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Qualifications for the BOE
Member organizations nominate board members on the basis of demonstrated
expertise in professional education, teaching, research, and/or evaluation.
Individuals nominated to the BOE should have:
- demonstrated expertise in the field of professional education, teaching,
research, and/or evaluation.
- skill in use of evaluation techniques, such as the interpretation
of quantified data, use of rating scales and questionnaires, interviewing
and observation techniques, and analysis of written information.
- skill in the use of computer technology, including accessing the Internet, using email, navigating websites, reviewing documents on-line, and word processing.
- good writing skills: the ability to convey clearly and concisely observations and judgments in writing.
- the ability to make unbiased professional judgments about education
units based on the application of national standards.
- good interpersonal skills: the ability to interact with team members
and institutional personnel in a courteous and collegial manner and
the ability to work toward consensus in team deliberations.
- word processing skills and e-mail access.
As BOE visits are intensive and often involve long hours, nominees should
have the stamina to participate fully. The nominating agency must assure
that the nominee is aware of the time commitments required for service
on the BOE. The nominee should assure that his/her employer is willing
to grant
the appropriate time (e.g., release, contractual, professional) to accept
BOE
assignments.
BOE members are initially appointed to three-year terms. They undergo
intensive training in the application of NCATE standards and in the conduct
of an accreditation review. The performance of team members and the chair
is evaluated by the institution and by other team members following each
on-site review. In addition, the UAB evaluates the quality of BOE team
reports. This information is included in the record of each member of
the BOE. At the expiration of a member’s term, NCATE reviews the performance
evaluations and makes a recommendation to the constituent organization
for either reappointing the member to another three-year term or replacing
the member. Members may be reappointed for a second three-year term and
reappointed for additional terms after participation in another training
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