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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 Committee Discovery Report

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee conducted more than 45 internal and external focus group sessions with over 500 participants, including students, faculty, staff and community partners. Their feedback informed a Discovery Report that will be the starting point for the development of PNW’s new strategic plan.

Read the Report (3MB PDF)

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Open Forum Sessions

During the week of Oct. 14 to 18, the Strategic Planning Steering Committee will host three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.

See Open Forum Details

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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.

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Strategic Planning Timeline

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

Oct 14

Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Hammond)

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is hosting three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.

Oct 16

Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Westville)

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is hosting three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.

Oct 18

Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Hammond)

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is hosting three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.

Strategic Plan Announcements

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Thank You for Participating in Strategic Planning Strategy Sessions. Now, Next Steps!

Approximately 400 people participated in two days of PNW strategic plan strategy sessions, providing valuable feedback about the collected data, the ongoing strategic planning process and the strategic sessions.

A lion sculpture in front of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building

Strategic Planning Committee: Discovery Report

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee conducted more than 45 internal and external focus group sessions with over 500 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Their feedback informed a Discovery Report that will be the starting point for the development of PNW’s new strategic plan. 

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Invitation to Take Strategic Planning survey

If you haven’t had a chance to join a focus group for PNW’s next strategic plan, please complete our survey to share your thoughts on the current state of the university and ideas to help envision our shared future.

Steering Committee

Yu Ouyang

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

Co-Chair

Rebecca Stankowski

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Tom Albano

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Yesi Avalos

Yesenia Avalos

Associate Director for Student Success and Retention

Joshua Buggs

Joshua Buggs

Student Government Association Representative

John Durocher

John Durocher

Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health

Timothy Griffin

Timothy Griffin

Associate Director, Office of Institutional Equity

Katie Holderby

Katie Holderby

Director of Alumni Engagement

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Dave Kozel

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Faculty Senate Representative

Rachel Krcmarich

Rachel Krcmarich

Campus Planning Administrator and MaPSAC Representative

Maged Mikhail

Maged Mikhail

Department Chair of Engineering Technology and Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Iris Sanchez

Iris Sanchez

Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives

Kwangsoo Park

Kwangsoo Park

Associate Dean, College of Business and Director, White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Jahaira Perez

Jahaira Perez

Employee Relations Manager

Julia Rogers

Julia Rogers

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Omar Sahmoudi

Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Business Services

Kathy Tobin

Kathy Tobin

Professor of History and Faculty Senate Representative

Priscilla Toney

Priscilla Toney

Human Resources Specialist and CCSAC Representative

Sandra Steele

Sandra Steele

Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management