The Association of College & University Housing Officers desired to foster participation between senior staff and Board Members in order to create an atmosphere of partnership and involvement. It developed a peer review team that provided an outside, objective view of the organization. From this, the need for a new strategic plan was identified, and this in turn led to the integration of Board and senior staff meetings. The result has been favorable thus far, and though the assessment phase continues, the plan seems headed for success due to the increased engagement of staff members.