Colleagues:
On behalf of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, we thank the members of the community who were able to attend the Dec. 1 open forum, and those who completed the follow-up survey from this event. We had approximately 70 community members attend the open forum and an additional 30 submit feedback electronically. We are grateful for your rich input on the guiding questions under each of the strategic pillars.
We are pleased to share the working group members under each pillar. These members include:
Pillar 1: Enhance the quality, rigor, and national reputation of the University
Co-Chairs: David Cichowicz and Alicia Stonesifer
Members: Emma Leonard Boyle; Sarah Clark; Jeremy Harvey; Jonathan Knappenberger; Meredith Kneaval; and Kristin Wentzel.
Pillar 2: Deliver a transformational, holistic, mission-focused student experience
Co-Chairs: Gaby St. Léger and Nicole Bailey
Members: Geoffrey Beatty; Kimberly Benns; Laura Cilia; Sarah Clark; Mary Carmel Etienne; Kathy Bagnell Finnegan; Julie Graham; Julia Kane; Robert Kinzler; Mina Koller; Daniel Lobacz; Frank Mosca; Annette Saldutti; Mark Thomas; and Mary Wilby.
Pillar 3: Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration throughout the University
Co-Chairs: Lynne Texter and Charles Fornaciari
Members: Brian DeHaven; Ryan Husak; Victoria Jones; Steve Melick; Greer Richardson; and Kara Wentworth.
Pillar 4: Build bold, sustainable international partnerships
Co-Chairs: Melinda Ingersol and Mey-Yen Moriuchi
Members: Swee-Lim Chia; Laura Frank; Lisa Jarvinen; Lyman Stebbins; Madjid Tavana; Molly Walsh; and Mary Wilby.
Pillar 5: Integrate Lasallian formation and DEI opportunities throughout the campus community
Co-Chairs: Alisa Macksey and Shakeya Foreman
Members: Rosemary Barbera; Serita Reels; Jamila Robinson; Mike Smith; and Alison McAnespey Target.
Pillar 6: Chart a sustainable financial future
Co-Chairs: Christopher Lydon and Jennifer Kleinow
Members: Brian Baptiste; Kyle Chapla; Greg Fala; Dan Joyce; Beverly Owsik; Mark Thomas; Philip Snead; and Alan Wendell.
Over the next few weeks, the working groups will be doing additional outreach to other campus community members who have expressed interest for input. The Steering Committee will develop a first draft of the plan that will be shared with the President and the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees before being disseminated to the larger community for public comment.
We are grateful for the community’s response thus far to the process and the valuable input that you have provided.
Sincerely,
Mark Engberg, Ph.D.
Chief of Staff
Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Meghan Pierce, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing
Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Steering Committee