In 2019, IUP launched a comprehensive strategic planning process and restructured the University Planning Council (UPC) into a smaller, more focused leadership group composed of faculty, administrators, and students. Charged with developing a student-centered strategic plan, the council engaged more than 600 faculty, staff, students, and alumni to shape this work.
The resulting Strategic Plan was approved by the Council of Trustees in December 2020. The plan concludes in 2028 and continues to guide university decision-making through seven core principles and five impact areas.
UPC 2026–28
As the current strategic plan approaches its conclusion, a reenvisioned UPC will focus on continuing implementation of the current strategic plan, informing the development of IUP’s next strategic plan, and serving as a streamlined point of contact for identifying and routing reports of barriers to student success. Through this work, UPC helps ensure that strategic planning remains connected to the needs of students, employees, and the broader university community while supporting continuous improvement across the institution.
UPC Members
- Cochair, Scott Moore (History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies) at rsmoore@iup.edu
- Cochair, Paula Stossel (Student Success) at pstoss@iup.edu
- Julie Ankrum (Professional Studies in Education)
- Allison Baker (University College)
- Koga Chilume (Graduate Student Assembly)
- Todd Cunningham (IT Services)
- Nick Deardorff (Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences)
- Mia Maiola (Student Government Association)
- Jessica Miller (Counseling Center)
- Veronica Paz (Accounting and Information Systems)
- Amber Racchini (University College)
- Todd Thompson (Language, Writing, and Literature)
- Amanda Vresilovic (Financial Operations)
Report a Barrier
Have you identified a process, form, rule, procedure, or something else that may be a barrier for student success? Submit it to the University Planning Council.