Implementation of the Plan

Turning Vision into Action

The implementation of Stockton University's Strategic Plan, Soaring Forward: Strengthening Community, Advancing Excellence, reflects our deep commitment to making every goal a lived reality across campus. Guided by collaboration, transparency, and accountability, the process empowers teams across the university to take meaningful, measurable steps toward our shared future.

Our approach connects strategic vision with daily practice to ensure that each action contributes to Stockton’s continued growth as a community of opportunity.

Our Process

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Implementation is structured around five Strategic Priorities. When completed, each priority will include clear goals, measurable objectives, supporting strategies, and specific action plans. 

This framework allows for consistency, clarity, and flexibility as divisions across Stockton carry out the work.

Implementation Team

  • Dr. Terracita Sass, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff serves as the Plan Champion and primary convener of the process

Strategic Priority Co-Leads

Cultivate a Community of Care

  • Christy Cunningham, Associate Director for Training & Organizational Development
  • Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez, Director, Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center

Inspire Minds

  • Dr. Amanda Norvell, Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator

Empower Student Success

  • Dr. Ashlee K. Roberts, Executive Director, Student Affairs Strategic Planning & Initiatives
  • Dr. Alfred Mueller, Assistant Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education

Anchor in Purpose

  • Dr. Heather Swenson-Brilla, Supervisor of Community Programs & Engagement Assessment
  • Dr. Sreelekha Prakash, Associate Professor of Health Science

Sustain Tomorrow

  • Dr. Naz Onel, Professor of Business Administration (Marketing)
  • Rhianon Lepree, Director of Facilities Administration & Real Estate

 

Implementation Support Co-Leads

Communications

  • Geoffrey Pettifer, Associate Vice President for University Relations & Marketing
  • Dr. Tina Zappile, Director, William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy & Associate Professor of Political Science

Data & Assessment

  • Nicole Suprun, Associate Director of Planning
  • Dr. Jamael Harrison, Director of Student Affairs Assessment & Communication

 

Divisional and Cross-Functional Action Teams will also be established to assist  planning and executing strategies in alignment with university goals.

Timeline

Implementation began in Fall 2025 and will evolve over several years.

  • In Fall 2025, Strategic Plan Implementation Co-Leads were identified, teams were formed, and KPI development began, supported by training and collaborative working sessions
  • Starting in Spring 2026, strategies will be put into action with regular monitoring, evaluation, and refinement
  • Progress will be reviewed through recurring milestones and institutional reporting

Accountability and Engagement

At every level of the university, implementation is driven by shared leadership, ongoing communication, and intentional collaboration.

The process includes:

  • Regular team meetings and training
  • Development and use of key performance indicators
  • Integration with divisional planning and performance systems
  • Continuous learning and professional development
  • Clear reporting to the Board of Trustees and broader community

Updates and Progress

Updates will be shared regularly through this site and Stockton News. These updates will highlight progress toward our goals, showcase the work of our teams, and invite continued engagement from the campus community.