Institutional Planning and Assessment Committee
The University Institutional Planning and Assessment Committee governs the strategic planning process to include approving new or modified elements of the strategic plan, review and evaluation of University assessments of the strategic plan, and other planning activities (e.g., University Master Plan). The committee includes faculty, administrative, student, alumni, and community representation.
Charge of the Committee:
- Oversee and guide the direction, structure, and use of the University's strategic priorities.
- Guide and review the progress of the University on advancing its strategic priorities.
- Consider and offer recommendations for continuous advancement of our campus values: A Welcoming and Supportive Environment, A Global Perspective, A Pursuit of Excellence, Freedom in the Pursuit of Knowledge, Integrity, Transparency and Participation in Decision-Making.
- Ensure the University's mission and vision are periodically reviewed for alignment with the University's strategic direction at least every five years.
- Review and evaluate the University's indicators of success.
2026-2027 IPAC Committee Members:
| Name | Division/Unit |
|---|---|
| Julie Estis (Chair) | Institutional Effectiveness |
| Natalie Bauer | Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine |
| Joél Lewis Billingsley | Community Engagement |
| Matthew Binion | College of Education & Professional Studies |
| Michael Capella | Mitchell College of Business |
| Nicole Carr | Student Academic Success |
| Richard Carter | Global USA |
| Neil Christopher | University of South Alabama National Alumni Association |
| Angela Clark | School of Computing |
| Chris Cleveland | Student Affairs |
| Mathew Cox | Enrollment Services |
| Charlie Erwin | Pat Covey College of Allied Health Professions |
| Karrington Foley | Student Government Association |
| Katie Giles | Student‐Athlete |
| Ron Graham | Board of Trustees |
| Scott Hardy | Community Member |
| Ellen Burton Harrington | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Buckley Kelley | Facilities Management |
| Doug Marshall | Honors College |
| Daniel McCarthy | Athletics |
| Allen Parrish | Research and Economic Development |
| Sean Powers | Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences |
| Angela Rand | University Libraries |
| Kristen Roberts | Finance |
| Candice Selwyn | College of Nursing |
| Eric Steward | College of Engineering |
| Ronnie Stallworth, Sr. | Board of Trustees |
| Margaret Sullivan | Development and Alumni Relations |
| Peter Susman | Administration |
| Laura Vrana | Faculty Senate |
| Sean Walker | Faculty Senate |
| Jim Yance | Board of Trustees |