§ 702.10 - What are the characteristics of peer reviewers?

(a) The Assistant Secretary selects each peer reviewer. Each peer reviewer must have the necessary knowledge and expertise in the area of the project being reviewed to evaluate the performance of a recipient. This experience may include—

(1) Expert knowledge of subject matter in the area of the activities to be reviewed;

(2) Expert knowledge of theory or methods or both in the area of the activities to be reviewed;

(3) Practical experience in the area of the activities or type of institution or both to be reviewed;

(4) Knowledge of a broad range of education policies and practices;

(5) Experience in managing complex organizations; or

(6) Expertise and experience in evaluation theory and practice.

(b) Each peer reviewer must be free of conflict of interest, as determined in accordance with § 702.11 or § 702.12.

(c) The Assistant Secretary may solicit nominations for peer reviewers from professional associations, nationally recognized experts, and other sources.

(d) OERI and other Department staff who possess the qualifications in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section may serve as peer reviewers only in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Assistant Secretary.