Working Group

In the summer of 2024, the President asked members of the Budget Committee to form a Working Group that could help our consultant and the Cabinet in the process of Operational Excellence.

The members of the Budget Committee volunteering on this Working Group are as follows:

Co-Chairs

Cheryl Moore-Thomas, vice president for academic affairs, provost
Sean Francis, interim vice president for finance

Project Manager

Steph Brizee, special assistant to the president

Working Group Members

Ofure Adubor, student representative
Timothy Arnold, HVAC lead, facilities
John Burger, professor, economics, Sellinger
Erin Byrne, Assistant Director Budget and Planning
Kim Derrickson, avp, academic budget, data, and governance
Kathleen Forni, professor, English, Loyola College
Deborah Melzer, vice president for student development
Eric Nichols, vice president for enrollment
Joshua Smith, professor, education, school of education

Huron Consulting Group

Jennifer Ramey, principal
Peter Hart, director
Weronika Wasilewski, manager

Charge to the Working Group

Purpose

The purpose of the Operational Excellence Working Group is to serve as an important thought-partner and advisory body to the President, the President’s Cabinet, and Huron Consulting Group as Huron conducts a comprehensive review and analysis of the University’s operations. The goal of this exercise is for Huron to produce a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations for revenue growth, expense management, process improvements, and organizational enhancement. 

Work

The work of this group will be four-fold:

1. Context: Share historical context and Loyola-specific considerations for discussion and provide key areas of opportunity.  
2. Guidance: Provide feedback and raise concerns and questions to ensure an accurate representation of Loyola.
3. Alignment: Ensure alignment of recommendations with Loyola values and the goals of Together We Rise.
4. Prioritization: Provide feedback and guidance on the prioritization of identified recommendations.

More information coming soon