There is one workgroup for each of the seven themes/goals for the proposed Academic Affairs Strategic Plan. Each workgroup is chaired by a member of the steering committee and made up of individuals from across the division.
Research Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is enhancing research and scholarship both with students and faculty.
Dr. Tim Mack
Chair of workgroup
Graduate School
Dr. Susan Glor-Scheib
Special Education
Dr. Krys Kaniasty
Psychology
Dr. Sean McDaniels
Spanish
Dr. David Myers
Murtha Institute
Ms. Tracey Missien
Interim Director, Workforce Education and Economic Development
21st Century Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is cultivating a 21st century learning environment.
Mr. Richard Muth
Chair of workgroup
IUP at Northpointe
Dr. Parimal Bhagat
Marketing
Dr. Elizabeth Kincade
Counseling Center
Dr. James Lenze
Communications Media
Dr. Randy Martin
Criminology
Dr. Michele Petrucci
International Education
Community Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is building a community.
Dr. Nick Karatjas
Chair of workgroup
Economics
Dr. Stephanie Caulder
Music
Dr. Scott Decker
Employment and Labor Relations
Dr. John Lowery
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Dr. Maureen McHugh
Psychology
Dr. Michele Norwood
Humanities and Social Sciences
Programs Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is to create and maintain well-supported and vibrant academic programs.
Dr. John Woolcock
Chair of workgroup
Chemistry
Dr. Dan Burkett
Mathematics
Ms. Donna Griffith
Graduate School
Dr. Mary Anne Hannibal
Professional Studies in Education
Dr. Bob Kostelnik
Health and Physical Education
Resources Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is to improve resource acquisition and allocation.
Dr. Dolores Brzycki
Chair of workgroup
Health and Human Services
Ms. Ola Kaniasty
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Danhua Wang
Developmental Studies
Dr. David Yerger
Economics
Quality Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is to develop, retain, and reward high-quality and diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Dr. Laura Delbrugge
Chair of workgroup
Spanish
Dr. Keith Dils
Education and Educational Technology
Dr. Beverly Goodwin
Psychology
Ms. Lori Harkleroad
Graduate School
Ms. Sandra Janicki
Library
Dr. Sally McCombie
Family and Consumer Sciences
Dr. Cindy Richburg
Special Education
Branding Workgroup
Focus of this workgroup is creating an academic brand.
Dr. Joette Wisnieski
Chair of workgroup
Management
Dr. Barkley Butler
Biology
Dr. David Chambers
Political Science
Dr. Susan Drummond
Library
Ms. Paula Sandusky
Graduate School
Ms. Ashley Spencer
Graduate Student
Ms. Elizabeth Solomonides
Undergraduate Student
