QUIP FAQ

FAQs for Prospective Peer Reviewers

These Frequently Asked Questions provide answers to questions that prospective Peer Reviewers might have about QUIP.  Please consult the Guidebook for QUIP for more details.

• How do I know if I qualify to serve as a QUIP Peer Reviewer?

The Peer Reviewer qualifications are listed on the Peer Reviewer application (http://www.forumea.org/standards-quip.cfm#peerreviewers ) If you are uncertain about whether or not you meet these qualifications, the Forum staff will be happy to speak with you to provide guidance.

• Do Peer Reviewers work for the Forum?

Yes.  Peer Reviewers are conducting QUIP reviews on behalf of the Forum and will be paid by the Forum for their work.  They have a specific job description and will be evaluated by how well they meet the expectations.

• Do I have to be a member of the Forum to become a Peer Reviewer?

No, you do not have to be a Forum member to be a Peer Reviewer. 

• Are Peer Reviewers insured?

Yes.  While traveling and conducting reviews, Peer Reviewers are covered by the Forum professional educators insurance policy.

• What is the time commitment for a peer reviewer?

The QUIP process is a rigorous one that does require a significant time commitment.    The time commitment for an individual review will vary according to the scope of the review, but generally it will involve approximately a total of 5-6 travel days to both a domestic site and an overseas site, as well as advance reading and study of a self-study report and the writing of a peer review report. 

• What if I cannot commit to doing a review?

The Forum will be certifying a relatively large number of peer reviewers so that there is flexibility in assigning reviewers.  If a peer reviewer is not able to conduct a particular review, other peer reviewers will be assigned.

• Who has ownership of the Peer Review Report?

The Forum.  Peer Reviewers must sign an copyright reassignment agreement that gives ownership of the Peer Review Report to the Forum.  Organizations that receive the Peer Review Report will be entitled to use it for internal purposes and restricted from using it for publicity or marketing purposes.

• Who will be able to read the Peer Review Report?  Will it be publicly available?

Peer Reviewers should assume that what they write in the Peer Review Report could be made available to the public.  While it is unlikely that this will occur, it is possible depending on the institution and the “right to know” laws of that state.  The Forum retains the copyright and ownership of the Peer Review Reports.  Organizations will be required to use the Peer Review report for internal purposes only, and not as a means to publicize its programs (the Determination Letter may be used for the purposes of publicity).  It is expected that the Peer Review Report will be extremely useful to organizations for working with internal constituents for recognizing one’s strengths and addressing any weak areas in need of improvement.  While the Forum asks organizations to restrict the use of the Peer Review Report, it also recognizes that state “right to know” laws may make it possible for the report to be made public.  The Forum has no control over this.  Each institution should therefore be familiar with right to know laws and how they could possibly impact the dissemination of the Peer Review Report.