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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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