Example Invitation for External Reviewers

Draft Cover Letter for Deans to Invite External Reviewers

Dear Prof. (                  )

It was a pleasure to speak with you the other day, and to learn of your interest in serving as an external reviewer for the (                  ) program at Truman State University.   Attached please find the program’s Self Study document, and a guidelines document that will help to frame your work.

Your visit will be coordinated by (                      ), who I am copying on this note and who will be in touch with you soon about your visit.  Your travel, hotel, and meal expenses associated with your visit will be covered by Truman through reimbursement.  While on campus you will need to complete and sign our payment form, so that your (not to exceed $800) stipend can be processed upon receipt of your report by the Provost’s office.

We very much appreciate your interest in visiting us and we look forward to working with you.  In the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me if I may answer any questions you might have.

Best regards,

Dean, School of (                     )

Truman State University