Strategic Framework 2026–2030
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Next steps
With the strategic framework in place, the 91ΧΤΕΔ moves boldly from vision to action. Over the spring and summer of 2026, we will translate our priorities into clear and actionable pathways that are anchored by shared goals, meaningful metrics, strong governance and disciplined implementation structures.
The following timeline reflects how the work will unfold, moving from goalβsetting and design to coordinated implementation and ongoing engagement.
| Timeframe | Activity |
|---|---|
| May β June, 2026 | Set aspirational goals and determine metrics |
| June β August, 2026 | Design where we will make focused “big bets” |
| August β September, 2026 | Establish a governance and implementation structure |
| September 2026 | Finalize implementation details |
| October 2026 | Plan launches at the Presidentβs annual address |
| October β December, 2026 | Units refresh and align their strategic plans |
| Ongoing | Internal and external engagement to shape the work |
Working groups
President Jones and Provost Serio have charged four working groups with completing the UWβs new strategic plan during summer 2026. Each working group is responsible for the following activities:
- Reviewing the strategic plan framework
- Reflecting on constituent input gathered through the September 2025 tri-campus survey, autumn 2025 and winter quarter 2026 listening sessions and the spring quarter 2026 open feedback period
- Drafting, refining and recommending a set of goals, actions and success measures for each pillar
- Drafting, refining and recommending a set of execution and governance considerations for each pillar
Rosters for each working group can be found in the following tabs.
- Brian Martensen, co-chair β Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (UW Bothell)
- Denzil Suite, co-chair β Vice President, Student Life
- Andy Harris β Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (UW Tacoma)
- Danny Barrow β Vice Provost, Enrollment Management
- Daryl Maeda β Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
- Ed Taylor β Dean and Vice Provost, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
- Elyse Trujillo β Undergraduate, ASUW Bothell
- Erin Guthrie β Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Analysis
- Jennifer Turns β Professor, Human-Centered Design & Engineering
- Joy Williamson-Lott β Dean, Graduate School
- Kristian Wiles β Associate Vice President for Student Success
- Monte Mills β Professor, Law
- Noah Smith β Vice Provost, AI
- Phil Reid β Vice Provost, Academic Strategy & Affairs
- Rovy Branon β Vice Provost, Continuum College
- Tamara Lawson β Dean, School of Law
- Trish Kritek β Professor, Medicine
- Ahmad Ezzeddine, co-chair β Vice Provost, UW Global
- Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, co-chair β Executive Vice Dean, Research (Medicine)
- Adam Wojno β Assistant Vice Provost for Shared Research Facilities
- Andy Connolly β Associate Vice Provost, Data Science and AI
- Damon Page β Professor, Pediatrics
- FranΓ§ois Baneyx β Vice Provost, Innovation
- Heather Dillon β Associate Vice Chancellor, Faculty Success (UW Tacoma)
- Helen Chu β Associate Dean, Research (Public Health)
- Joe Dacca β Vice President, External Affairs
- Joel Thornton β Dean, College of the Environment
- Ken Yocom β Dean, College of Built Environments
- Mari Ostendorf β Vice Provost, Research
- Mary Gresch β Senior Vice President, Advancement
- Nancy Allbritton β Dean, College of Engineering
- Paul Rucker β Vice President, Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement
- Renata Bura β Professor, Environmental and Forest Sciences
- Sean Carr β Executive Director and CEO, Global Innovation Exchange
- Simon Neame β Dean, Libraries
- Wadiya Udell β Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (UW Bothell)
- Xiaosong Li β Associate Dean, Research (Arts & Sciences)
- Zoe Hall β Graduate & Professional Student Senate
- Alex Chiu, co-chair β Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Operations, School of Medicine
- AndrΓ© Ritter, co-chair β Dean, School of Dentistry
- Hilaire Thompson, co-chair β Executive Dean, School of Nursing
- Ali Mokdad β Professor, Health Metrics Sciences and Chief Strategy Officer for Population Health
- Anson Fatland β Associate Vice Provost for Innovation Strategy and Ventures
- David Reyes β Dean, Nursing & Healthcare Leadership (UW Tacoma)
- Elizabeth Fleming β Chief Strategy Officer, UW Medicine
- Helene Starks β Associate Professor, Bioethics and Humanities
- Hilary Godwin β Dean, School of Public Health
- Ian Goodhew β Chief External Affairs Officer, UW Medicine
- Jay Panyam β Dean, School of Pharmacy
- Jodi Sandfort β Dean, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
- Jonathan Warren β Professor, Jackson School of International Studies
- Mike Spencer β Dean, School of Social Work
- Shantanu Adekar β Undergraduate, ASUW Seattle
- Vanessa Lopez-Littleton β Dean, Nursing & Health Studies (UW Bothell)
- Vern Harner β Assistant Professor, Social Work & Criminal Justice (UW Tacoma)
- Jason Campbell, co-chair β Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Sylvia James, co-chair β Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration (UW Tacoma)
- Rickey Hall, co-chair β Vice President for Minority Affairs & Diversity
- Aarti Bhat β Professor, Pediatrics
- Andreas Bohman β Vice President, Information Technology
- Anind Dey β Dean, Information School
- Carol Rhodes β Assistant Vice Provost for Research Compliance and Administration
- Fred Nafukho β Vice Provost, Academic Personnel & Faculty
- Frank Hodge β Dean, Foster School of Business
- Glenna Chang β Associate Vice President, Student Life
- Heather Horn β Vice President, Human Resources
- Heidi Gough β Associate Professor, Environmental and Forest Sciences
- Jessica Bertram β Vice President, University Business Services
- Jon Alford β Chief Financial Officer, UW Medicine
- Megan Kennedy β Director, Resilience Lab (Undergraduate Academic Affairs)
- Mia Tuan β Dean, College of Education
- Sally Clark β Vice President, Campus Community Safety
- Santhi Perumal β Vice Chancellor for Planning & Administration (Bothell)
- Terrell Stalworth β Undergraduate, ASUW Tacoma