Indiana State University has launched a strategic planning process guided by a steering committee representing various university divisions and facilitated by AASCU Consulting. This three-phase process began in January with a focus on identifying institutional priorities and opportunities, followed by developing measurable goals and initiatives, and will conclude with implementing the plan by mid-to-late fall. Six guiding principles—optimizing enrollment, ensuring student success, engaging external stakeholders, enhancing accountability, strengthening transparency, and encouraging innovation—will shape the plan. Future opportunities will be available for members of the university community to engage with the strategic planning process. Please check this page and Indiana State Today for updates.

Committee Membership

Strategic Plan Committee

The Steering Committee will be chaired by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Christopher Olsen. The committee includes faculty, staff, and administrators with diverse expertise and a shared commitment to serving Indiana State University’s mission:

Dr. Carrie Ball, Chairperson, Teaching & Learning
Dr. Greg Bierly, Dean, Honors College
Dr. Matt Blaszka, Chairperson, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport
Mr. Nathan Christensen, Director of Athletics
Mr. Matt Cohen, Accounting, Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management
Ms. Lori Danielson, Board of Trustees Member
Dr. Chris Drew, Department of English
Mr. Rex Kendall, Chief of Staff (ex-officio)
Mr. Kent Kramer, Scott College of Business Alumni, Foundation Board Member
Ms. Carrie Lutz, Executive Director, Career Services
Mr. Chip Rogers, Executive Director, Administrative Services
Dr. Mehran Shahhosseini, Applied Engineering and Technology Management
Ms. Maribeth Stevens, Vice President, Enrollment Management
Dr. PJ Thompson, Executive Director, Alumni Association
Ms. Roxanne Torrence, Staff Council Chairperson
Dr. Heather Webb, Dean of Students
Mr. Chase Witsman, Student Government Association Representative

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