Task Forces

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
• Hope Leonard, member, Chancellor's Student Advisory Board
• 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