This refreshed 2030 Action Plan features four pillars or commitments that reinforce UWM’s mission and vision. It strengthens UWM’s strategic framework while also providing a clearer roadmap toward the chancellor’s strategic directions. 

The refreshed 2030 Action Plan features four pillars or commitments that reinforce UWM’s mission and vision. It strengthens UWM’s strategic framework while also providing a clearer roadmap toward the chancellor’s strategic directions. All commitments incorporate UWM’s broader efforts toward inclusive excellence and fostering a culture of care within our Panther community. See the simplified visual of commitments and goals.

Commitment Sponsors

Sponsors have been named to lead efforts for each of the four new areas. They’ll collaborate with faculty and staff with expertise in these subject areas, though formal work group rosters will not be created. Commitment sponsors will work with stakeholders to develop appropriate strategies and metrics to track progress toward each goal. In keeping with UWM’s overall efforts toward inclusive excellence, each goal is expected to have at least one strategy explicitly tied to those efforts. 

The executive sponsors and 2030 co-leads will continue to coordinate efforts across the four commitments. The four commitments and their sponsors are:  

Commitment to Students’ Academic & Personal Journey Sponsors

• Kay Eilers, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management
• Alberto Maldonado, special assistant to the vice chancellor for diversity, equity, & inclusion, and director of the Roberto Hernández Center 
• Rebecca Freer, interim dean of students
• Marc Young, director of undergraduate admissions

Commitment to a Positive Employee Experience Sponsors

• Scott Gronert, dean of the College of Letters & Science 
• Makda Fessahaye, associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer
• Chia Vang, vice chancellor division of community empowerment and institutional inclusivity (CEII)

Commitment to Research, Innovation & Community Impact Sponsors  

• Deanna Alba, acting vice chancellor of marketing, communications & university relations
• Ali Abedi, vice provost for research
• Brian Thompson, chief innovation and partnership officer

Commitment to Fiscal Sustainability & Economically Anchoring Southeastern Wisconsin Sponsors

• Scott Genung, associate vice chancellor and chief information officer 
• Drew Knab, associate vice chancellor for business and financial services
• Joan Nesbitt, vice chancellor for university advancement
• Melissa Spadanuda, associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management