RFP Independent Review of School of Medicine Admissions and Student Success - 2026

Wayne State University seeks an experienced consulting firm to conduct an independent, data‑driven review of its School of Medicine admissions processes and the full student‑success continuum. The vendor will assess governance, analyze admissions‑to‑outcomes linkages across multiple cohorts, evaluate student‑support services, map processes, benchmark against peer institutions, and deliver actionable recommendations and a future‑state roadmap. The work must be completed within a 12‑week schedule after contract start, with interim deliverables culminating in a final report by June 30 2027. • Perform governance and policy review of the admissions committee structure and authority. • Conduct longitudinal quantitative analysis of 5‑10 admission cycles connecting admissions variables to coursework, exam results, progression, graduation, and residency match outcomes. • Evaluate student‑support services (advising, tutoring, wellness, etc.), staffing levels, and process efficiency, and provide benchmarking against comparable urban public medical schools. • Deliver a phased set of reports (workplan, current‑state assessment, diagnostic/benchmarking, preliminary findings with 90‑day action plan, and final roadmap). • Provide weekly project management updates, ensure FERPA compliance, and maintain confidentiality throughout the engagement.