Office of the Provost
Info For:
Academic Transformation

Transformation Implementation Structure

As we come together to evolve Drexel into a more interconnected university, we are committed to working collaboratively and transparently.

Transformation Steering Team

Provost Jensen has appointed a Transformation Steering Team to oversee the design and implementation of Drexel’s academic transformation. The team includes Provost’s Office appointees, Faculty Senate representatives in key leadership roles, as well as leaders from University Advising, Enrollment Management, and Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture.  

  • Amy Weaver, Office of the Provost, Transformation Lead
  • Christopher LaChance, Transformation Deputy
  • Anna Chrulkiewicz, Office of the Provost, Finance Lead
  • Rena Cumby, Faculty Senate
  • Kim Gholston, Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture
  • Tom Gutman, Enrollment Management & Student Success
  • Erin McNamara Horvat, Office of Faculty Advancement
  • Monica Ilies, Faculty Senate and College of Arts and Sciences
  • Craig Kampes, University Marketing and Communications
  • Dawn Medley, Enrollment Management & Student Success
  • Kevin Owens, Faculty Senate and College of Arts and Sciences
  • Aleister Saunders, Office of Research & Innovation
  • Jason Schupbach, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
  • Michelle Spina, Enrollment Management & Student Success
  • Steven Weber, Office of the Provost

Working Groups

Working groups will advance the design and implementation of Drexel's academic transformation, while also engaging stakeholders at all levels and identifying necessary supports. Several working groups will be appointed in the following areas, or workstreams:

  • Curriculum, Calendar and Core Competencies:
    • Defining Drexel core competencies and designing their implementation through various instructional strategies;
    • Proposing models for curricular structure revision to support the calendar change from quarters to semesters and enable academic flexibility;
    • Developing the structural/technical foundations of the semester calendar at Drexel.
  • College/School Restructuring: Designing the process for integrating new college/school units, including the process for defining new, consistent administrative and academic structures, as well as how to support and engage stakeholder groups through this transformational change.
  • Consistent and Effective Policies/Practices: In coordination with other working groups, developing greater consistency of academic structures, policies, processes and guidelines to support collaboration, flexibility and efficiency for students, faculty and staff.

A call for self-nominations for working groups was announced on October 15, 2024. Working group memberships are expected to be announced in December.

Importantly, there will be numerous opportunities for faculty, professional staff and administrators to engage in this transformational work. We anticipate additional working groups being established when specific expertise/focus is required. If you have questions regarding the form or process, please contact the Academic Transformation Team via pmoe@drexel.edu.