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Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning Timeline and Events

Fall 2025: Faculty, staff, student, and alumni listening sessions (theme summary; slides)

April 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: SPH Community Forum via Zoom, RSVP here

April 21, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.: SPH Community Forum via Zoom. RSVP here

Community Forum Materials

June and July 2026: Planning Committee retreat(s) to review stakeholder data and draft goals for community review

September 2026: Draft strategic plan consultation and feedback

Fall 2026: Final strategic plan shared and implementation begins

Strategic Planning Committee

  • Melinda Pettigrew, Dean and Mayo Chair
  • Lynn Eberly, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
  • Nancy Sherwood, Associate Dean for Research
  • Betsy Wattenberg, Associate Dean for Academics and Student Engagement
  • Jean Abraham, HPM Division Head
  • Bruce Alexander, EnHS Division Head
  • Lisa Harnack, EpiCH Division Head
  • Joe Koopmeiners, BHDS Division Head
  • Ruby Nguyen, Director of Undergraduate Studies
  • Pamela Lutsey, FCC Chair
  • Matt Anderson, Chief Financial Officer
  • Stephanie Hagel, Director of Student Services & Administration, MHA
  • Sarah Harris, SCC Chair
  • Liz Hinske, EpiCH Division Administrator
  • Bri Keeney, Chief of Staff and Strategy
  • Kim McCoy, Alumni Board President
  • Thai Nguyen, HR Director
  • Jenny Porter, Assistant Dean for Enrolled Student Experience
  • Colin Planalp, Senior Research Fellow, SHADAC & CRC
  • Gayle Smaller, Jr., Associate Director of DEI
  • Rachel Smith, Director of Communications and Marketing
  • SPH Student Senate President or designate
  • EPC Chair or designate

Please send questions or comments to Bri Keeney, Chief of Staff and Strategy (keen0113@umn.edu).

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