Steering Committee – PNW Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

Dear Members of the Faculty and Staff,

As I announced at the end of March, we are launching our new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving,” which will guide and focus Purdue University Northwest’s journey from 2025-2030. I am pleased to announce the members of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee who will contribute to the development of our new strategic plan in consultation with Strategic Focus Associates.

Members of the Steering Committee are as follows:

• 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, Interim Associate 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, newly promoted 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

Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion to the committee. Together, they represent diverse perspectives from across PNW, ensuring that our strategic plan is comprehensive and inclusive. I am thankful for the willingness and dedication of these individuals who have graciously accepted to serve and help us as we continue to transform our institution.

Sincerely,

Kenneth C. Holford, PhD
Chancellor, Purdue University Northwest