Solicitation for Practitioner Site Evaluators for FEPAC

The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) wishes to announce an opportunity for AAFS Practitioner Members to participate in a FEPAC on-site evaluation of a college or university that is pursuing accreditation of Forensic Science Bachelor or Master of Science degree program.

• Site visits are normally two (2) days in length.
• The on-site team consists of at least two (2) members, a forensic science educator and a forensic science practitioner.
• To be an On-Site Evaluator, an individual must be an AAFS Associate Member, Member, Fellow, or an individual appointed to serve based upon their qualifications and experience and selected by the Commission.
• The forensic science practitioner evaluator must be employed in the field of forensic science or in some equivalent capacity within the profession of forensic science. (Per standard practice among accrediting agencies, On-Site Evaluator applicants may be eligible to serve as On-Site Evaluators for up to five (5) years following retirement.)

All eligible candidates selected to be On-Site Evaluators will receive training on FEPAC Accreditation Standards, Policies & Procedures, and the accreditation process prior to serving on a team.  Attending the in-person training or watching the recorded training session is a requirement. 

FEPAC is responsible for expenses related to the on-site visits, including travel, lodging, and per diem.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting an  On-Site Evaluator Application and current curriculum vitae by June 30, 2025, to Nicole Zevotek, Accreditation Manager, at nzevotek@aafs.org

Please contact nzevotek@aafs.org if you need to view the recorded training session to complete your application.