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Dr. Monica Baloga Appointed Vice President For Institutional Strategy As ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Streamlines Senior Leadership Structure

Author: Sheron Smith
Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:00 AM
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Macon, GA

Dr. Monica Baloga has been appointed chief planning officer and vice president for Institutional Strategy at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. The appointment comes as the University, through a reorganization, streamlines several related administrative functions into a more focused and efficient structure.  

Baloga has been with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ since 2024, initially coming on board as special assistant to the president for accreditation and strategic planning.

To enhance institutional effectiveness, the reorganization creates a single, integrated unit incorporating areas of strategic planning, accreditation and compliance, information technology services, general counsel, and institutional research. The streamlined unit is designed to support ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s commitment to excellence and accountability, while reflecting the University’s core values of Stewardship and Adaptability.

“This reorganization is about alignment, efficiency, and focus,” said Dr. Christopher Blake, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s president. “By bringing these critical functions under one umbrella with strong, experienced leadership, we are positioning ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to be even more responsive and adaptable to the needs of our students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Baloga is the right person to lead this transformation.”

Since joining ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, Baloga has led the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and directed the implementation of the Path to Excellence strategic plan. She brings extensive experience in institutional planning and effectiveness from prior leadership roles at Limestone University and Florida Institute of Technology.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s streamlined leadership structure follows a year-long review by the president’s office and incorporates feedback from the University System of Georgia. The goals of the review were to improve collaboration across related administrative areas, create professional growth pathways, ensure efficient use of resources, and help ensure ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s long-term success.