Peer Reviewer Application
Quality Improvement Program (QUIP)
Application Deadline: June 12, 2015
Experienced education abroad professionals trained by The Forum, the Peer Reviewers examine
education abroad operations at the organization under review. They make judgments about whether
the organization is in substantial conformity with the individual Standards of Good Practice for Education
Abroad, commend the organization for any outstanding practices, and make suggestions and
recommendations for quality improvement. Peer Reviewers play a critical role in making QUIP the only
objective, independent review system in education abroad, based on the field’s Standards of Good
Practice.
Eligibility Requirements
 Employed by a Forum on Education Abroad Member Institution in good standing, or an Individual
Member of The Forum.
 At least five years’ experience in education abroad (or in the case of international candidates, five
years’ experience directly related to programming for U.S. students).
 At least one year experience in a senior administrative, managerial or supervisory role.
 Prior experience in conducting, managing, or supervising program, accreditation or quality
assurance reviews.
 Demonstrated knowledge of the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad.
Selection and Appointment
Peer Reviewer applications will be reviewed by The Forum QUIP Review Panel and Forum Staff, who will
recommend selection to The Forum President and CEO, who appoints each Peer Reviewer. Candidates
will be notified of the status of their application on or before July 10th, 2015. A total of 20 QUIP Peer
Reviewers are expected to be appointed in this cycle.
Training
Peer Reviewers must undergo QUIP Peer Reviewer Training, either in a designated workshop or in a
web-based seminar. These trainings are designed to orient and train Peer Reviewers to their roles and
responsibilities within the specific context of QUIP.
Terms of Service
The Forum’s goal is to develop a team of Peer Reviewers whose knowledge and experience are
appropriate to the types of organizations and programs under review. Thus, depending on the nature of
the reviews, not every Peer Reviewer will be called upon every year. Peer Reviewers assign ownership
and copyright of all Peer Review Reports to The Forum.
Code of Ethics
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QUIP Peer Reviewers must understand and agree to abide by The Forum’s Code of Ethics for Education
Abroad. They must sign a Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Statement of Conflict of
Interest.
Application Instructions
Please submit this form to forumea@dickinson.edu and attach the following:
1. A résumé or curriculum vitae
2. A Personal Statement detailing:
a. Your reasons for applying to become a QUIP Peer Reviewer;
b. How your background, previous experience, and previous training have prepared you to
serve as a QUIP Peer Reviewer, including previous experience conducting, managing, or
supervising quality assessments;
c. Which of The Forum’s Standards of Good Practice Workshops you have attended, as
well as detailed examples describing how you have applied the Standards of Good
Practice for Education Abroad in your current and/or previous position(s).
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Peer Reviewer Application
Quality Improvement Program (QUIP)
Application Deadline: June 12, 2015
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Please submit this form to forumea@dickinson.edu by June 12, 2015, remembering to include the
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By my signature below, I attest that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I
agree with these provisions.
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