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PNW's Next Strategic Plan
Purdue University Northwest is in the process of developing our new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving,” which will guide and focus PNW’s journey from 2025-2030.
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Strategic Planning Survey
Thank you to members of the PNW community who have participated in focus groups to help shape PNW’s next strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving.” If you haven’t had a chance to join a focus group, please complete our survey to share your thoughts on the current state of the university and ideas to help envision our shared future.
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PNW Strategic Planning Engagement Meetings
September 24 and 25
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join the Strategic Plan Steering Committee and university leaders to discuss and provide input to help shape the high-level strategy that will drive the development of our new strategic plan. Full-day participation is essential to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of the planning process. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!
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Excellence Evolving
As an institution committed to academic excellence, innovation and student success, it is essential that we continuously evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of our students, our region, and our world. With this in mind, “Excellence Evolving” will set forth a bold vision for the future of our institution, grounded in our core values and driven by our collective aspirations.
Strategic Planning Timeline
May to August 2024
Discovery and Data Gathering
Analyze Our Internal and External Environments
- Strategic Planning Planning Process Announced
- Steering Committee Named
- Data Gathering and Benchmarking
September 2024
Analyze and Synthesize Data
Identify Themes Emerging from the Data
- Finish Data Gathering and Agree on a Plan for a Synthesis Meeting (Whole University)
- Synthesize the Data and Create a Report for the University
- Bring a Microcosm of the University Together to Interpret Data and Set High-Level Strategy
October to December 2024
Act on the Data
Evaluate and Select Strategic Options
- Develop High-Level Draft Strategy
- Iterate the Strategy to the Objective Level and Prioritize
January to February 2025
Build the Plan
Align Activities for Consistency
- Develop Strategic Initiatives for the Prioritized Objectives
- Initiate the Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Events
Sep 24
PNW Strategic Planning Engagement Meeting (Hammond)All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a pivotal daylong planning meeting that will help shape the next PNW strategic plan, Excellence Evolving: PNW 2025-2030.
Sep 25
PNW Strategic Planning Engagement Meeting (Westville)All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a pivotal daylong planning meeting that will help shape the next PNW strategic plan, Excellence Evolving: PNW 2025-2030.
Strategic Plan Announcements
Steering Committee
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Co-Chair
Yu Ouyang
Associate Department Chair of English and World Languages and History, Philosophy & Political Science, and Associate Professor of Political Science
![Rebecca Stankowski](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/BeckyStankowski_363x454.jpg)
Co-Chair
Rebecca Stankowski
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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Tom Albano
Senior Associate Athletic Director
![Yesi Avalos](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/YeseniaAvalos_363x454.jpg)
Yesenia Avalos
Associate Director for Student Success and Retention
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Joshua Buggs
Student Government Association Representative
![John Durocher](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/JohnDurocher_363x454.jpg)
John Durocher
Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health
![Timothy Griffin](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/TimGriffin_363x454.jpg)
Timothy Griffin
Associate Director, Office of Institutional Equity
![Katie Holderby](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/KatieHolderby_363x454.jpg)
Katie Holderby
Director of Alumni Engagement
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Dave Kozel
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Faculty Senate Representative
![Rachel Krcmarich](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/RachelKrcmarich_363x454.jpg)
Rachel Krcmarich
Campus Planning Administrator and MaPSAC Representative
![Maged Mikhail](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/MagedMikhail_363x454.jpg)
Maged Mikhail
Department Chair of Engineering Technology and Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
![Iris Sanchez](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/IrisSanchez_363x454.jpg)
Iris Sanchez
Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
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Kwangsoo Park
Associate Dean, College of Business and Director, White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Jahaira Perez
Employee Relations Manager
![Julia Rogers](https://www.pnw.edu/leadership/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/05/JuliaRogers_363x454.jpg)
Julia Rogers
Associate Professor of Nursing
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Omar Sahmoudi
Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Business Services
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Kathy Tobin
Professor of History and Faculty Senate Representative
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Priscilla Toney
Human Resources Specialist and CCSAC Representative
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Sandra Steele
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management