Shaping the future of the Indianapolis campus is going to take time, hard work, and thoughtful engagement with our community.
Leadership for Vision 2024 is provided by an executive committee, chaired by President Whitten:
Fred Cate, vice president for research
Michael Huber, vice president for university relations
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, IUPUI
Andy Klein, interim chancellor, IUPUI, and interim executive vice president, Indiana University
Nancy Paton, vice president and chief communications and marketing officer
Tony Prather, vice president and general counsel
Bill Stephan, former vice president for government relations and economic engagement (retired)
Brenda Stopher, chief of staff, Office of the President
Pamela Whitten, president, Indiana University
Additionally, a steering committee provides opportunities for collaborations and integrations between task forces; it comprises the executive committee, task force leaders, and President’s Cabinet liaisons.
With nominations from across campus, we have formed task forces for planning and implementing Vision 2024—the realignment of IU and Purdue in Indianapolis.
During the planning phase, task forces will be meeting regularly to identify issues in their respective areas and develop recommendations for addressing those issues as plans are implemented. These groups will also be soliciting input from the broader campus and community.
Task force descriptions and membership
Addressing the myriad academic issues and seizing promising opportunities associated with realigning academic programs are vital to developing a next-generation urban research campus in Indianapolis.
This task force will focus on academic policies and procedures, enrollment management, assurance of course and program quality, curricular innovations, international recruitment and partnerships, and evolving inter- and multidisciplinary learning opportunities.
Task force leaders
Ken Carow, professor of finance, Kelley School of Business
Karen Dace, vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Kathy Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer
Task force members
Janice Blum, dean, IU Graduate School; associate vice chancellor for graduate education, IUPUI
Stephen Boehm, professor and department chair, Department of Psychology; primary faculty, Stark Neurosciences Research Institute
Debra Burns, chair, Department of Music and Arts Technology, School of Engineering and Technology
Margaret Ferguson, senior associate vice chancellor, Office of Academic Affairs
Kim Lewis, registrar, Division of Enrollment Management
Lori Montalbano, assistant vice chancellor, academic and student affairs; dean of students, IUPUC
Zach Smith-Howard, assistant director, state relations, Office of University Relations
Eric Williams, senior executive director, educational equity programs, Division of Undergraduate Education
Jane Williams, associate dean, academic affairs and strategic initiatives; associate professor, School of Science
PJ Woolston, vice chancellor, enrollment management, Division of Enrollment Management
President's Cabinet liaison
Andy Klein, interim chancellor, IUPUI, and interim executive vice president, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Caleb Keith, director, institutional improvement, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Maintaining and expanding a thriving athletics program are vital to student recruitment, along with building community among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other influencers.
This task force will focus on the student-athlete experience, player recruitment and eligibility issues, and opportunities to leverage athletics to promote engagement and excitement on campus and in the community.
Task force leaders
K. Renia Edwards, interim director, intercollegiate athletics
Tod Perry, associate professor of finance, Kelley School of Business
Task force members
David Gard, assistant vice president for economic engagement, Office of University Relations
Alfreeda Goff, member, Jaguar Athletics Advisory Board; former senior associate commissioner of championships, Horizon League
Ed Holdaway, senior associate athletic director for external affairs, Department of Athletics
Sara Johnson, director, executive education, Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
David Pierce, professor and director, Sports Innovation Institute, School of Health & Human Sciences
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow, clinical assistant professor, business law and management; IU Bicentennial Professor; faculty chair, undergraduate program, Kelley School of Business
Jeremy Wilson, chair and associate professor, Department of Anthropology, School of Liberal Arts
President's Cabinet liaison
Andy Klein, interim chancellor, IUPUI, and interim executive vice president, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Travis Smith, deputy executive assistant, Office of the President
As part of the transition from IUPUI to IU Indianapolis, the university is teaming up with business and community leaders to pursue an ambitious vision for the university, positioning IU Indianapolis to address the city’s and state’s most pressing workforce needs and capitalize on new opportunities, specifically in the STEM and health sciences sectors.
Team members will utilize their expertise and networks to draw on and adapt successful models of regional collaboration between industry, the nonprofit sector, and urban research universities.
Task force leaders
Nate Feltman, CEO, publisher, and owner, IBJ Media
Julie Manning Magid, vice dean-Indianapolis, Kelley School of Business
Task force members
David Adams, CEO, Business Ventures of Indiana
Claire Fiddian-Green, president and CEO, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
Michael Huber, vice president, Office of University Relations, Indiana University
Tambra Jackson, dean and professor, School of Education, IUPUI
Lacy M. Johnson, partner-in-charge, Taft
Patty Martin, managing director, Martin Equity LLC
Melissa Proffitt Schmidt, member, board of directors, IU Foundation
Brenda Stopher, chief of staff, Office of the President, Indiana University
President's Cabinet liaisons
Andy Klein, interim executive vice president, Indiana University, and interim chancellor, IUPUI
Pamela Whitten, president, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to the Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement, IUPUI
Professional staff support
Caleb Keith, director of institutional improvement, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement, IUPUI
Positioning IU Indianapolis as a premier urban research campus will require considerable attention to issues of marketing, communication, and brand position.
This task force will identify salient messages to convey, audiences to influence, and sources of distinction and differentiation to leverage, along with various approaches, strategies, and metrics to shape and manage the institution’s reputation.
Task force leaders
Margie Smith-Simmons, chief of staff, Office of the Chancellor
Becky Wood, director of communications, Office of the Chancellor
Task force members
Eleanor Berman, assistant vice president, marketing, University Communications and Marketing
Terry Brown, director, Office for Enrollment Strategy and Insights, Division of Enrollment Management
Christine Fitzpatrick, secretary, IUPUI Senior Academy; former chief of staff to the IUPUI chancellor (retired)
Deborah Garrison, founding vice chancellor and dean, IU Fort Wayne
Lou Gerig, president, Sease, Gerig & Associates; Indianapolis
Sara Griffin, social media specialist, University Communications and Marketing
Lindsay Heinzman, director of development and alumni affairs, School of Science
Kristin Kreher Jones, director, communications and digital strategy, Division of Undergraduate Education
Mary Olk Knarr, director of marketing and communications, Division of Student Affairs
Catherine Macris, assistant professor, School of Science
Jennifer Mahoney, communications and recruitment manager, IUPUI Graduate Office
Willie Miller, associate dean, communication and technology, University Library
Linda Ramey-Greiwe, IUPUI brand marketing leader, University Communications and Marketing
Kristy Sheeler, dean, IUPUI Honors College
Heather Staggs, president, IUPUI Staff Council; human resources business partner, IU School of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
President's Cabinet liaison
Nancy Paton, vice president and chief communications and marketing officer, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Sarah Tosick, executive director of operations, Office of the President
Ensuring appropriate space and infrastructure is necessary to fulfill mission-centric goals for learning, research, and service.
This task force will identify needs, inventory assets, and determine space priorities associated with realigning programs in Indianapolis.
Task force leaders
Tom Morrison, vice president, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities, Indiana University
Jeff Plawecki, associate vice chancellor for campus facility services, Division of Finance and Administration
Task force members
Jason Banach, university director, real estate, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities
Rachele Beach, director, facility operations, Campus Facility Services, Division of Finance and Administration
Karen Buckrop, university director, space planning and utilization, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities
Jamie Dimond, executive associate dean, financial and administrative services, School of Medicine
Aaron Ganci, department chair and associate professor, visual communication design, Herron School of Art + Design
Aimee Oestreich, associate general counsel, Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
Mike Perry, director, housing and residence life, Division of Student Affairs
Thomas Stucky, professor, Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Adam Thies, associate vice president, capital planning, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities
President's Cabinet liaison
Tom Morrison, vice president, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Jayd Grossman, director, business analytics, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities
Beth Feickert, capital planning project specialist, Office of Capital Planning and Facilities
Engaging employees and being good stewards of fiscal resources will ensure IU Indianapolis is well-positioned to thrive as a new entity.
This task force will determine talent needs, assess and update HR policies, and address finance-related issues associated with revenue generation, cost containment, and opportunities for future investment.
Task force leaders
Camy Broeker, vice chancellor for finance and administration, Division of Finance and Administration
Todd Richardson, vice president and chief human resources officer, Indiana University
Task force members
Corey Back, associate vice chancellor, finance, Division of Finance and Administration
Deb Dunbar, director, talent and organization development, IU Human Resources
Don Lukes, university treasurer, Office of the Vice President and CFO, Indiana University
Anne Mitchell, senior director, strategic operations/initiatives, IU Human Resources
Una Osili, associate dean of research and international programs, Efroymson Chair in Philanthropy, dean's fellow in the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Christan Royer, director, benefits, IU Human Resources
Paul Schmidt, chief of staff, Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Juletta Toliver, senior director, human resources, Division of Finance and Administration
President's Cabinet liaisons
Dwayne Pinkney, executive vice president, Office of Finance and Administration, Indiana University
Todd Richardson, vice president and chief human resources officer, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Sadie Mele, executive director, strategic initiatives, Office of the President
Maintaining and enhancing continuity of essential IT and related systems during and after realignment will ensure effective user experiences and seamless campus operations.
This task force will address technology issues related to teaching and research needs, including the infrastructure, software, hardware, tools, and platforms necessary to promote accessibility, integration, and performance.
Task force leaders
Jay Gladden, associate vice president, learning technologies, University Information Technology Services
Rob Lowden, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, Indiana University
Task force members
Carissa Bullman, associate university registrar, University Student Services and Systems
Nathan Byrer, director of technology services and director of testing center, Division of Undergraduate Education
James Kennedy, associate vice president, university student services and systems, Office of the Vice President for Regional Campuses and Online Education, Indiana University
Andrew Miller, associate professor, human-computer interaction, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Kristi Palmer, Herbert Simon Family Dean, University Library
Eric Westfall, director, enterprise student systems, Office of the Vice President for Information Technology
President's Cabinet liaison
Rob Lowden, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Tina Bradley, executive assistant, Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Building and expanding capabilities to conduct and disseminate cutting-edge research are essential to realizing the full potential of IU Indianapolis as an urban research institution.
This task force will address issues associated with research policies, compliance, funding, laboratories, and infrastructure to support a growing community of scholars, including capitalizing on inter- and multidisciplinary opportunities and community-engaged research associated with the campus’s health/life sciences and urban contexts.
Task force leaders
Fred Cate, vice president for research, Indiana University; Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law; senior fellow in the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research
Phaedra Corso, vice chancellor for research, IUPUI; associate vice president for research, Indiana University
Marc Mendonca, associate vice chancellor, research, IUPUI
Task force members
Shelley Bizila, research integrity officer, Office of Research Compliance
Janet Carpenter, Audrey S. Geisel Endowed Chair in Innovation, Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing
Shiaofen Fang, professor and department chair, computer and information science, School of Science
Tatiana Foroud, executive associate dean, Distinguished Professor, and chair, medical and molecular genetics, School of Medicine
Jason M. Kelly, director, IUPUI Arts & Humanities Institute; chair, Department of History, School of Liberal Arts
Steve Martin, associate vice president, research administration
Clayton Nicholas, industry research development specialist, School of Engineering and Technology
Isheka Orr, Ph.D. student, earth sciences, School of Science
President's Cabinet liaison
Fred Cate, vice president for research, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Libby Larch, research communications writer, Office of the Vice President for Research
Producing talent aligned with the growing economic and workforce development needs of our city and state is an expectation of IU Indianapolis.
This task force will focus on the array of learning, research, and engagement opportunities afforded by the assets in science and computer science, including new programs, partnerships, and investments that leverage our strengths in the STEM disciplines.
Task force leaders
John DiTusa, dean, School of Science
Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, dean, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Task force members
Davide Bolchini, chair and professor, Department of Human-Centered Computing, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Mehmet Dalkilic, director of undergraduate studies for data science and professor of computer science, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Tabitha Hardy, assistant vice chancellor, graduate education; assistant dean, student development and academic affairs; IUPUI Graduate Office
Thomas Hurley, associate dean, graduate education; professor, biochemistry and molecular biology; School of Medicine
Yunlong Liu, professor and director, Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, School of Medicine
Karl MacDorman, associate dean, academic affairs; director, informatics and artificial intelligence undergraduate programs and associate professor, human-computer interaction, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Amy Maidi, assistant dean, student services, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Christoph Naumann, co-director, Nanoscale Imaging Center; professor, chemistry and chemical biology, School of Science
Joe Thompson, senior operational leader, academic and student affairs, School of Science
Jeff Watt, professor, interim chair, and M.L. Bittinger Chair of Mathematics Education, Department of Mathematical Sciences; associate dean, student affairs and outreach, School of Science
Jason Whitney, vice president, venture development, IU Ventures; executive director, IU Angel Network; Office of University Relations
President's Cabinet liaison
Andy Klein, interim chancellor, IUPUI, and interim executive vice president, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Sadie Mele, executive director, strategic initiatives, Office of the President
Creating a campus community fully supportive of all students—from both IU and Purdue—will be vital for IU Indianapolis to realize its mission.
This task force will ensure that Purdue students studying in Indianapolis have academic, co-curricular, and other resources and opportunities to promote their sense of belonging and success.
Task force leaders
Tami Eitle, dean and professor of sociology, School of Liberal Arts
Eric Weldy, vice chancellor for student affairs, Division of Student Affairs
Task force members
Tina Baich, senior associate dean, scholarly communication and content strategies, University Library
Kartikay Gulia, president, IUPUI Undergraduate Student Government Senate
Angie Hill, senior director, auxiliary services, Division of Finance and Administration
Hilary Kahn, associate vice chancellor, international affairs, IUPUI; associate vice president, international affairs, Indiana University
Danny King, director, student success technology, School of Engineering and Technology
Kathleen Marrs, associate professor, biology, School of Science; interim executive associate dean, IUPUI Honors College; Division of Undergraduate Education
Kevin McCracken, director, adaptive educational services, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Matthew Rust, assistant dean, University College, Division of Undergraduate Education
John Schild, associate professor, biomedical engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
Jason Spratt, associate vice chancellor and dean of students, Division of Student Affairs
President's Cabinet liaison
Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, vice president, student success, Indiana University
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Caleb Keith, director, institutional improvement, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Cultivating ongoing interest in, support from, and investment by a variety of stakeholders will position IU Indianapolis as a flourishing campus in our community.
This task force will identify opportunities for broad stakeholder engagement in mutually beneficial and reciprocal ways while—and after—we realign our campus for the future.
Task force leaders
J T. Forbes, president and chief executive officer, IU Foundation
Amy Warner, vice chancellor, Office of Community Engagement
Task force members
Portia Bailey-Bernard, vice president of Indianapolis Economic Development and CEO of Develop Indy, Indy Chamber
Partha Basu, professor and chair, Department of Chemistry, School of Science
Marlene Dotson, president, Indiana Latino Institute
Lauren Franklin, principal, Crispus Attucks High School
Mike Karnuta, senior vice president, business development, Indiana Sports Corp
Leslie Kidwell, president, IUPUI Alumni Council
Vop Osili, president, Indianapolis City-County Council; ex officio, IUPUI Board of Advisors
Fred Payne, president and CEO, United Way of Central Indiana
David Rosenberg, executive vice president, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Melissa Proffitt Schmidt, member, board of directors, IU Foundation
Caitie Deranek Stewart, senior associate director, development, Office of Gift Development, School of Medicine
Maurice Taylor, talent diversity officer, Eli Lilly and Company
President's Cabinet liaison
J T. Forbes, president and chief executive officer, IU Foundation
Ex officio and liaison to Vision 2024 Executive Committee
Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, Office of Planning and Institutional Improvement
Professional staff support
Matt Kavgian, director, strategic communications and projects, IU Foundation
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More ways to engage with Vision 2024
In addition to task force activities, we will be providing regular opportunities for the campus and community to contribute to the planning and implementation process. Watch IUPUI Today to learn about other ways to engage in the planning process.
If you have further questions, please contact Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor, at shundley@iupui.edu.