Planning Groups
Responsibilities
The Planning Groups are smaller teams that work on sections for the QEP and are tasked to research, revise, edit and find evidence to support and implement the QEP. Co-Charis are in charge of certain groups and oversee their progress
Kelly Kaufhold's Group
Responsible for finalizing the timeline for implementation, administrative organization and professional development as well as the envisioned impact.
Dr. Kelly Kaufhold, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Mr. Whitten Smart, Special Assistant, Information Technology
Mr. Richard G. Powe, Geography Resource and Environmental Studies major, Department of Geography
Dr. Kent Griffin, Associate Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance
Ms. Sarah Naper, Director, Research and Learning Services
Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Professor, Department of Mathematics - Supporting Member
Dr. Yihong Yuan, Assitant Professor, Department of Geography
Mr. David Sharp, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Dr. Peter Tschirhart, Associate Dean, Honors College - Supporting Member
Mr. Patrick Smith, Assistant Director, Office of Distance & Extended Learning
Ms. Imani McDonald, Graduate Assistant, Marketing Research and Analysis major, Department of Marketing
Ms. Isabel Valdez, Graduate Assistant, Exercise Science major, Department of Health and Human Performance - Supporting Member
David Wierschem's Group
Responsible for finalizing the organizational structure.
Dr. David Wierschem, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Mr. Jaxon Castillo, Electrical Engineering major, Ingram School of Engineering
Dr. Peter Golato, Professor, Department of World Languages and Literatures - Supporting Member
Dr. Amy Louise Schwarz, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Disorders
Mr. Nik Farrell, Recreation Administration major with a Southwestern Studies minor, Department of Health and Human Performance
Dr. Eric J. Paulson, Professor & Associate Dean, Doctoral Program in Developmental Education - Supporting Member
Ms. Toni Moreno, Assistant Director for Hispanic Student Retention in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion
Ms. Laramie McWilliams, Assistant Dean of Students, Leadership Institute
Ms. Flisa Stevenson, Director of Development Communications
Dr. Karen Lewis, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Doug Moorish's Group
Responsible for finalizing resources (budget, human resources, facilities, etc.)
Dr. Doug Morrish, Professor & Assistant Dean
Ms. Susan Thompson, Senior Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research
Mr. Tom Shewan, Associate Vice President, Facilities
Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Professor, Department of Mathematics - Supporting Member
Dr. Paula Williamson, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Biology
Ms. Amy Baker, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ms. Victoria G. Black, Director, Personalised Academic and Career Exploration Center
Dr. Peter Golato, Professor, Department of World Languages and Literatures - Supporting Member
Ms. Jennifer Idema, Campus Life Committee Chairperson, Graduate House
Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director of Strategic Research Initiatives, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs - Supporting Member
Ms. Melissa Hyatt, Associate University Registrar, Office of the University Registrar
Mr. Shane Rich-New, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lon Olson
Responsible for finalizing the assessment plan.
Dr. Lon Olson, Assessment Director
Mr. Shane Rich-New, Biochemistry major, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Dr. Peter Golato, Professor, Department of World Languages and Literatures - Supporting Member
Dr. Paula Williamson, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Biology
Dr. Nico Schüler, University Distinguished Professor, School of Music
Dr. Erina Duganne, Associate Professor, School of Art and Design - Supporting Member
Dr. Doug Morrish, Assistant Dean & Professor
Mr. Ismael Lozano, Assistant to the Director
Taskforce Members - Supporting Member
Dr. Kelly Kaufhold, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Professor, Department of Mathematics - Supporting Member
Peter Golato and Alejandra Sorto
Responsible for finalizing the executive summary, Compliance Certification report, and QEP narrative.
Dr. Peter Golato, Professor, Department of World Languages and Literatures
Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Professor, Department of Mathematics
Dr. Lon Olson, Assessment Director - Supporting Member
Dr. Erina Duganne, Associate Professor, School of Art and Design - Supporting Member