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Implementation

Framework

Planning Process

Illinois State University has a culture of integrated planning and aligns its priorities with the strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2030

Strategic Planning Steering Team

A Strategic Planning Steering Team, comprised of representation across the University serves as the lead over this process.

Brian Beam
Executive Director
University Marketing and Communications  
Katy Killian
Chief of Staff
Office of the President
Charley Edamala
Associate VP and Chief Information Officer Technology Solutions 
Dr. Danielle Miller-Schuster
Associate VP
Division of Student Affairs 
Angela Engel
Director
Planning, Research, and Policy Analysis 
Chris Roberts
Planning Coordinator
Planning, Research, and Policy Analysis
Dr. Craig Gatto
Associate VP of Academic Administration Office of the Provost  
 

The Strategic Planning Steering Team charged Excellence by Design (EBD) Champions to lead the advancement of the goals and metrics in each of the four strategic directions.

Each EBD Champion serves as a liaison to the Strategic Planning Steering Team and is carrying forward the work of the Action Planning Teams that drafted actions and metrics in FY25. EBD Champions may lead other teams in this work, as illustrated in the diagram below.

Implementation Team Structure

 

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