Peer Reviewer Application

Peer reviewers are appointed for a three-year period and evaluated annually.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to be impartial, objective and fair
• Ability to review, evaluate, and document evidence of a program’s fulfillment of requirements
• Possess strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Attend the virtual peer reviewer training
• Distinct time commitment for service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accreditation (regional, national, or specialized/professional)
• Active CSCS certification
• Experience in higher education
• Previous experience as a site visitor/peer reviewer
• Involvement with NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP)

Availability: 
Selected peer reviewers must be available to:

• Complete virtual peer reviewer training 
• Complete assigned program review(s) starting with the self-study review, followed by a site visit during January – March and finally, completing a site visit report
• Peer reviewers will be expected to sign a conflict-of-interest form and cannot serve as a peer reviewer for any program they have consulted for, or been employed by, or from which they are a graduate 

Responsibilities: 

• Assure quality by evaluating a program’s compliance with the CASCE Professional Standards and Guidelines
• Support program improvement by providing advice and guidance to academic programs
• Exemplify professionalism, objectivity, and fair judgment
• Complete virtual Peer Reviewer training
• Complete an assigned program review consisting of the following:
  • Review of the assigned program’s self-study
  • Conduct a 1½ to 2-day site visit between January-March if assigned a Lead or Second role
  • Complete a Site Visit Report

Time Commitment: 

• At least one program evaluation per year
• Peer Reviewer roles can require a significant amount of time commitment
• For more details on the Site Visit process, please refer to our Guide to Accreditation

Benefits:

• Gain insight from colleagues and develop a comprehensive understanding of CASCE’s accreditation process to help you achieve accreditation at your institution
• Receive an honorarium (varies per role) plus reasonable travel expenses for each review