Interim Reports

Interim Reports focus on specific issues of concern identified as part of the comprehensive review process, annual report submission, the complaint process, substantive change, or other interactions with the Commission. The purpose of Interim Reports is to ensure that institutions continue to meet the Core Commitments and Standards with respect to the identified areas of concern. These reports are peer-reviewed by the Interim Report Committee.

Interim Reports and supporting documents that have been requested by the Commission or WASC staff are peer-reviewed by the Interim Report Committee (IRC).  The Committee meets in panels via conference call to review reports. Institutional representatives are invited to participate via conference call to answer questions or provide clarification. After the review, the IRC may:

  • Receive the report with recommendations
  • Receive the report with request for an additional interim report or progress report
  • Receive the report with a recommendation that the Commission send a site visit team to follow up on specified issues
  • Defer action pending receipt of follow-up information
Interim Report Committee

Appeal Process

If an institution’s proposal or report is not accepted by a panel of a committee, the institution may ask the panel to reconsider its decision, by way of a written communication sent within 30 days of the decision being communicated to the institution.  The institution’s communication should contain relevant information and the basis or bases for the requested reconsideration. The panel that reviewed the institution’s report or proposal will review the request and make a decision within 30 days of the date of the request, which decision will be communicated promptly to the institution.   If the panel does not reverse its initial decision, the institution may ask the Executive Committee of the Commission to reconsider the matter by way of a written communication in writing within 30 days of the date when the panel’s denial of the request for reconsideration is communicated.  The Executive Committee will consider the request within 60 days of receipt and will communicate its decision promptly.  The Executive Committee’s decision is final.

Resources

The resources listed below are specific to the interim report process. To explore all resources use the main Resource Library page.

PROCESS

Interim Report Committee

The Interim Report Committee (IRC) reviews Interim Reports and supporting documents that have been requested by the Commission.
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WORKSHEET

Interim Report Committee (IRC) Evaluation Worksheet

Worksheet used by the Interim Report Committee (IRC) when evaluating a proposal.
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TEMPLATES & SAMPLES

Interim Report Form

Instructions and template for the Interim Report to be submitted by institutions. Interim Reports inform the Interim Report Committee (IRC) about the progress made by the institution in addressing issues identified by the Commission.
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PROCESS

Interim Reports

Description of the purpose of interim reports, the role of the Interim Report Committee in peer-reviewing the reports, and an overview of the appeal process for institutions following the Interim Report Committee's recommendations.
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PROCESS

Peer Review Committee Charges

This document describes the roles and responsibilities of the three WSCUC peer review committees: the Substantive Change Committee, the Eligibility Review Committee, and the Interim Report Committee

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PROCESS

Peer Review Committees

High level introduction to the three peer review committees: the Eligibility Review Committee, the Interim Report Committee, and the Substantive Change Committee.
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