Committees to put division's strategic plan into motion

Three committees have been established to advance the aims and aspirations outlined in the Division of Student Affairs 2018 Strategic Plan [PDF]. Published in March 2018, the plan serves as a blueprint for the future of Student Affairs at Ohio University.

“The Strategic Planning Work Group were strong advocates for creating cross-disciplinary committees to operationalize the objectives of the strategic plan. It’s exciting to see the next phase of the strategic plan come to fruition with the creation of these committees,” said Jenny Hall-Jones, senior associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, who is spearheading the division’s strategic planning process.

Committee membership will work to operationalize the key results of the strategic plan and recommend professional development pertaining to committee objectives. Their work will focus on three areas: equity and social justice, retention and graduation, and learning outcomes.

The Committee for Equity and Social Justice is charged with ensuring that a framework of equity and social justice is embedded into the day-to-day work of division employees. This will be accomplished through annual demographic reports, updated job descriptions that include cultural competencies, and the development of personal and departmental goals around equity and social justice.

The Retention and Graduation Committee is charged with engaging all students in meaningful programs, services and activities to increase retention and graduation rates. This will be accomplished through enhanced programs and services, increased engagement between DOSA staff and at-risk students, and expansion of the OHIO Basic Needs Initiative.

The Committee for Learning Outcomes has begun its work toward creating, measuring and improving upon common student learning outcomes across student affairs departments. This is being accomplished through a learning outcome audit, the development of measurable competencies and skills, and division-wide assessment.

Strategic planning committees will consist of 11-14 members, including DOSA staff members and campus partners. Members will convene weekly for regularly scheduled 1-hour meetings. To ensure transparency, meetings will be open to all DOSA staff members who wish to attend.

DOSA committee appointments are two-year terms. During this time, DOSA staff are expected to contribute approximately four hours per week toward committee objectives. This work will be written into DOSA committee members’ job expectations and incorporated into their professional goals.

“I’m grateful that so many of our division employees and partners across the university have volunteered their service on our strategic planning committees,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Pina. “Their work will ensure continued progress toward achieving the breakthrough objectives outlined in the division’s strategic plan.”

More information on the Division of Student Affairs' strategic planning process.

Committee for Equity and Social Justice

• Chair: Martha Compton, director, Community Standards and Student Responsibility
• Staffed by: Joanna Stoltzfus, administrative specialist, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
• Bridget Tasker, assistant director of competitive sports and community, Campus Recreation
• Katie Meisky, assistant manager, Culinary Services
• Erin Robb, auxiliaries procurement and contract manager, Auxiliaries
• Jneanne Hacker, director of business and conference services, Housing and Residence Life
• Micah McCarey, assistant director of residence life, Housing and Residence Life
• Lindsay Ward, associate director, Career and Leadership Development Center
• Mat Hall, assistant director of health promotion for sexual assault/misconduct, Campus Involvement Center
• Rachel Siegel, counselor, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Rich Schmaltz, human resources liaison, Office of Human Resources
• Christina Wright, faculty in residence, Sports Administration
• Dwan Robinson, associate professor, Patton College of Education
• Gigi Secuban, vice president, Diversity and Inclusion

Committee for Retention and Graduation

• Chair: Jenny Hall-Jones, senior associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students
• Staffed by: Tammy Andrews, administrative specialist, Dean of Students
• Brittany Barten, member services coordinator, Campus Recreation
• Kent Scott, associate director of auxiliaries operations, Auxiliaries
• Jodi Pavol, assistant director, Career and Leadership Development Center
• Elizabeth Stermer, graduate assistant, Dean of Students
• Jen Maskiell, associate director, Housing and Residence Life
• Tim Epley, business manager, Event Services
• Lijing Yang, assistant professor, Counseling and Higher Education
• Loralyn Taylor, director of analytics for university student success initiatives, Information Technology
• Barb Wharton, associate provost for institutional research and effectiveness, Institutional Research
• Jennifer Klein, assistant dean for persistence and student success, Allen Student Advising Center
• Julie Chiki, student success advisor, Allen Student Advising Center
• TBA, director of strategic planning and assessment, Division of Student Affairs

Committee for Learning Outcomes

• Chair: Gwyn Scott, associate vice president for auxiliaries, Auxiliaries
• Staffed by: Valerie Denney, executive assistant, Auxiliaries
• Judd Walker, assistant director, Outdoor Recreation and Education, Campus Recreation
• Rich Neumann, director, Culinary Services
• Jim Sand, assistant director, Housing and Residence Life
• Regina Warfel, research and assessment analyst, Career and Leadership Development Center
• Todd Myers, professor and chair, Engineering Technology and Management
• Dave Nguyen, assistant professor, Counseling and Higher Education
• Megan Vogel, special assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and director of resource administration, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
• Joni Wadley, assistant provost for accreditation and assessment support, Institutional Research
• TBA, director of strategic planning and assessment, Division of Student Affairs