Working Groups

The university is pleased to announce that the following people have accepted the responsibility of serving on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee (SPSC).

Co-Chairs

Andrew Allen, PhD, Vice President and Provost, Professor of Economics  

Esteban del Río ’95, PhD, Associate Provost for Inclusion and Diversity, Director of the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, Associate Professor of Communication Studies 

Members

Michel A. Boudrias, PhD, Associate Professor of Environmental and Ocean Sciences

Hugh Ellis, PhD, Professor of Biology, Chair of the USD University Senate

Minh-Ha Hoang ‘96 (BA), ‘01 (MA), Director, Admissions and Enrollment

Patricia Marquez, PhD, Dean, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Associate Professor of Management

Noelle Norton, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Political Science and International Relations

Karen Oropeza, Executive Assistant, Human Resources

Chell A. Roberts, PhD, Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Professor of Industrial Engineering

Carmen Vazquez, MSW, LCSW, Vice President for Student Affairs 

Mary Jo Wiggins, JD, Professor of Law

In support of the SPSC, the Communications Subcommittee reviews SPSC action plans, and develops and disseminates communications that inform the campus community on the progress of USD’s strategic plan.

Members

Peter Marlow, Associate Vice President, University Communications

Kristin Scialabba, Director, Academic Affairs Communication

Kenneth Eng, Assistant Director, Technology and Communications, Office of Student Affairs

Katherine Payne, Director of Marketing and Communications, College of Arts and Sciences

Kara Marsh Proffitt '04, Director of Alumni Operations and Engagement

Catherine Spray, Assistant Director, Law School Communications, School of Law

Luke Garrett, Editor of The USD Vista

Co-Chairs

Andrew T. Allen, Co-Chair; Vice President and Provost

Carmen M. Vazquez, Co-Chair; Vice President, Student Affairs

Members

Cynthia Avery, Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs

Jonathan Bowman, Associate Dean, Professor of Communication Studies

Stephen Conroy, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs; Professor of Economics

Denise Dimon, Associate Provost, International Affairs, Professor of Economics; Director, USD International Center

Neena Din, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Thomas Herrinton, Vice Provost, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ryan Jumamil, Director, Student Support Services

Paula Krist, Director, Institutional Research & Planning

Margaret Leary, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Programs

Michael Lovette-Colyer, Assistant VP, University Ministry

Merrick Marino, Assistant Dean; Director, Center for Student Success

Rick Olson, Associate Dean; Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Renda Quinn, Director, Parent Relations

Sybilla Robison, Director, One Stop Student Services Center

Ron Valenzuela, Assistant Director, Athletics for Academics and Student Development

Stephen Pultz, Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management

Peter Marlow, Associate Vice President, University Communications

Robin Darmon, Director, Career Development Center