Peer Reviewers at the Higher Learning Commission
HLC relies upon the service of peer reviewers for its accrediting activities. These volunteers generously share their knowledge and experience to assure and advance institutional quality. Learn more about peer reviewer responsibilities and expectations of service.
HLC maintains a Peer Corps of approximately 1,800 faculty and administrators from institutions accredited by HLC. The peer reviewers play an incredibly important role in all stages of the accreditation process. They are responsible for assuring that an institution is complying with the accreditation criteria as well as for helping an institution advance within the context of its own mission.
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Canopy
Canopy is an online system where peer reviewers can view and update their records with HLC.
Become a Peer Reviewer
HLC periodically seeks experienced faculty and administrators currently employed by or recently retired from HLC-accredited institutions who would fill areas of high need in the Corps.
Diversity Initiative
Through its Diversity Initiative, HLC is working to increase the ethnic and racial diversity of its Peer Corps in order to better reflect the backgrounds of students, faculty and staff at its member institutions.
Policy Updates for Peer Reviewers
HLC policies change frequently. Information is available regarding recently adopted and proposed policy amendments.
Guides and Templates for Peer Reviewers
Detailed logistical information, forms and templates for peer review team visits are available on the Peer Review Team Resources page.
Peer Review Training
HLC provides training to peer reviewers to ensure that they are prepared for their role in the accreditation process. If selected to join the Peer Corps, a reviewer will be expected to attend the appropriate training program. Newly selected reviewers will automatically receive notices and registration information about training. Upcoming dates for in-person and online training are listed on the Peer Review Training page.
Webinar Refreshers for Team Chairs
HLC provides one-hour, live webinars monthly for team chairs to refresh their training and connect with HLC in preparation for leading an evaluation team. Team chairs will hear about tips and good practices from an experienced peer reviewer and will have a chance to ask questions of the presenter as well as an HLC staff liaison. Team chairs assigned to upcoming evaluations will receive invitations by email to register for these webinars.
Dates of scheduled webinars are listed on the Peer Review Training page. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.