Peter Mall
Scientific advisor evalag (Evaluationsagentur Baden-Württemberg)
The on-site visit consisting of a meeting of experts and members of higher education institutions (HEIs) – as part of a peer review process – is still regarded as the core element in assessment procedures on study programmes, quality management systems or research projects. The corona pandemic has posed a particular challenge to these procedures: can virtual “on-site visits” (video conferences) replace or absorb the added value of face-to-face encounters? We have explored the possibilities and limitations in recent months and wish to summarise some of them.