Strategic Plan

About About

CHSSA’s Strategic Plan will guide its mission and vision, drawn from past origins and forging a bright future. Aligned with UNCW’s Strategic Plan, this will embody our core values, pillars, and objectives across the myriad disciplines that make up our vibrant college.

Membership

Chair/Director Representatives

Tiffany Gilbert, Chair of the Department of English
Dana Stachowiak, Director of the Gender Studies Research Center
Aaron Wilcox, Department Chair of Art & Art History

Faculty Representatives

Jennifer Brubaker, Associate Professor, Communication Studies
Dorcas Dennis, Assistant Professor, Philosophy & Religion
Ryan Lidster, Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures
Gabriel Sanchez Porras, Assistant Professor, Music
Michael Seidman, Professor, History

Staff (SHRA) and EHRA Non-Faculty Appointment Representatives

Melisa Akande, Administrative Associate of Art & Art History
Jeremy Summers, Senior Managing Director, Office of the Arts

CHSSA Dean’s Office Representatives

Maggie Bannon, Director of Academic Advising
Terrell Bryant, Assessment Coordinator
Michelle Scatton-Tessier, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Graduate Education, and Enrollment Management (serves as co-chair)

Student Representative

Ashlyn Smith, Member of Dean’s Student Leadership Council

2025 Timeline

January: CHSSA Strategic Plan Committee initializes process through review and planning procedure.

February: Committee gathers input and feedback.

March: First draft prepared with input, discussion, debate, and key component layout. Draft is shared with the Dean’s Office and Leadership Council by March 15.

April: Finalize pillars, priorities, and overall report after draft feedback. Submit to Dean Caulder by April 15.

UNCW Strategic Plan

In 2023-24, UNCW launched its newest Strategic Plan: Soar Higher. Progress on each pillar, priority and objective reflects the initiatives, actions and successes of the entire Seahawk community.

Learn more about UNCW's Strategic Plan