Intermediate Review Committee
Structured Review of Institutional Evidence, Evaluation Findings and Accreditation Responses
The ACISC Intermediate Review Committee provides a structured review stage within the institutional accreditation process. The Committee examines the applicable accreditation record, including institutional evidence, evaluation findings, team reports and institutional responses.
The intermediate review connects the external evaluation record with subsequent accreditation review and decision-making. Its work supports a documented, evidence-based progression of the institutional record through the ACISC accreditation framework.
The Committee reviews the information assigned to it under the applicable ACISC accreditation procedures and records its observations, findings or recommendations for the next applicable stage of review.
The Intermediate Review Within Institutional Accreditation
The Intermediate Review Committee forms part of the review architecture connecting institutional application and evaluation evidence with formal accreditation consideration.
Institutional Record
The Committee receives the applicable institutional accreditation record.
Evidence Review
Applicable evidence is examined against the relevant accreditation framework.
Evaluation Findings
The Committee considers findings arising from the institutional evaluation.
Team Report
The applicable evaluation team report is considered as part of the record.
Institutional Response
The institution’s response and supporting evidence are reviewed.
Committee Review
The Committee documents its applicable review conclusions or recommendations.
Further Review
The record proceeds to the next applicable accreditation review stage.
What the Intermediate Review Committee Reviews
The Committee reviews the applicable institutional accreditation record and considers whether the submitted information provides an appropriate basis for the next stage of accreditation consideration.
Institutional Evidence
Review evidence submitted by the institution in support of applicable accreditation criteria.
Evaluation Findings
Review findings arising from external institutional evaluation.
Team Report
Examine the applicable evaluation team report and documented findings.
Institutional Response
Review institutional responses, clarifications and supporting evidence.
Accreditation Criteria
Consider the record against the applicable ACISC accreditation criteria and standards.
Review Record
Maintain the applicable record of the Committee’s review and resulting action.
Evidence, Findings and Institutional Response
The Committee’s review is grounded in the institutional accreditation record. Evidence is considered together with the findings of external evaluation and the institution’s response.
Criterion
Identify the applicable accreditation criterion or standard.
Evidence
Examine institutional evidence relevant to the criterion.
Finding
Consider the applicable evaluation finding.
Response
Consider the institution’s response and additional evidence.
Committee Review
Record the Committee’s review of the available information.
Next Action
Identify the applicable next stage within the accreditation process.
Core Responsibilities of the Intermediate Review Committee
The Committee performs the review functions assigned to it within the applicable ACISC accreditation process and maintains a structured connection between evidence, findings and subsequent review.
Review
Review the assigned institutional accreditation record.
Assess
Assess the available evidence against applicable criteria.
Document
Document applicable review findings and observations.
Recommend
Provide applicable recommendations within the defined review process.
Refer
Refer the record to the appropriate subsequent review stage.
Institutional Areas Considered Through the Review
The Committee may consider the institutional record across the applicable dimensions of ACISC institutional accreditation.
Mission & Governance
Institutional mission, governance, leadership and accountability.
Educational Effectiveness
Programs, curriculum, teaching, learning outcomes and assessment.
Institutional Capacity
Personnel, resources, facilities, technology and institutional capacity.
Student Experience
Admissions, support, progression, completion and student experience.
Integrity & Accountability
Institutional integrity, information and accountability systems.
Continuous Improvement
Assessment, effectiveness monitoring and institutional improvement.
Documenting the Intermediate Review
The Committee’s review should be documented in a manner that permits the applicable accreditation record to be followed from evidence and findings through institutional response and subsequent decision-making.
Record Identification
Identify the institution, accreditation review and applicable record.
Evidence References
Reference the evidence considered during the Committee review.
Review Findings
Document applicable observations, findings or recommendations.
Next Stage
Identify the subsequent action within the accreditation process.
Intermediate Review Workflow
Receive
Receive the assigned accreditation record and applicable review materials.
Examine
Examine evidence, findings and institutional responses.
Deliberate
Conduct structured Committee consideration of the applicable record.
Record
Document the Committee’s applicable review action.
Refer
Refer the record to the appropriate subsequent accreditation stage.
From Evaluation Team to Intermediate Review
The Intermediate Review Committee does not replace the institutional evaluation process. It reviews the applicable record produced through the evaluation and subsequent institutional response stages.
Evaluation Team
Conducts the applicable external institutional evaluation and prepares findings.
Team Report
Documents the evaluation team’s findings and applicable recommendations.
Institutional Response
Provides institutional clarification, evidence and response.
Intermediate Review
Reviews the applicable completed record before subsequent accreditation consideration.
From Intermediate Review to Council Decision
The Intermediate Review Committee forms part of the review architecture preceding the applicable formal accreditation decision. Its work contributes to the record considered at the next decision-making stage.
Record
Assemble the applicable accreditation record.
Review
Conduct the intermediate review.
Recommendation
Record any applicable recommendation or referral.
Council Review
Proceed to the applicable formal accreditation review.
Decision
Establish the formal accreditation action through the applicable decision process.
Intermediate Review Committee Submission
Use the following interface as a structured workflow mockup for institutional information associated with an intermediate review. The final workflow can be connected to the ACISC accreditation system.
Review File Checklist
- Institutional application
- Institutional self-study
- Applicable accreditation criteria
- Supporting institutional evidence
- Evaluation site visit record
- Evaluation team report
- Institutional response
- Additional evidence
- Applicable prior review records
- Institutional improvement information
A Traceable Review Architecture
The intermediate review contributes to a traceable accreditation record connecting the institution’s evidence and evaluation findings with institutional response and formal accreditation decision-making.
Institution
Identify the institution under accreditation review.
Standards
Identify the applicable accreditation standards and criteria.
Evidence
Document the evidence supporting institutional performance.
Evaluation
Record the external evaluation findings.
Response
Record the institutional response and additional evidence.
Review
Record the intermediate review action.
Decision
Connect the record with the applicable formal accreditation decision.
Intermediate Review and Continuing Institutional Oversight
The review architecture supports continuing institutional accountability by maintaining a documented connection between evaluation findings, institutional responses, evidence and subsequent accreditation action.
Monitor
Monitor applicable institutional findings and actions.
Review
Review continuing evidence through the applicable accreditation process.
Assess
Assess continuing institutional effectiveness and improvement.
Document
Maintain the continuing accreditation record.
Continue Through the Accreditation System
Begin the ACISC Institutional Accreditation Process
Institutions preparing for ACISC accreditation can begin the application pathway, review the accreditation framework and access applicable fee information.
Framework & Protocol
Review the framework supporting the international accreditation process.
ACISC Intermediate Review Committee
The ACISC Intermediate Review Committee provides a structured review stage within the institutional accreditation system, connecting evidence, evaluation findings, institutional response and subsequent accreditation consideration.
Its review contributes to a documented accreditation record that proceeds through the applicable institutional review and formal decision-making process.