Peer evaluators play a vital role in the accreditation process. Through their expertise, professional judgment, and commitment to service, peer evaluators help ensure the quality and integrity of nursing education programs.
To recognize these important contributions, ACEN established the Peer Evaluator Recognition Program.
The program honors peer evaluators for their service and leadership within the accreditation process through a series of digital recognition badges that acknowledge meaningful volunteer contributions and professional engagement.
Site Visit Service badges recognize participation and milestone achievements on ACEN accreditation site visits. Badges are awarded as peer evaluators reach designated service milestones, recognizing their ongoing commitment to the peer review process.
Evaluation Review Panel badges recognize peer evaluators who have served on ACEN's Evaluation Review Panel. These individuals contribute their expertise through thoughtful peer review and collaboration in support of accreditation decision-making.
Team Chair badges recognize peer evaluators who have served as leaders of ACEN site visit teams. Team Chairs play an important role in guiding peer review activities, supporting team members, and helping ensure a consistent and effective accreditation process.
Digital badges issued through the Peer Evaluator Recognition Program provide a verifiable record of service and accomplishment.
Recipients may choose to:
In addition, earned badges are displayed alongside peer evaluator profiles in the ACEN Program Directory, providing visible recognition of service, experience, and leadership within the accreditation process.
Badges are awarded automatically based on documented peer evaluator service and participation maintained by ACEN. As peer evaluators reach eligible service milestones or complete qualifying activities, badges are issued through ACEN's digital credentialing platform, Certifier. No application or self-reporting is required.
Peer evaluators who qualify for a badge will receive an email notification with instructions for accessing, sharing, and downloading their credential.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by providing specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education programs.
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