The Process Simplification Steering Committee (PSSC) is comprised of senior leaders who set the strategy and direction for the Process Simplification program. The PSSC complements the PS Advisory Committee to guide and assure the success of the program.
- Accountable for Vision
Set strategy and vision for the program in alignment with the University’s goals and priorities
Actively sponsor improvement initiatives
- Champion Projects
Ensure optimal resources are available
Make key organizational, policy, and procedural decisions
Monitor impact through measureable results
- Serve as Change Agents
Break down barriers to change
Demonstrate a commitment to change and improvement
Colette Sheehy, Chair, Vice President for Management and Budget
Susan Carkeek, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
James Hilton, Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Pat Hogan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Pat Lampkin, Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer
Nancy Rivers, Chief of Staff to the President/Associate Vice President for Administration
John Simon, Executive Vice President and Provost
Thomas Skalak, Vice President for Research

The Process Simplification Advisory Committee (PSAC) is made up of a cross-section of faculty and staff who are responsible for working with the PS staff to set the direction of the program and for the successful planning and execution of projects for improved processes and services.
- Define the Scope of Work
Identify and prioritize projects
Ensure alignment with institutional priorities
- Accountable for Results
Recommend individuals to serve on project teams
Oversee major elements of project planning and execution
Resolve issues and impediments to progress
Upon implementation, monitor and assess results
- Foster a pan-University culture of improvement
Model the principles and values of continuous improvement
Assist with managing change associated with an initiative
Support educational outreach efforts
Sarah Collie, Chair, Assistant Vice President for Management and Budget
Barbara Deily, Chief Audit Executive
Rich Kovatch, Associate Vice President for Business Operations
Michael McPherson, Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Officer
Christina Morell, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
David Smith, Professor of Environmental Sciences
Carol Stash Stanley, University Registrar
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