With the strategic framework in place, Phase 2 focused on developing the strategic plan. Over the spring and summer of 2026, the 91ΧΤΕΔ translated its vision, pillars, and objectives into a set of actionable goals and implementation pathways supported by meaningful metrics, strong governance, and disciplined execution. The following timeline reflects how the Phase 2 work unfolded.
| Timeframe | Activity |
|---|---|
| May β June, 2026 | Set aspirational goals and determine metrics |
| June β August, 2026 | Designed where we will make focused “big bets” |
| August β September, 2026 | Established a governance and implementation structure |
| September 2026 | Finalized implementation details |
| October 2026 | Internal release of the plan at the State of the University 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 charged four working groups with completing the UWβs new strategic plan during summer 2026. Each working group was 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