Strategic Planning Process
Purdue University Northwest’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan: Excellence Evolving was developed over many months with significant participation from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.
Special thanks to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee for their service and commitment.
Beginning the Process
As Chancellor Holford shared in April 2024, “Our new strategic plan, ‘Excellence Evolving,’ will guide and focus Purdue University Northwest’s journey from 2025-2030…setting 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 Announcements
Announcing PNW’s New Strategic Plan: Excellence Evolving: 2025–2030
Chancellor Chris Holford is excited to share PNW’s new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving: 2025-2030,” which will serve as a road map for university priorities over the next five years.
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.
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
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