In 2011 the Scottish Ministers commissioned Prondzynski to chair a review of higher education governance. The review was welcomed by student and staff representatives across the university sector. Initially the University and College Union (UCU) raised concerns about the appointment of Prondzynski to chair the review, because of a then ongoing dispute about recognition of the union at his university, RGU, which predated Prondzynski's appointment as Principal. This dispute was subsequently resolved, and in the event the UCU strongly endorsed the published report.