Academic Programming & Portfolio Design

Student Success & Value

Reason For Action

AIM Statement

Create and evolve the academic program review process (enrollment, cost, completion, ROI) and academic portfolio performance framework.

Key Requirements

Solution must include:

  • A USU academic program review and portfolio management process that aligns with USHE expectations, allocates resources appropriately, and informs USU’s mission.
  • Track and report on student employment outcomes.
  • Solutions must balance mission and financial sustainability.
  • Academic program portfolio evaluation must be transparent and evidence-based.
  • Cost-per-program transparency model
  • Faculty workload alignment recommendations
  • Accountability for improvement is clear
  • Program viability and ROI standards
  • Future-state academic portfolio design principles

Meet the Team

Executive Sponsors

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Paul Barr
Vice Provost
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Jeff Aird
Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Facilitators

  • Design Summit Facilitator: Nicole Schrubb, Executive Director of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Design Events Facilitator: Jillian Morley, Organizational Development Specialist III

Team

Name Title Location
Brad Lindsey Associate Dean — Huntsman School of Business Logan
David Law Associate Vice President - Uintah Basin Vernal
Deepak Keshwani Associate Dean & Professor - Engineering Logan
Mateja Savoie Roskos Associate Dean for Academic Programs — QCANR Logan
Ravi Gupta Department Head — History, Culture & Ideas Logan
Shelly Kotynek Executive Director University & Exploratory Advising Logan
Sylvia Read Associate Dean of Accreditation & Undergrad - CEHS Logan
Todd Griffith Faculty Senate President Logan
Zak Konakis Interim Dept Head — TDTE & Regional Pathways Coordinator Price