Center for Teaching and Learning - Clovis Community College: Peer Online Course Review (POCR)

POCR Process Chart

To earn your Quality Reviewed badge, you'll submit your course to be reviewed by our Local POCR team. Our Local POCR team is made up of faculty peer reviewers who've completed additional training from the CVC. 

Local POCR Review Process

Our Local POCR Process involves six steps to help you achieve alignment with the CVC Course Design Rubric and obtain a Quality Reviewed designation:

Step 1 - Course Submission:

• Submit your course for review by completing the "Submit your online course for peer review" application.
• The course should meet these criteria:
  • It has been taught fully online at least once during a regular semester (at least 9 weeks long).
  • It is offered online regularly (at least once a year).

Step 2: Course Review by Faculty POCR Reviewers

• One or more trained Faculty POCR Reviewers will evaluate a copy of your course using the CVC Course Design rubric. This copy will not include any student data or assignment submissions.
• Reviewers will focus on published items in the course, although Section D (Accessibility) will include a review of all course elements.
• The review may take up to one month.

Step 3: Summary of Review

• POCR Reviewers will submit their feedback to the POCR Lead (currently Tracy Stuntz, Instructional Designer), who will compile the review into a single document identifying areas needing improvement according to the CVC Course Design Rubric. This document will be shared with you and our instructional designer.

Step 4: Feedback Meeting

• The instructional designer will reach out to arrange a meeting to discuss the review document. During this session, you’ll work with the instructional designer to create a plan for revising your course to meet rubric standards, with scheduled check-ins to support you through the process.
• The instructional designer can assist with accessibility resources, Canvas tools, and other specific supports as needed.

Step 5: Course Revisions

• Working with the instructional designer, you’ll implement the agreed-upon revisions at your own pace. You may set a timeline or proceed as quickly or slowly as you prefer. During this phase, the instructional designer will also identify any accessibility issues and assist with resolving them.
• Before final submission, the instructional designer can provide a final review to ensure all rubric standards are met.

Step 6: Final Submission and Quality Reviewed Badge

• Once all revisions are complete and your course aligns with the CVC Course Design Rubric, the POCR Lead will submit your course to the CVC website. Your course will receive a Quality Reviewed badge, which places it at the top of search results for students looking for online classes and reflects alignment with statewide standards for quality online education.

This Local POCR Process is designed to be collaborative and supportive, helping you refine your online course in a way that aligns with best practices while honoring your unique teaching style.

POCR Lead: Tracy Stuntz (instructional designer)

POCR Reviewers:

• Heather Boynton (Early Childhood Education)
• Stephanie Briones (Communication)
• Sanjiva Gunasekara (Biology)
• Cody Hoover (English)
• Jenna Irish (Math)
• Teresa Mendes (English)
• Liz Romero (Early Childhood Education) 
• Jared Rutledge (Biology)
• Melanie Sanwo (English)