An introduction to the new Peer Review process, which may be available for districts in the upcoming Rotary year.

1. Peer Review: A Preview
Lindsay Griswold, Senior Specialist, Youth Exchange, RI
Thomas Woods, Senior Supervisor, Youth Exchange, RI
Evanston, Illinois, USA

2. Workshop Objectives
• Introduction to Peer Review – 5 min
• Peer Review Process Overview – 15 min
• Small Group Document Review – 15 min
• Group Discussion – 15 min
• Final Thoughts/Questions – 10 min

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Introduction to Peer Review

4. Introduction to Peer Review
What is Peer Review?
• Voluntary Rotarian-led reviews of district Youth
Exchange programs, similar to RI district
evaluations
• Partner districts reviews, or self-evaluation

5. Introduction to Peer Review
What is the purpose?
• Share best practices and successful strategies
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with RI policies

6. Introduction to Peer Review
Potential Benefits
• Strengthen district programs
• Strengthen or build partnerships
• Ensure compliance with RI policies

7. Introduction to Peer Review
History
• 2001: Concept of “Peer Review Board” proposed by
RI Youth Exchange Chair Abe Kuttothara
• 2015-16:
Adopted as RI Youth Exchange Committee Goal
• 2016-17:
Added as Terms of Reference for committee
• YEO Preconvention 2017 – Draft versions for review

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Peer Review Overview

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District Peer Review Guide

10. District Peer Review Guide
Logistics and
outline for
conducting a review
• Advance Agreement
• Document review
• Interviews
• Findings Report

11. District Peer Review Guide
Document Review
• Training materials
• Volunteer screening and selection
• Inbound student
• Program administration

12. District Peer Review Guide
Interviews
• District Leaders, e.g. district chair, youth protection officer,
and committee
• Club Leaders
• Current Host Families
• Parents of Outbound Students
• Inbound and Rebound students
• Club Counselors

13. District Peer Review Guide
Findings
• Be direct
• Focus on behaviors, and actions, no personal attacks
• Consider tone and explanations in written report
• Constructive feedback

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District Peer Review Workbook

15. District Peer Review Workbook
Outline for review of
documents,
sample interview
questions, and
findings

16. District Peer Review Workbook
What’s Included?
• Document review section
• Sample interview questions
• Findings letter outline

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Review and Discuss

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Closing Thoughts/Questions?

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THANK YOU!