So.. there's
1) PPI- required by all (3-5 indiv forms to compile overall eval). Appears to be a standardized form where applicants are given a numerical value for each characteristic/ category. Does not allow for comments or to expand on any given characteristic.
and 2) PEF- optional, but recommended by most (PASS gives a limit of 2/program; " If you elect to submit PEFs, you will be limited to assigning no more than two of them to any program you designate to receive your ADEA PASS application."). Not exactly sure what the form consists of (specific questions, open-ended questions, blank form for paragraph style entry, etc)? This seems to be a form where someone could really expand on various qualities (True/False?). The majority of the programs I've noticed want one of these from a OMS Dept Chair and/or Program Director (True/ False?). So, although not "required", these seem like could potentially carry more weight, good or bad, with other Dept Chairs and Prog Directors (True/ False?)
So this brings up a few questions (assuming all of the above are True- please correct if I've assumed incorrectly):
- if a programs wants say.. 3 PEF's, how do you send a 3rd when PASS will only allow 2?
- Does "title" matter for PPI evaluators, or simply quality of evaluations? (assuming you received the same evaluation from Academic Dean and let's say, the Custodian)
- Should PEF's be saved only for OMS Chair, Prog Director, and any faculty who you have a solid relationship with? (i.e., Utilize OMS faculty for PEFs, and other faculty for PPIs-- *Or should there be some PPI's from OMS faculty as well?)
-Traditional recommendation letters: Covered by PEF's? Considered PEF's? Should be submitted in additional to PEF's? (reason: say one has a strong relationship with Dept Chair/ Prog Director and you think that they would write a stellar letter of rec. Should you get them to do PEF, Letter of Rec, both, or are these equal in program's eyes?)
