Published: Nov. 18, 2019

²ÊÃñ±¦µä Provost Russell Moore has named the membership of theÌýStrategic Planning Committee for the Graduate School.

The committee is charged with envisioning the future of graduate education at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä and seeking ways to position students, graduate programs and the Graduate School to meet the needs of a rapidly changing economy, and the academic and professional job markets.

Ralphie sculpture topped with snowThe provost requested a strategic plan from the committee by the end of the 2020 spring semester.

The committee consists of the following members:

  • E. Scott Adler, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for Graduate Affairs
  • Kenneth Anderson, professor, Computer Science, College of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Laurie Conway, graduate program assistant, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
  • Sarah Fahmy, graduate student, Theatre & Dance; president, United Government of Graduate Students
  • Patrick Ferrucci, assistant professor, Journalism;ÌýCollege of Media, Communication and Information
  • Erin Furtak, associate dean of faculty and professor, School of Education
  • Jennifer Ho, professor, Ethnic Studies; executive director, Center for Humanities & the Arts
  • Erin Hutchinson, associate director and senior academic business partner, Budget & Fiscal Planning
  • Heidi Mallon, assessment coordinator, Graduate School
  • Ginny McNellis, assistant dean, Graduate School
  • Matthew McQueen, associate professor, Integrative Physiology, Institute of Behavioral Genetics
  • Mike Murray, director of Strategic Initiatives, Human Resources
  • Gretchen O’Connell, senior assistant dean, Graduate School
  • Daniel Silver, professor of clarinet, College of Music
  • Joe Thomas, senior executive aide to the vice chancellor, Student Affairs
  • Thomas Vossen, associate professor, Leeds School of Business