• IACDE Independent Peer Review Evaluation & Scorecard

    Use this instrument to document your independent evaluation of institutional evidence against applicable IACDE Accreditation Standards. Your findings will become part of the formal review record and will inform Commission consideration.

  • Review Assignment

    Please focus on the published standards and the specific program evidence in the packet.
  • Scope of Review*
  • Date Completed*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Conflict of Interest

  • Do you have any employment, consulting, advisory, financial, family, ownership, or professional relationship with the institution?*
  • Can you review this institution independently and impartially?*

  • Standard 1: Mission and Purpose

    Look for clear evidence that the institution’s mission is defined, current, and aligned with its programs, goals, and outcomes.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 2: Governance and Leadership

    Review governance structure, leadership oversight, decision-making processes, and whether roles and responsibilities are clear and effective.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 3: Academic Programs and Curriculum

    Assess whether the curriculum is coherent, current, appropriately sequenced, and supported by evidence of student learning and program quality.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 4: Faculty and Staff Qualifications

    Check that faculty qualifications, experience, workload, and support are appropriate for the programs and student needs.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 5: Student Support Services

    Review the availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of academic advising, technical assistance, student communication, retention support, grievance processes, and other services designed to promote learner success.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 6: Learning Resources and Technology

    Review the adequacy of learning resources, technology, and tools that support instruction, access, and student success.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 7: Financial Stability and Integrity

    Review evidence of financial stability, responsible fiscal management, transparent financial practices, and the institution’s capacity to sustain its educational operations.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 8: Assessment and Continuous Improvement

    Look for evidence of assessment, analysis, and continuous improvement cycles that lead to program and institutional changes.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 9: Integrity and Transparency

    Review transparency, ethical practices, reporting, and evidence that the institution operates with honesty and accountability.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Standard 10: Commitment to Innovation and Access

    Assess innovation, accessibility, responsiveness to emerging needs, and the institution’s commitment to inclusive opportunity.
  • Overall Finding*
  • Additional Evidence Needed?*

  • Section 13: Overall Institutional Review

  • Is additional institutional evidence or clarification needed before the record is ready for Commission consideration?*
  • Do you believe another reviewer with specialized expertise should examine any portion of this record?*

  • Section 14: Reviewer Certification

    Please review the certification below carefully. Your certification becomes part of the official IACDE peer-review record.
  • Certification Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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