Committees

A portfolio governance structure of committees helps ensure projects are appropriately reviewed, discussed, prioritized and approved. All committees are responsible for selecting projects that improve service, increase efficiencies and align with university-wide strategic initiatives.   

Structure  

The components of the portfolio governance structure include:  

  • Steering Team – champions of the governance process who provide strategic direction and high-level oversight.   
  • Advisory Committees – provides input on project proposals, makes recommendations and oversees ongoing initiatives in the following areas:  
    • Budget  
    • Data  
    • Capital Delivery
    • Human Resources  
    • Information Technology  
    • Marketing & Communications  
    • Space  
  • SPMO – guides the governance process from idea generation through vetting, project proposal, project approval and project execution. 

Advisory Committee Members

Steering Committee
NameUnit
Amy EdwardsOffice of the Provost
Aimee HeeterOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Mairéad Martin Office of the Chief Information Officer
Rebecca McNaughtStrategic Project Management Office
Robin Kaler 
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Strategy
Shari Mickey-Boggs  Illinois Human Resources 
Budget
NameUnit
Paul Redman, Chair Office of the Provost
Julie Schaffer, Co-chairOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Jason Butler Cancer Center at Illinois
Evan SimpsonOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
Catherine Ocen Graduate College
 Nick Unser College of ACES 
Adam VanDuyneOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement 
Jenny Watkins  Facilities & Services 
Mike Wellens  College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Greg AndersonGrainger College of Engineering
Capital Delivery
NameUnit
Jim Sims, Chair Facilities & Services
Brandon BoydVeterinary Medicine
Brian Bundren​Office of the Provost​ 
Qu KimGrainger College of Engineering
Jon HasselbringFacilities & Services
Angela JacobsSystem Office of Capital, Utilities, & Real Estate
Matt BrownHousing
Cheryl BicknellFacilities & Services
Doug WoltersAgricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Derek FultzLiberal Arts & Sciences
Tosha Waller-MummFine and Applied Arts
Mark RamseySystem Office of Capital, Utilities, & Real Estate
Data
NameUnit
Amy Edwards, Co-Chair Office of the Provost
Michelle Rome, Co-ChairApplied Technologies for Learning in the Arts and Sciences
Brad ButlerGrainger College of Engineering
Xiaobei ChenOffice of the Provost
Hannah ChristensenTechnology Services
Stephen ColletteData & Privacy Analysis & Operations
Rick GettyAITS
Meghan Hazen Office of the Registrar
Beth HoagOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Rich HungerfordIllinois Human Resources
Christopher Lehmann Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation 
Michael PainterCollege of Education
Collin Ruud Gies College of Business
Human Resources
NameUnit
Sue Key, Co -Chair Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
Sean Mahaffey, Co-ChairIllinois Human Resources
Joe Bohn  Gies College of Business
Cherise MarksCollege of ACES
Jennifer RussellCollege of Applied Health Sciences
Luanne MayorgaIllinois Human Resources 
Craig SteagallOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Staci Wagers College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
IT
NameUnit
Ryan Ladd, Chair Office of the Chief Information Officer
Cordelia GeikenOffice of the Chief Information Officer
Jennifer SturnerOffice of the Chief Information Officer
Mary StevensOffice of the Chief Information Officer
Meghan Lea BurnettCollege of Media, Admin
Amber MundsNCSA 
Salim BelahiEngineering IT Shared Services
Space
NameUnit
Brian Bundren, Chair Office of the Provost
Brandon BoydCollege of Veterinary Medicine
Derek Fultz College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Qu KimGrainger College of Engineering
Kristin McMurray Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Operations 
Evan SimpsonOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
Brad Trankina Facilities & Services
Doug Wolters College of ACES 

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