Welcome to the Division of Finance and Administration at ¶¶Òõ̽̽, where we proudly serve as the guardians of the university's financial health and operational vitality. As stewards of the institution, we are entrusted with overseeing many critical functions that ensure the smooth functioning of every aspect of campus life.
At the heart of our responsibilities is the management of all financial components, including budgetary allocations, funding initiatives, and payroll operations. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to transparency, we aim to optimize resource allocation, allowing the university to effectively fulfill its academic and strategic objectives.
Moreover, our scope extends beyond the balance sheets and spreadsheets to encompass the physical infrastructure that supports our academic community. From the custodial care that maintains a clean and welcoming environment to the detailed planning and completion of construction projects, we are dedicated to improving the campus experience for students, faculty, and staff alike.
Whether it's coordinating transportation services to ensure seamless mobility across campus or overseeing maintenance initiatives to preserve the integrity of our facilities, the Division of Finance and Administration is at the forefront of ensuring that every aspect of university life operates harmoniously.
As partners in the pursuit of academic excellence, we are committed to supporting a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence. Together with our dedicated teams, we are honored to play a central role in supporting ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s core values of respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility. Welcome to our community, where every dollar and every brick is thoughtfully managed to enrich the educational journey for all.
Division of Finance and Administration Org Chart (PDF)
Our team shows steadfast commitment and dedication to the University and its fiscal integrity every day. As University operations and our financial and regulatory environment continue to develop and change, DFA staff ensure that our financial management and budget systems adapt. They handle an ever-growing set of responsibilities, serve a wide range of constituents, and go the extra mile to provide outstanding service, reliable financial information, and objective advice.
Richard H. Cate, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Our Mission
To ensure the fiscal integrity of the University through stewardship of resources and by providing reliable financial information, responsive service, and objective advice to the University community.
Our Vision
- The Division plays a major role in ensuring a sustainable financial structure for the University to provide high-quality and affordable education for all its students.
- We practice and perfect a common approach/philosophy to excellent customer service DFA-wide.
- The ¶¶Òõ̽̽ campus community understands what we do and the value we provide for our cost.
- The central finance and budgeting functions we provide are complemented appropriately by high-quality unit-level functions provided by academic unit finance staff.
- We continuously improve our efficiency through professional development, technology and the input and ideas of DFA staff.
- The Division of Finance & Administration’s reputation for providing challenging and meaningful work in a supportive workplace attracts top-quality talent.
Our Values
We value honesty, accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.