How will the Diversity Recruitment element of applications be reviewed?
Peer reviewers will be asked to consider the diversity of the applicant and trainee pools and merit of plans in two distinct ways, based on the institution’s record and future plans: 1 ) For Competing Continuation Applications, the diversity of the applicant and trainee pool is to be considered as part of the review criterion reflecting the trainee pool. Diversity in the student pool has been associated with improved outcomes in many educational settings. Thus, accomplishments in this area will contribute to the priority score assigned to the application. 2) For all Competing Applications, the reviewers will be asked to comment upon the acceptability of the recruitment and retention plans for increasing diversity. This discussion will occur after the priority score vote on the application has taken place. The comments and recommendation will be recorded as an administrative note.
