Vision 2025

In commemorating Park’s 150th anniversary, our university community recommits itself to our founding principle of providing educational access while expressing a shared vision that will guide us to 2025 and beyond.

We recognize that our world, nation, and higher education have changed dramatically. Vision 2025 reflects a university steadfastly committed to reaching and teaching students where they are, building bridges with partner institutions and organizations, and preserving financial stability. Park’s mission remains firmly at our core.

Priorities and Objectives

Priority 1: People and Culture (Priority Owner: Chief Strategic Communications Officer Erik Bergrud)

Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
Communicate with Clarity and Transparency
Cultivate Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

Priority 1: Strategic Impact Group

Thomas Ayres, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Brad Biles, Director of Communications and Public Relations
Karie Fields, Human Resources Administrator
Toni Ford, Associate Professor of Marketing
Adrian James, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Management
Rich Kelleher, Independence (Mo.) Campus Center Director
Andrea Lee, Associate Professor of Fine Art and Faculty Senate President
Mike Swoboda, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sport and Exercise Science
Whitney Vaughn, Downtown Kansas City (Mo.) and Lenexa (Kan.) Campus Center Director
Kevin Vicker, Senior Director, International Education

Priority 2: Growth and Enrollment (Priority Owner: Chief Enrollment Management Officer Kena Wolf)

Expand Military Enrollment and Enhance Services
Launch and Grow Strategic Alliance Relationships
Stabilize and Position for Traditional Student Growth

Priority 2 Strategic Impact Group

Lucia Cunningham, Return of Title IV Specialist
Josey Jenkins, FE Warren AFB (Wyo.) Campus Center Director
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Director, Academic Compliance
Matthew Kilday, Chief Marketing Officer
Rebecca Kudrna, Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Science
Tonya Robbins, Director, Residence Life
Katie Slaughter, Assistant Director, Student Success
Kristen Whiteley, Assistant Professor of Accounting
Jennifer Whitley, Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics

Priority 3: Infrastructure and Platform (Priority Owner: Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO Mike Beach)

Leverage Technology with Adaptive Tools
Develop Facilities Master Plan for Gilbert Campus
Develop Facilities Master Plan for Parkville Campus

Priority 3 Strategic Impact Group

Dana Autry, Senior Director, Adjunct Faculty Support and Engagement
Wen Hsin, Professor of Computer Science
Gulmira Isomadinova, Military and Veteran Funding Analyst
Elaina Michalski, Assistant Teaching Professor of Fine Art
Cindy Otts, Registrar
Linda Pickett, Academic Evaluator
Greg Plumb, Professor of Criminal Justice
Cynthia Tafoya, Austin (Tex.) Campus Center Director
Wade Tripp, System Administrator
Sue Wilcox, Associate Vice President, Strategic Delivery

Priority 4: Academics and Innovation (Priority Owner: Provost Michelle Myers)

Identify New Program Growth Opportunities
Expand Current Program Offerings to Online and/or Civilian Campus Centers
Create Credit for Experience Pathways
Improve Student Persistence and Completion
Identify Textbook/In-course Educational Resources Cost Reduction

Priority 4 Strategic Impact Group

Ashley Bloodgood, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sport and Exercise Science
Stacy Johnson, Assistant Registrar
Steve Fenske, Coordinator of Academic Advising
Lacey Finley, Associate Professor of Management
Misty Hudson, LMS Support Administrator
Patty Mitschke, Area Director
Joshua Mugg, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Christy Myers, Academic Lead and Articulation Officer

Priority 5: Fundraising and Support (Priority Owner: Chief Advancement Officer Nathan Marticke)

Develop 150th Anniversary and Comprehensive Campaign
Showcase International Center for Music

Priority 5 Strategic Impact Group

Madison Graham, Regional Director
Scott Hageman, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Geology
Matt Harris, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Danielle Theiss, Assistant Professor & Director of Library, Academic, and Career Success Services
Ashlyn Weber, Associate Director, Research and Initiatives, George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War
Tim Westcott, Associate Professor and Director, George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War
Ami Wisdom, Compliance Coordinator and Assistant Secretary, Board of Trustees

Priority 6: Finance and Liquidity (Priority Owner: Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO Mike Beach)

Deliver a Balanced Budget and Sustainable Reserves
Increase Revenue through Strategic Partnerships, Joint Ventures and M&A
Increase Access to Public and Private Grants
Strategically Manage Non-Core Assets and Investments

Priority 6 Strategic Impact Group

Mike Bishop, Senior System Administrator
Greg Claycomb, Professor of Chemistry and Faculty Federation President
Scott Fergerson, Chief Business Officer
Kristin Gillette, Director of Athletics, Parkville Campus
Patrick Halfhill, Controller
Kevin Martineau, Senior Director, Facilities and Operations
Erin Stocking, Administrative Process and Operations Specialist
Barbara Wahlman, Finance and Administrative Specialist, Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus