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.
PNW Values and Open Forum Sessions
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is excited to share a finalized Mission and Vision statement as well as the four PNW values! Thanks to everyone who joined us the week of Feb. 2 to discuss the latest draft of the strategic plan documents and provide feedback in three Open Forum sessions.
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.
Partners in Planning
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Strategic Plan Engagement Meetings! You provided valuable feedback about the data collected to date, the ongoing strategic planning process and feedback from focus-group sessions.
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 Announcements
Your earnest participation and valuable input over these past several months have significantly shaped PNW’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, “Excellence Evolving.” From our students, faculty and staff to our alumni and community partners, I am proud of your commitment to ensuring our university is responsive to the future needs of our students and the communities we serve.
Strategic Planning: PNW Values and Open Forum Sessions
See the latest Strategic Planning updates, including a finalized Mission and Vision statement, PNW values and upcoming Open Forum Sessions.
PNW Campus Community Setting the Path for the Next Five Years
Thanks to the outpouring of ideas, discussion and collaboration from all areas of the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community, we are well on our way to establishing a new strategic plan during the spring semester.
Steering Committee
Co-Chair
Yu Ouyang
Associate Department Chair of English and World Languages and History, Philosophy & Political Science, and Associate Professor of Political Science
Co-Chair
Rebecca Stankowski
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Tom Albano
Senior Associate Athletic Director
Yesenia Avalos
Associate Director for Student Success and Retention
Joshua Buggs
Student Government Association Representative
John Durocher
Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health
Timothy Griffin
Associate Director, Office of Institutional Equity
Katie Holderby
Director of Alumni Engagement
Dave Kozel
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Faculty Senate Representative
Rachel Krcmarich
Campus Planning Administrator and MaPSAC Representative
Maged Mikhail
Department Chair of Engineering Technology and Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Iris Sanchez
Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
Kwangsoo Park
Associate Dean, College of Business and Director, White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Jahaira Perez
Employee Relations Manager
Julia Rogers
Associate Professor of Nursing
Omar Sahmoudi
Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Business Services
Kathy Tobin
Professor of History and Faculty Senate Representative
Priscilla Toney
Human Resources Specialist and CCSAC Representative
Sandra Steele
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management