PEQAB welcomes nominations for external experts. This document outlines PEQAB’s process and requirements for nominations of individuals as potential members of a Quality Assessment Panel.

The quality of each proposed degree program, or any part thereof, will normally be assessed by a Quality Assessment Panel (QAP). The nature and complexity of the application will determine the number and nature of credentials and skills required of external expert review panel memebers. The panel will normally consist of two members including the panel chair. The Board will strive to name Quality Assessment Panels that reflect an appropriate mix of academic/ professional credentials and experience related to the field. The Board will select all external experts, but applicants may nominate individuals to the Board.

Anyone wishing to nominate external expert to assess an application for consent may nominate up to three (3) people who would meet the Board’s criteria for external experts (see below). The Board may select one or more nominees to act on a panel. The Board has sole discretion to select all external expert review panel members for an application, however, not without regard to the applicant’s nominees.

If you wish the Board to consider an individual(s) for appointment to a QAP, provide the following information:

• name;
• occupation and employer;
• credentials;
• e-mail address;

Nominees should be arm’s length from the applicant and applicants should not seek input from its nominees in regard to the nomination.

Criteria for External Experts

External experts will possess the qualifications and personal qualities to engender the confidence of the Board, the Minister, the public, accrediting bodies, relevant regulatory bodies, and degree-granting institutions. External Expert Review Panel members must:

• be committed to the principles and practices of quality assurance in postsecondary education;
• be recognized by their peers for having a broad outlook, an open mind, and sound judgment;
• be free of any conflict of interest, in accordance with the Board’s policy on conflict of interest for External Expert Review Panels;
• have demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, preferably including experience of writing formal reports to deadlines.

The Board will consider highly qualified individuals who possess:

• an advanced academic credential related to the subject area under review (normally at the terminal level in the field);
• any required or desired professional credentials and/or related work experience of substantial depth and range;
• relevant academic experience such as administration, teaching, curriculum design and/or quality assessment experience (e.g., as appraisers for accrediting bodies or as reviewers of degree programs; and who are
• active scholars, normally at the rank of associate or full professor.

In addition to the qualities of panel members, QAP Chairs will normally be experienced in the administration of higher education; and be experienced committee members who can function objectively and effectively as chair of an assessment committee.

Nominations should be emailed to the secretariat: [email protected]