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Administrative Bylaw, Article 33Institutional Performance ProgramPolicies and Procedures33.1 Self-Study and External Peer Review.The requirements and procedures set forth in this bylaw apply to the institutional self-study and institutionalperformance program process specified in Constitution 3 and 6 and Bylaw 22. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94,Revised: 1/19/13)33.2 External Peer-Review Teams.33.2.1 Function. External peer-review teams shall be responsible for reviewing the institution’s self-studyreport, conducting campus visits and offering comments to the review team’s chair. The peer-review team shallapproach the institution’s self-study report and the campus visit with two objectives: (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective1/1/94)(a) To verify that the self-study process involved campus-wide participation, and that the self-study report reflectsaccurately the operation of the institution’s athletics program; and(b) To evaluate the institution’s performance in relation to the fundamental operating principles specified in Bylaw22.2.33.2.2 Composition. External peer-review teams shall be established to ensure that participating member institutionsare evaluated by broadly representative teams composed of experienced educational and athletics personnelwith substantial campus experience. Peer-review teams shall consist of two to four peer reviewers. Peer-review teammembers shall be appointed by the Committee on Institutional Performance and represent institutions in DivisionI. One NCAA staff member shall accompany and support each team on evaluation site visits. Any NCAAstaff member with a personal relationship or institutional affiliation that reasonably would result in the appearanceof prejudice shall refrain from participating in any manner in the involved institution’s activities related to theinstitutional performance program. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94, Revised: 8/10/94, 1/19/13)33.2.3 Selection and Assignment of Peer-Review Teams.33.2.3.1 Opportunity of Institution to Review List of Potential Peer Reviewers. Prior to the establishmentof a peer-review team and the appointment of its chair, an institution shall be given the opportunity toreview a list of potential peer reviewers and chairs for purposes of suggesting removal of those who seem inappropriateor unacceptable to the institution. The authority for establishing the composition of peer-review teamsshall rest with the Committee on Institutional Performance. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94, Revised: 1/19/13)33.2.3.2 Establishment of Team. As a general rule, peer-review teams shall be established according to theneeds, size and subdivision of the institution to be reviewed, and the coverage of topic areas, without regard tothe specific constituent groups with which individual peer reviewers are identified. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective1/1/94)33.2.3.2.1 Pool of Peer Reviewers.33.2.3.2.1.1 Basic Qualifications. To be included in the pool of peer reviewers, an individual shallbe from a Division I institution or conference and shall have a general knowledge of intercollegiate athletics(as evidenced by positions held, committee service, etc.), and: (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94)(a) Hold the position of president or chancellor, faculty athletics representative, director of athleticsor senior woman administrator at a member institution (although recent retirees may beincluded in the pool under special circumstances); or (Revised: 3/8/06)(b) Have recognized expertise, skills or experience in particular areas addressed in the institutionalperformance program (e.g., senior compliance administrator, business manager, admissions officer,registrar, financial aid administrator, vice president for fiscal or academic affairs, vice presidentoverseeing athletics). (Revised: 1/19/13)33.2.3.2.1.2 Women and Ethnic Minorities. The pool of peer reviewers shall include sufficientnumbers of women and members of ethnic groups to ensure their frequent assignment to peer-reviewteams. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94)40133ipp policies andprocedures