All reports prepared by the NVC are given to NSF after review by the Project Leadership for factual accuracy. Each Committee member is expected to attend all NVC meetings, to provide advice to the Project Leadership, to assess the project's progress, and to provide specific assistance as appropriate. To this end, each NVC member will be asked to review project materials, assist with developing an agenda for the annual meetings, and contribute to NVC reports. Those who are unwilling or unable to make this commitment of time or who are unable to attend annual meetings should not agree to serve as an NVC member. Several documents can provide information.
Many projects also have newsletters and Web sites.
NVCs should draw upon all of these documents, as well as information gained through site visits and other communication with project participants, to better understand the project. There are a number of areas where the NVC is uniquely qualified to assist a project. For example, by bringing a national perspective to the project, the NVC can help the Project Leadership see their project in the context of national trends or mandates. It is also uniquely situated to take an objective look at assessment and evaluation. The NVC members also bring specific expertise in their discipline areas and on educational issues.