Northern Michigan University Director of Institutional Accreditation and Assessment Dan Cullen received an Excellence in Service Award. When former President Kerri Schuiling contacted the Institutional Effectiveness Office to guide the development of an interim strategic plan, Cullen was called to see the plan to a successful conclusion.
Cullen's experience, dedication to his work and NMU and a keen eye for detail were crucial. His presence was instrumental in organizing past strategic planning materials in the early months of the work. Cullen helped put forth strong project management plans that were necessary to keep the work on schedule. He always seeks to reduce the burden on the teams involved while increasing the value and characteristics carried through in the interim plan development.