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Understanding the Periodic Review Report (PRR) Process: Insights from Robert K. Clark

Join Robert K. Clark for an informative workshop session on the Periodic Review Report (PRR) process, crucial for institutions within the U.S. higher education system. This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the PRR, including the importance of regional accreditation, the methodology of self-studies and evaluations, and the role of peer review in institutional improvement. Participants will gain insights into the three-tiered system involved in PRR reviews, and the significance of peer reviewers in enhancing educational standards.

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Understanding the Periodic Review Report (PRR) Process: Insights from Robert K. Clark

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  1. Periodic Review Reports Workshop:Commission’s Expectations Robert K. Clark

  2. Today’s Session • I will present a Commissioner’s overview of the PRR process. • Methods of preparation and evaluation of the report will be covered in later sessions.

  3. Why do PRR?

  4. Why do PRR? • Regional accreditation is a basic feature of the U.S. Higher Educational System.

  5. Why do PRR? • Regional accreditation is a basic feature of the U.S. Higher Educational System. • Here, it consists of: • A decennial Self-Study and Site visit, and

  6. Why do PRR? • Regional accreditation is a basic feature of the U.S. Higher Educational System. • Here, it consists of: • A decennial Self-Study and Site visit, and • Periodic Review Report at intervening five year time points (also at ten year intervals).

  7. Why do PRR? • Regional accreditation is a basic feature of the U.S. Higher Educational System. • Here, it consists of: • A decennial Self-Study and Site visit, and • Periodic Review Report at intervening five year time points (also at ten year intervals). • Additional Follow-up as needed.

  8. Why have regional accreditation? • The easy answer is that Title IV funds require accreditation. • Regional accreditation is the accepted form of accreditation for most institutions.

  9. Why have regional accreditation? • The easy answer is that Title IV funds require accreditation. • Regional accreditation is the accepted form of accreditation for most institutions. • The right answer is that it leads to institutional improvement. • This is the heart of accreditation by peer-review.

  10. Peer-Review, what’s that all about? • Peer-review is the process through which institutions are evaluated by education professionals from institutions similar to the one being evaluated.

  11. Peer-Review, what’s that all about? • Peer-review is the process through which institutions are evaluated by education professionals from institutions similar to the one being evaluated. • They are your peers

  12. Peer-Review, what’s that all about? • Peer-review is the process through which institutions are evaluated by education professionals from institutions similar to the one being evaluated. • They are your peers • They understand your institution because they live with similar challenges and opportunities.

  13. Peer-Review, what’s that all about? • Peer-review is the process through which institutions are evaluated by education professionals from institutions similar to the one being evaluated. • They are your peers • They understand your institution because they live with similar challenges and opportunities. • This is the basis for institutional improvement.

  14. Who are the peer reviewers?

  15. Who are the peer reviewers? • You are (or may be in the future).

  16. Who are the peer reviewers? • You are (or may be in the future). • In this room today we have representatives from institutions starting the PRR process. • PRRs due in 2015

  17. Who are the peer reviewers? • You are (or may be in the future). • In this room today we have representatives from institutions starting the PRR process. • PRRs due in 2015 • We also have reviewers in-training. • Will review PRRs this year.

  18. Who are the peer reviewers? • You are (or may be in the future). • In this room today we have representatives from institutions starting the PRR process. • PRRs due in 2015 • We also have reviewers in-training. • Will review PRRs this year. • I sincerely hope that some of those preparing PRRs now will be reviewers in the future!

  19. Who are the peer reviewers? • You are (or may be in the future). • In this room today we have representatives from institutions starting the PRR process. • PRRs due in 2015 • We also have reviewers in-training. • Will review PRRs this year. • I sincerely hope that some of those preparing PRRs now will be reviewers in the future! “Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.” The Borg

  20. So, how does the process work? • PRR and Self-Study/Site Visit reviews involve a three-tiered system. • Peer-Reviewers • PRR Committee/ Evaluation Reports Committee • Full Commission

  21. So, how does the process work? • Once an institution submits its PRR, it is reviewed by two reviewers. • First and Second Readers. • Plus a special finance associate and a Commission VP.

  22. So, how does the process work? • Once an institution submits its PRR, it is reviewed by two reviewers. • First and Second Readers. • Plus a special finance associate and a Commission VP. • They present their report and recommendations at the PRR Committee meeting. • They are Committee members for that meeting. • Recommendations are voted on and passed to the Commission.

  23. So, how does the process work? • Once an institution submits its PRR, it is reviewed by two reviewers. • First and Second Readers. • Plus a special finance associate and a Commission VP. • They present their report and recommendations at the PRR Committee meeting. • They are Committee members for that meeting. • Recommendations are voted on and passed to the Commission. • Their recommendations move on to the full Commission. • Leads to a vote by the full Commission • May be on the consent agenda or the discussion agenda.

  24. Why so many steps?

  25. Why so many steps? • The Commission accredits approximately 530 institutions. • Range from small, specialty institutions with few students and programs, to large comprehensive Universities with thousands of students.

  26. Why so many steps? • The Commission accredits approximately 530 institutions. • Range from small, specialty institutions with few students and programs, to large comprehensive Universities with thousands of students. • For this reason, MSCHE standards are highly adaptable.

  27. Why so many steps? • The Commission accredits approximately 540 institutions. • Range from small, specialty institutions with few students and programs, to large comprehensive Universities with thousands of students. • For this reason, MSCHE standards are highly adaptable. • We strive to make decisions that are equitable to all institutions. • This requires a careful, deliberative process.

  28. So, who are these Commissioners? • Multiple choice question (think Star Trek):

  29. So, who are these Commissioners? • Multiple choice question (think Star Trek): a. Members of the Tal Shiar

  30. So, who are these Commissioners? • Multiple choice question (think Star Trek): a. Members of the Tal Shiar b. The Kingon High Council

  31. So, who are these Commissioners? • Multiple choice question (think Star Trek): a. Members of the Tal Shiar b. The Kingon High Council c. The Q Continuum

  32. So, who are these Commissioners? • Multiple choice question (think Star Trek): a. Members of the Tal Shiar b. The Kingon High Council c. The Q Continuum d. The Founders

  33. So, who are these Commissioners? • Multiple choice question (think Star Trek): a. Members of the Tal Shiar b. The Kingon High Council c. The Q Continuum d. The Founders e. None of the above

  34. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers.

  35. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers. • Twenty-six elected representatives from member institutions throughout the region.

  36. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers. • Twenty-six elected representatives from member institutions throughout the region. • Chancellors

  37. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers. • Twenty-six elected representatives from member institutions throughout the region. • Chancellors • Presidents

  38. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers. • Twenty-six elected representatives from member institutions throughout the region. • Chancellors • Presidents • Provosts and other administrators

  39. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers. • Twenty-six elected representatives from member institutions throughout the region. • Chancellors • Presidents • Provosts and other administrators • Faculty

  40. So, who are these Commissioners? • Answer: e. None of the above • They are your peers. • Twenty-six elected representatives from member institutions throughout the region. • Chancellors • Presidents • Provosts and other administrators • Faculty • Public Representatives

  41. What are their decisions based on?

  42. What are their decisions based on? • “Boring for the uninitiated, mystifying for the non-participant, a secular religion for those who have felt its spell…” Thomas C. Mendenhall

  43. What are their decisions based on? • “Boring for the uninitiated, mystifying for the non-participant, a secular religion for those who have felt its spell…” Thomas C. Mendenhall The Characteristics of Excellence

  44. What are their decisions based on? • The 14 Standards in Characteristics are applied to all institutions through the three-tiered approach to review. • In the context of the institution’s mission

  45. What are their decisions based on? • The 14 Standards in Characteristics are applied to all institutions through the three-tiered approach to review. • In the context of the institution’s mission • Keep this in mind as you prepare your PRRs

  46. What are their decisions based on? • The 14 Standards in Characteristics are applied to all institutions through the three-tiered approach to review. • In the context of the institution’s mission • Keep this in mind as you prepare your PRRs • Keep this in mind as you review PRRs

  47. What are their decisions based on? • The 14 Standards in Characteristics are applied to all institutions through the three-tiered approach to review. • In the context of the institution’s mission • Keep this in mind as you prepare your PRRs • Keep this in mind as you review PRRs • Also be sure to use the Handbook for Periodic Review Reports • Institutions starting PRR should use the current edition

  48. Are the standards becoming more difficult to achieve?

  49. Are the standards becoming more difficult to achieve? • In a way, yes.

  50. Are the standards becoming more difficult to achieve? • In a way, yes. • Stakeholders are demanding more accountability.

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