Make no small plans for Indiana University. - Herman B. Wells

About the Office of the Vice President for Planning and Policy (OVPPP)

Building for the Future

The Office of the Vice President for Planning and Policy builds for the future of Indiana University by ensuring a strong and forward-looking foundation from which the university can pursue its missions of excellence in education, research, and engagement. OVPPP accomplishes its mission by:

  • undertaking university-level planning and reporting,
  • coordinating relationships with the Indiana Commission on Higher Education and other higher education statewide agencies and institutions,
  • conducting institutional research and reporting for accountability,
  • supporting the academic and faculty relations responsibilities of the president,
  • creating and maintaining an accessible infrastructure for university policies and policy development,
  • managing executive recruitments and reviews, and
  • overseeing and coordinating public safety, security, and emergency preparedness at Indiana University.