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Debbie Rohwer
Vice President for Planning & Strategy
Dr. Debbie Rohwer began serving as vice president for planning and strategy in June 2017 and is a Regents Professor of music education. Prior to her appointment in the division of planning, she joined the UNT College of Music faculty in 1997 and was professor of and chair of music education. Dr. Rohwer's position as vice president for planning and strategy includes a variety of duties such as:
- Advising President Smatresk and his executive leadership team on the conceptualization and execution of innovative organizational strategies and objectives
- Developing and leading strategic, cross-divisional presidential projects and initiatives that have potential impact for the future direction of the university
- Assembling teams from across the university that problem solve and work toward improved processes
Education
- Ph.D. in music education, The Ohio State University
- M.M. in music education, Eastman School of Music
- B.M. in music education and flute performance, Northwestern University
Contact Info
Debbie.Rohwer@unt.edu | 940-565-3514 | Hurley Administration Building 370B
Rhiannon White
Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Planning & Strategy
The senior executive assistant to the vice president for planning and strategy provides support for the vice president and the division of planning. Duties include:
- Coordinating appointments, scheduling meetings and travel for the vice president for planning and strategy
- Web content management
- Project management
Education
B.A. in English, Chapman University
Contact Info
Rhiannon.White@unt.edu | 940-565-4030 | Hurley Administration Building 370
Elizabeth Vogt
Assistant Vice President of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness
Elizabeth Vogt has worked at the University of North Texas for approximately 18 years and currently serves as the accreditation liason for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). She and her team manage all aspects of institutional accreditation including institutional effectiveness, assessment, substantive change, strategic planning and reporting, and academic program review. She is a frequent presenter on assessment and accreditation in the southern region.
Education
- Ed.D. in higher education (in progress), University of North Texas
- M.S. in sociology, University of North Texas
- B.A. in sociology, University of North Texas
Contact Info
Elizabeth.Vogt@unt.edu | 940-369-5288 | Hurley Administration Building 135
Jason Simon
Associate Vice President of Data, Analytics, & Institutional Research
With more than 28 years of higher education experience, Dr. Jason Simon serves as associate vice president of data, analytics, and institutional research (DAIR). As associate vice president of DAIR, Dr. Simon is responsible for:
- Leading a dynamic team of institutional researchers, business intelligence professionals, and data modelers responsible for the enterprise-wide data warehouse, analytics, and dashboard solution known as Insights 2.0.
- Guiding development and implementation of UNT data governance structures, practices, and guidelines/policies as highlighted on data.unt.edu.
- Collaborating with key campus partners in enrollment, student affairs, academic affairs, advancement, finance and administration, inclusion, diversity, equity & access, and research to maintain relationships that move UNT forward on key strategies related to scope and function of department.
Education
- Ph.D. in higher education, University of North Texas
- M.Ed. in higher education and student affairs administration, University of Vermont
- B.A. in environmental studies, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Contact Info
Jason.Simon@unt.edu | 940-369-8054 | Support and Services Building 181-J
John Bellon
Director, Student Initiatives & Assessment
John Bellon's journey in higher education began in September 2003 as a transcript evaluator, followed by the position of academic records clerk, for the office of the registrar at Dallas Baptist University. Then in succession, he held positions at UNT in enrollment management as a graduate assistant and the College of Education as an academic advisor, senior academic advisor, and assistant director. Collectively, John has served in higher education for nearly 20 years before joining the division of planning in June 2023. The director of student initiatives and assessment's responsibilities include:
- Serving as project owner for EAB's Navigate student success management system
- EAB Milestone Guidance application management
Education
- M.Ed. in higher education, University of North Texas
- B.S. in biology and psychology, Dallas Baptist University
Contact Info
John.Bellon@unt.edu | 940-369-8166 | Hurley Administration Building 370C
Stacey Polk
Student Success Program Manager
Prior to joining the division of planning in July 2020, Stacey Polk served as a gifted and talented education specialist for Northwest ISD's Advanced Academics Department. The student success program manager's responsibilities include:
- Researching external sources and analyzing internal data to formulate and implement student success initiatives aligned with the strategic plan
- Collaborating with faculty and staff to produce projects, programs, and events contributing to student success
Education
B.A. in English, Tarleton State University
Contact Info
Stacey.Polk@unt.edu | 940-565-4455 | Hurley Administration Building 370
Parker Ellis
Navigate Coordinator
Parker Ellis has been at the University of North Texas since 2017 and served as an academic ddvisor and senior academic counselor in the College of Health and Public Service until he joined the Division of Planning in 2022. The primary duties of the navigate coordinator include:
- Perform basic Navigate site maintenance such as access requests, user audits, and other security permissions to ensure compliance
- Train, support, and consult end-users for platform requests, best practices, and troubleshooting
- Develop and maintain the communication strategies and calendar for the Navigate Platform
Education
- M.Ed. in higher education, University of North Texas
- B.G.S. in general studies, Texas A&M University - Commerce
Contact Info
Parker.Ellis@unt.edu | 940-369-5182 | Hurley Administration Building 370