External Reviews

We continually assess our programs and services to ensure they are effective, safe, and give students the resources they need to succeed. Regular program reviews build a culture of data-driven improvement and create opportunities for collaboration between partners across the university. These reviews also give our departments a way to communicate their strengths and opportunities for reflection and growth.  

Program Review Schedule 

Facilitated by NASPA Advisory Services, Student Affairs is launching a regular cycle of review for programs and departments. This will serve to highlight what is going well and where we have opportunities for growth while keeping us abreast of national best practices in our field.

• Spring of 2025: Housing & Dining, Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Compton Union Building, Center for Community Standards, ASIS, and CougarCard
• Fall of 2025: Care Case Management, Access and Opportunity, University Recreation, Access Center
• Spring of 2026: Center for Civic Engagement, Center for Student Organizations and Leadership, Health Education, Office of the Dean of Students, Auxiliary Facility Services
• Fall of 2026: Marketing and Communications, Student Affairs Administration

Special Review Cases 

• 2020: Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations [Edgar Part 86] Biennial Review 

• 2017-2018: Window Safety and Falls 
• 2017: Conduct Review Report 

Previous Reviews 

• 2017-2018
  • Office of Student Conduct (Center for Community Standards): External Review 
  • Multicultural Student Services: External Review and Benchmarking Report 
  • Residence Life: External Review 
  • High School Equivalency Program: Peer Evaluation 
  • College Assistance Migrant Program: Peer Evaluation 
• 2018-2019
  • Access Center: External Review and Benchmarking Report 
  • Dean of Students: External Review 
  • Student Involvement & Leadership Development: External Review