Future Focused Resource Optimization Task Force Members

The Future Focused Resource Optimization Task Force is comprised of an Oversight Committee and two working groups with distinct charges and areas of focus. ECU is fortunate to have talented and committed personnel within our university community to provide this important service.  

Oversight Committee

Members:

  • Phillip Rogers
  • Robin Coger
  • Stephanie Coleman
  • Chris Locklear

Operational Fiscal Health Working Group

This working group is charged with recommending prioritized strategies for optimal utilization of resources (e.g. space, fiscal processes, staff, etc.) in support of the multiple aspects of ECU’s mission.

Members:

  • Stacey Altman
  • Robin Coger
  • Stephanie Coleman
  • Allen Guidry
  • Michael Hale
  • Crystal Hildenbrand
  • Zach Loch
  • Brian Mattern
  • Mark McCarthy
  • Rick Niswander [Working Group Chair]
  • Chris Rowland
  • Beth Thompson
  • Becky Welch

Academic Fiscal Health Working Group

This working group is charged with recommending prioritized mechanisms to optimize resources related to the academic enterprise in a way that allows ECU to maximize future enrollment, teaching, and research outcomes.

Members:

  • Stacey Altman [Working Group Chair]
  • O. Elijah Asagbra
  • Robin Coger
  • Stephanie Coleman
  • Kura Duba
  • Tisha Emerson
  • Andre Green
  • Erik Kneubuehl
  • Rick Niswander
  • Anne Ticknor
  • Ying Zhou

Working Group Meeting Dates

The two working groups are scheduled to meet in Spilman 105 as follows during the Fall ’24 semester: 

Operational Fiscal Health Working Group

  • Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1:00 – 2:30PM
  • Monday, Sept. 30, 3:30 – 5:00PM
  • Monday, Oct. 14, 3:30 – 5:00PM
  • Monday, Oct. 28, 1:30 – 3:00PM

Academic Fiscal Health Working Group

  • Monday, Sept. 16, 3:30 – 5:00PM
  • Friday, Oct. 4, 9:30 – 11:00AM
  • Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1:00 – 2:30PM
  • Friday, Nov. 1, 9:00 – 10:30AM