit the Peer Review Data Update System.
General Forms
Guides
The Commission has developed the following resource for peer reviewers. Comprehensive Reviews, Evaluation Reports, and the Assumed Practices: Instructions for Peer Review Teams
The Commission provides guidance for institutions and peer reviewers in its Statement on Peer Reviewers Serving as Independent Consultants or on Mock Teams to Institutions that are Accredited by or Seeking Accreditation with the Commission.
Multiple Location Visits
Information for Peer Reviewers
Multiple Location Visit Report Template
AQIP Reviewer Resources
Systems Appraisals
The Systems Appraiser Guide details the new and revised review process that becomes effective with the June 2013 Systems Appraisals. The System Appraisal Timetable for June - September 2013 is now available.
For each reviewer, the Systems Appraisal Worksheets contain instructions and designated worksheets for each of the nine categories, including Independent, Consensus and Evidentiary review. Not all team members will use every worksheet.
The Team Reflection Worksheet is for all team members to list significant observations about the institution to be used during the review process after reading through the Systems Portfolio and Institutional Review.
The Systems Appraisal team uses the Systems Appraisal Report template at the conclusion of its review to create a final feedback report.
Quality Checkups
Quality Checkup Visit documents are currently under review. Please check back in Fall 2013.
PEAQ Reviewer Resources
Guides
Commission Guide for Writing the Team Report: Focused Visit
The team report of a focused visit has two sections. Section I. the Assurance Section, Parts I, II, and III, relates directly to accreditation issues. Section II, The Advancement Section, is the consultation of the team. These instructions will assist you in writing each part of the report.
Substantive Change Panel Review Process: Change Panel Instructions and Forms (2011)
Commission Guide for Writing the Team Report: Change Visit (January 2013)
Campus Evaluation Visits: Information for Institutions and Reviewers (September 2011)
How to Write the Evidentiary Statement
Evidentiary statements are designed to capture the essence of an institution's efforts to meet an area of focus or core component. The evidentiary statement evaluates the quality of the evidence/data the institution presents in support of the criteria and core components.
Submitting Required Materials for Visits
Prior to accreditation-related reviews, the institution provides the peer reviewers and the Commission with a set of required materials. Beginning in Fall 2011, these materials must be submitted electronically in PDF format for the majority of evaluations.
Required Materials and Submission Procedures: PEAQ Comprehensive Visit
Required Materials and Submission Procedures: PEAQ and AQIP Change Visit
Required Materials and Submission Procedures: Focused Visit
Templates
PEAQ Template for team report for the Focused Visit: Advancement Section
PEAQ Template for team report for the Focused Visit: Assurance Section
PEAQ Comprehensive Evaluations for Reaffirmation of Accreditation: Documents Supporting the Preparation of the Team Report
This packet provides all the information pertaining to the preparation of team materials to address the Comprehensive Visit Team Report. The packet contains the following documents:
- Annotated Template for the Team Report for the Comprehensive Visit.
- Template for the Team Report for the Comprehensive Visit (Word file provided as a link to this pdf).
- Multi-Campus Report (Word file provided as a link to this pdf).
- Embedded Change Report (Word file provided as a link to this pdf).
- Protocol for Reviewing Distance Education and Correspondence Education.
- Submission Procedures: PEAQ Comprehensive Visit Team Report.
Report Template for a Change Panel (August 2010)
Report Template for a Change Visit (August 2010)
Substantive Change Recommendation Form: Embedded Change Review (October 2011)
Report Template for Campus Evaluation Visits (October 2011)
Template for team report for the Comprehensive Visit for Initial Accreditation: Assurance Section (October 2012)
Template for Team Report for the Comprehensive Visit for Candidacy (October 2012)
Worksheets
Assumed Practices within the Criteria for Accreditation (April 2013)
Additional Location Confirmation Visit Report Form (March 2011)
Substantive Change Recommendation Form: Embedded Change Review (October 2011)
Review of Institutional Application for the Notification Program for Additional Locations (June 2011)
Some templates are only available on an as needed basis. For more information, contact
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