Action Teams

Charge: Responsible for leading the SEM Plan initiatives through implementation. The Action Teams will provide monitoring and updates on SEM initiatives within the Action Teams.

  • Academic Affairs

    Academic Affairs

    Co-chairs: Manfred Van Dulmen and Andrew Barnes

    Evaluate and develop academic drivers that will enable curriculum to be aligned with market demand and student choice.

  • Data & Technology

    Data & Technology

    Co-Chairs: Chris Dorsten & Wendy Tietz

    Evaluate and develop university systems to improve integration, standardization, and data efficiencies to help orchestrate the student experience via a more personalized and seamless approach across the student lifecycle.

  • Enrollment, Access & Completion

    Enrollment, Access & Completion

    Co-Chairs: Eboni Pringle & Collin Palmer

    Evaluate and develop an optimal enrollment plan (recruitment and retention of undergraduate, graduate, and on-line students) that increases access and completion rates and optimizes student aid.

  • External Visibility & Brand Awareness

    External Visibility & Brand Awareness

    Co-Chairs: Andy Crawford & Leigh Greenfelder

    Evaluate and develop brand awareness and market position that articulates the value of Kent State degree in a consistent, authentic way which promotes student success.

  • Fiscal Sustainability

    Fiscal Sustainability

    Co-Chairs: Brenda Burke & Jeannie Reifsnyder

    Evaluate and develop a tuition model and revenue streams to enhance and diversify the university's financial position and increase net tuition growth.

  • Student Support Services & Co-Curricular Experiences

    Student Support Services & Co-Curricular Experiences

    Co-Chairs: Nicole Kotlan & Yvonna Washington-Greer

    Evaluate and develop a student services culture that provides consistent support throughout the student journey to improve post enrollment metrics.