Program Planning
Collaborating on innovative, healthy, and student-focused programs
The University Program Planning Committee (UPPC) comprises academic and administrative leaders across the university, led by the provost. It was formed to consider recommendations from deans and standing curriculum committees within the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs and the College.
The UPPC meets at least twice a year to consider these recommendations regarding program launch, closure, reinvestment, and monitoring. By considering all programs across the university, the UPPC guides the university in the best and most effective use of its operational resources, including infrastructure support, modality, course and program (re)development, educational technology, compliance and accreditation, communication, marketing, enrollment, and website development. The committee makes recommendations to the provost, whose decisions are then shared with the university.
Committee
Timothy Albers
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Andrea Carroll-Glover
Vice Provost for Online Strategy and Programs
Susan Cosby Ronnenberg, Ph.D.
Dean of the College
Sarah Dampier
Director of Academic Operations
Lisa Guyott, M.A.
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Donald Heier, D.S.
Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics
Chair of the Curriculum Committee at the College
Robin Hemenway, Ph.D.
Director of Accreditation and Compliance
Nicola Imbracsio, Ph.D.
Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Tracy Lehnertz
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Michael Lovorn, Ph.D.
Dean of Education
Benjamin Murray, CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Laura Oanes
Director of University Library Services
Matthew Nowakowski, Ed.D.
Interim Vice Provost for Faculties and Academic Affairs
Brian Schmisek, Ph.D.
Provost and Dean of Faculties
Kelly Shannon
Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Brother Robert Smith, FSC, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for University Initiatives and Special Advisor to the President
Laurie Roy
Director of Admission, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
David Ulaszek
Assistant Vice President for Finance - Budgeting and Planning
Nancy Van Erp, Ph.D.
Program Director, M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology
Chair of the Curriculum Committee, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
Amy Heinz, O.T.D.
Interim Dean of Health and Human Services
Michelle Wieser, Ph.D.
Dean of Business and Technology