Purpose
The Strategic Planning Committee is is responsible for creating a comprehensive and structured document that outlines an organization’s long-term vision, mission, values, and objectives, as well as the strategies and actions required to achieve them. The Strategic Plan serves as a documented road map to guide us toward a desired future state while considering the internal and external factors that may impact success.
Mission
The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for reviewing and revising the university mission statement and goals and objectives. The committee’s actions will be data-informed. The members will set new goals and prioritize activities and resources that support our university mission. During the process, committee members will seek input from internal and external stakeholders. The creation of the 2028-2033 Mission Statement and Strategic Plan is the primary responsibility of this committee.
Primary Responsibility Area: University-wide
Primary Reporting Area: University-wide
Primary Authority: President & VP of Academic Affairs/Provost
Membership |
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| Names | Titles | Roles |
| Dr. Bernie Cantens | Executive Vice President & Provost | ex-officio |
| April Aultman Becker | Assistant VP for Institutional Effectiveness | ex-officio |
| Isabella Lujan | Director of Planning and Accreditation | ex-officio |
| Carlos Garcia, Co-Chair | ALPS Department Chair | ALPS Faculty Rep. |
| Clayton Garcia, Co-Chair | Associate AD for Compliance | Athletics Rep. |
| Dr. Kami Vinton, Co-Chair | Assistant Professor of Communication | INTL Faculty Rep. |
| Ajay Vaidya | Research Analyst | IR Rep. |
| Dafne Westerlink | Assistant Director of Admissions-Operations | Enrollment Rep. |
| David Creek | Executive Director of Physical Plant | Physical Plant Rep. |
| Dr. Dean Culpepper | Dean, College of Health Sciences | Administration Rep. |
| Emily Wilkinson | Director Museum of Big Bend | Advancement Rep. |
| Dr. Hugh Morrissey | Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Human Performance | COHHP Faculty Rep. |
| Dr. Jennifer Miller-Ray | Associate Professor of Education | Faculty Senate Rep. |
| Dr. Jose Mora | Associate Professor of Business | RGCB Faculty Rep. |
| Judith Loya | Director of Lobo Den Advising | Academic Affairs Rep. |
| Kalavati Caulfield | Student | SGA Rep. |
| Mike Fernandez | Head of RGC Library Services | Staff Senate Rep. |
| Dr. Mohammad Alam | Professor of Natural & Behavioral Sciences | INTL Faculty Rep. |
| Sarah Sheffield | Information Security Specialist | OIT Rep. |
| Dr. Shelly Landreth | Associate Professor and Chair of Education | COE Faculty Rep. |
| Spencer Sims | Director of Business Services | Finance Rep. |
| Dr. Sumantra Sengupta | Dean, Rio Grande College of Business | INTL Administration Rep. |
| Dr. Yen-Hsin Chen | Assistant Professor of Political Science & Public Administration | CLASS Faculty Rep. |
| Yuan Zhou | Director Residential Living | Student Affairs Rep. |
Quick Links and Documents
Strategic Plan Survey
Committee Meeting Minutes
October 30, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 2, 2026
September 18, 2026
Open Forum Surveys
November 6th Survey
Coming Soon
January 29th Survey
April 30th Survey