The Program Review Collaborative
Objective Reviews. Actionable Recommendations. Meaningful Change.
The Program Review Collaborative (PRC) offers external reviews for departments/programs often positioned within a student affairs division.
The PRC is a joint venture between the Association of Colleges and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I), the Association of College Unions International (ACUI), NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), and the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). This collaborative approach allows us to leverage the skills and talents of our extensive membership to provide expert reviewers identified and vetted through our organizations.
Our review services are not one size fits all, rather they account for an institution’s mission, culture, identity, and history in order to utilize processes and generate outcomes that best serve your department/unit/functional area.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“The Program Review Collaborative provided the external perspective, actionable recommendations, and institutional validation we needed to confidently move forward.”
Megan Lennon
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Senior Associate Dean of Students
Amherst College
“Every piece of feedback, advice, and direction has been helpful as we work to reimagine and refine the role of the Lib Jackson Student Union at Coastal Carolina University.”
Joshua Moore
Director of the Lib Jackson Student Union
Coastal Carolina University
Serving Diverse Institutional Contexts
Our review teams have partnered with institutions across the higher education landscape, including:
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Land-grant universities
Large public research universities
Liberal arts institutions
Regional public universities
Residential and commuter campuses
Small colleges
We recognize that no two institutions are alike. Our review process is designed to account for each institution's mission, culture, and strategic priorities.
Why Institutions Engage the Program Review Collaborative
External Perspective
Objective, integrity-driven feedback from experienced practitioners and subject matter experts.
Actionable Recommendations
Practical, prioritized guidance designed to support continuous improvement.
Validation & Institutional Support
Recognition of effective practices already in place, along with external validation to support strategic decision-making and resource requests.
What You Can Expect
Expert reviewers identified and vetted through professional organizations
Guidance with self-study process or other reflective component
Comprehensive review of reports, documents, assessments, data
1.5-day campus visit or remote interview period
Written report of findings, analysis, and recommendations.
* Fees for external review projects vary based on the type of review, project scope, activities, and team size. For all projects, the PRC will craft a proposal to share with the interested institution for review and discussion.
Outcomes Institutions Have Achieved
Validated and elevated effective practices
Highlighted strengths that deserve greater institutional recognition
Identified opportunities for growth and improvement
Supported staffing, budget, and resource requests
Created roadmaps for strategic action
Strengthened alignment with institutional priorities
Built confidence in future decision-making
“The review directly informed our next steps and provided the justification needed to create and hire a new staff position.”
Megan Lennon
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Senior Associate Dean of Students
Amherst College
Our Reviewers
Review teams are composed of current and former vice presidents, associate vice presidents, directors, and subject matter experts from institutions across higher education.
Contact Us
Ready to explore how an external review can support your department’s goals?