UPAC functions as the central steering committee for university-wide planning, budgeting, and assessment. UPAC makes recommendations to the University Executive Council and President's Council to guide decision-making aligned with the University’s mission and goals.
UPAC is essential to the effective coordination across UVU’s operations, functions, resources, and initiatives. By aligning strategic plans, increasing communication, and maintaining flexibility in the changing landscape of Higher Education, UPAC serves as a valuable partner in supporting UVU’s planning and assessment needs.
-Dr. Rasha Qudisat
Executive Sponsor, Chair
UPAC plays a pivotal role in UVU's integrated institutional effectiveness endeavors by identifying key opportunities and challenges while aligning with broader educational directives. Through comprehensive strategic analysis, UPAC provides advisement on the university's trajectory, ensuring that plans adapt to meet dynamic needs. Our commitment extends to supporting fiscal decisions, aligning strategic initiatives, and championing academic excellence, all aimed at advancing UVU towards fulfilling its mission.
-Dr. Laurie Sharp
Co-chair
Scott Wood
Finance and Auxiliary Services
Christine Peterson
People & Culture
Ruthann Cunningham
Woodbury School of Business
Dr. Steven Huff
Woodbury School of Business
Dr. Anne Arendt
Smith College of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Keith Mulbery
Smith College of Engineering & Technology
Connie Bond
Administration and Strategic Relations
Steve Anderson
University Relations
Brandon Springer
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Janet Colvin
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Jennyfer Gaede
College of Health and Public Service
Mark Wathen
College of Science
Karen Watson
School of the Arts
Stan Harward
School of Education
Rhet Rowley
School of Education
Gabrielle Thomas
Institutional Advancement
Derek Kent
Student Affairs
Tara Ivie
Student Services
Quinn Koller
Academic Programs and Assessment
Sam Gedeborg
Academic Programs and Assessment
Matt Serrao
University Marketing & Communications
Brett McKeachnie
Digital Transformation
Laura Busby
Business Intelligence & Research Services
Steven Clark
College of Humanities & Social Science
Cheryl Hanewicz
College of Health and Public Service
Taylor Lovell
Engagement & Effectiveness
Julia Escobar
Engagement & Effectiveness
Under the direction of the President, the University Planning Advisory Committee (UPAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the President and the President’s Cabinet on university-level planning matters.
2023-2024 UPAC Charter and Charge
To ensure alignment with UVU planning efforts and USHE initiatives, UPAC develops strategy maps that visually depict the relationship between UVU’s strategic plan, UVU’s master plans, and the Utah Board of Higher Education Strategic Plan.
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
At IEE, our goal is to assist departments and faculty in succeeding in their projects. We provide a variety of assessments and evaluation services to both departments and grants.
