Academic Affairs Strategic Planning
As the University embarks on an institutional strategic planning process, the Division of Academic Affairs is conducting a parallel process focused primarily on an Academic Affairs Mission, Vision, and Core Values Statement, as well as the University Strategic Plan pillars directly related to academics.
Academic Affairs Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Academic Affairs Strategic Planning Steering Committee
The Office of the Provost sought nominations for the Academic Affairs Strategic Planning (AASP) Steering Committee with the following characteristics and responsibilities in mind:
- Diversity of faculty, including pre-tenured faculty and tenured faculty
- Diversity of faculty and staff, including a variety of roles and positions
- Individuals who can step outside of their typical roles and consider ideas and recommendations for the division of Academic Affairs as a whole, not for one unit or department
- Individuals who can champion the planning process and can serve as an ambassador for the value of planning
- Individuals willing to serve as a co-chair or chair of an AASP subcommittee
- Individuals who can devote time and attention to the planning process, which includes attending frequent meetings and completing activities and tasks between meetings
A fantastic pool of nominees emerged, and the committee was formed with wide representation of the division and a diversity of perspective, longevity, and role.
Role | Representative |
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Faculty Senate President | Jane Semler, Professor of Allied Health Sciences |
CoAL Leadership | Tony Morris, Chair of Art + Design |
CoBHS Leadership | Jessica Fripp, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences and Counseling |
CoB Leadership | Mickey Hepner, Dean of the College of Business* |
CoE Leadership | James Thompson, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Educational Specialties |
CoSTEM Leadership | Samuel Jator, Chair of Mathematics and Statistics |
CoAL Faculty | Beatrix Brockman, Professor of Languages and Literature |
CoBHS Faculty | David Denton, Professor of Leadership & Organizational Administration |
CoB Faculty | Jennifer Thayer, Assistant Professor of Accounting |
CoE Faculty | Joanna Zimmerle, Assistant Professor of Educational Specialties |
CoSTEM Faculty | Rod Mills, Associate Professor of Agriculture |
Library Faculty | Nancy Gibson, Associate Professor and Social Sciences Librarian |
Provost's Council | Tucker Brown, Interim Senior Vice Provost & AVP for Academic Affairs* |
Quality Enhancement Plan | Troy Priest, QEP Director |
Fort Campbell Center | Benjamin Drummond, Director of the Fort Campbell Center |
Student Success | Kacie Hutson, Director of Coaching & Student Success Initiatives |
Distance Education | Loretia Duncan, Coordinator of Distance Education Programs |
Enrollment Management | Tracy Comer, Associate Director of Admissions |
Financial Aid | Andrew Robinson, Associate Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships |
Ex-Officio | Maria Cronley, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs* |
Ex-Officio |
Kyle Christmas, Director of Special Projects* |
The AASP Steering Committee is charged primarily with developing and recommending, on behalf of and in consultation with members of the division of Academic Affairs and the university community,
- an Academic Affairs Mission, Vision, and set of Core Values AND
- goals, objectives, and tactics for the designated pillars within the University Strategic Plan