Objective Leaders FY 2022
Objective Leaders will co-lead campus teams focused on moving the needle of specific institutional objective areas. Guided by the work of the 2020 design teams, campus community suggestions, Provost direction, and best practices culled from additional research and resources, Objective Leaders will define 3-5 strategies to guide the work of campus towards achieving KU's objectives.
Increase Enrollment
Matt Melvin, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Stuart Day, Dean of the School of Professional Studies and Edward Campus
Assure Retention and Completion Through Student Engagement and Satisfaction
Susan Klusmeier, Vice Provost for Academic Success
Ann Brill, Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Support Long-Term Success by Improving Placement & Reducing Debt
Angela Karlin, Assistant Vice Provost - Financial Aid & Scholarships
Robert Walzel, Dean of the School of Music
Jennifer Roberts, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies
Assure Quality of Academic Programs
Jean Redeker, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Michelle Carney, Dean of the School of Social Welfare
Strengthen Service to Local and Global Communities
Jomella Watson-Thompson, Director, Center for Service Learning, Associate Director, Center for Community Health and Development
Emily Zentner, Interim Vice Provost of Life-long Professional Education
Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
D.A. Graham, Interim Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Kevin Smith, Dean of Libraries
Improve Health and Wellness
Tammara Durham, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Rick Ginsberg, Dean of School of Education and Human Sciences
Increase Workplace Satisfaction
Mike Rounds, Vice Provost for Operations
Mahbub Rashid, Interim Dean of School of Architecture & Design
Ensure Stewardship of the Institution
Jason Hornberger, Vice Provost for Finance
Stephen Mazza, Dean of School of Law
Grow KU Research
Simon Atkinson, Vice Chancellor for Research
Arvin Agah, Dean of the School of Engineering
Recruit, Retain and Recognize Top Researchers
Chris Brown, Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Ron Ragan, Dean of the School of Pharmacy
Expand the Impact of KU Research in Kansas and Beyond
Belinda Sturm, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
John Colombo, Interim Dean of the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Tricia Bergman, Director, Strategic Partnerships
Paige Fields, Dean of the School of Business