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Shared Governance at Detroit Mercy: Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team

Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team

The Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team can assist in developing or updating a strategic plan, provide input about the current strategic plan, and/or work with the administration to monitor the progress of a university plan. The Team is available for consultation with the administrative leadership of the university, specifically regarding strategic planning necessary to address academic issues. The Budget Team may provide advice to the President regarding budget priorities and concerns as they relate to core academic issues. The Facilities Planning, Standards and Safety Team advises the Vice President for Business and Finance on topics such as prioritization of renovation projects and capital improvements as well as new projects, university-wide facility compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), recommendations for improving campus esthetics, suggestions for improving campus safety and OSHA compliance, chemical safety, and monitoring and revising of the university’s emergency response plan. The Team advises the Vice President for Business and Finance regarding the academic implications and concerns stemming from various facilities plans.

Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team Structure

Ten-member team reports to the President of the University or the President’s designee, the Provost/VPAA

  • one Corktown campus representative
  • one Riverfront campus representative
  • one faculty member selected by the MFA from among its members
  • one elected representative of the McNichols campus faculty
  • one support staff representative
  • five administrative representatives: the Provost/VPAA, and one each from Advancement, Finance, Facilities Operations, and Athletics

Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team Minutes

Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team Roster

Corktown Campus
Rowena Filary (term expires 8/28)

Riverfront Campus
Kurt Godfryd (term expires 8/28)

MFA Representative
Miao Qian (term expires 8/26)

McNichols Campus Faculty
Mariam Faied (term expires 8/26)

Staff Representative
Cheri Flounory (term expires 8/28)

Administrative Representatives
Pamela Zarkowski, Provost/VPAA (term not limited)
Samantha English, Environmental Coordinator, Facilities Management (term expires 8/28)
Michael Berryman, Director of Development, CES (term expires 8/28)
Christopher Rossi, Assistant Athletic Director (term expires 8/28)

Invited Participant
OPEN (term expires 8/26)
Julia Kowalski, SACD (term expires 8/26)

 

*Ineligible for a fourth term.
 

 

 

Committee and Team Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team Charges

2025-2026 Strategic Planning and Budget, Facilities, and Safety Team Charges

  • Review the University Strategic Plan to ensure continued relevance and alignment with institutional priorities
  • Engage with Strategic Plan Initiative Sponsors to monitor progress on the University’s plan.
  • Review the Strategic Plan progress webpage periodically to ensure benchmarks are being met.
  • Identify budget implications of strategic initiatives related to core academic issues.
  • Review the 2025–2030 University Capital Improvement Master Plan for alignment with the Strategic Plan.
  • Address safety committee concerns and assist with the implementation of safety initiatives.