Sam Hertenstein

Reach out to Sam for any program review and ARPAC-related matters, including: 

• Reporting from units; 
• Coordination of external review visits; 
• Preparation of discovery summaries; 
• ARPAC review processes and reporting requirements. 

Sam leads the coordination of CU Boulder’s academic program review process, serving as the central point of support for units, external reviewers, and the Academic Review and Planning Advisory Committee (ARPAC) co‑chairs and committee. She manages ARPAC-related communications with academic units, oversees logistics for external review visits, and guides reporting throughout each stage of the review cycle. Her work helps ensure a clear, collaborative, and well‑supported experience for all participants in the program review process. Sam also liaises with the CU System Academic Affairs team for CU Boulder’s degree program reporting. 

Sam previously spent a decade in Chicago, where she completed her master’s degree in criminal justice and criminology at Loyola University Chicago. She joined the Office of Faculty Affairs in 2019 as the Faculty Personnel Coordinator before moving into her current role overseeing academic program review in 2021. 

Fun Fact: Sam is an avid reader—feel free to share any favorite books or authors with her!