The Daily Bulletin Archive

As we move forward into the academic year, I have given much thought and serious consideration to the leadership of the Finance and Management area. I wanted to ensure a level of consistency for both the Finance and Management staff and the university. I also wanted to put in place a system where a level of collegiality, collaboration, effectiveness, and transparency can flourish and be maintained. With these outcomes in mind, I am pleased to advise you of the interim leadership of the division and the change of roles and responsibilities within the unit. In order to maintain continuity of the many services provided, Finance and Management is being temporarily distributed between two interim vice presidents effective immediately.

The following areas will report to James A. Thor, interim vice president for finance and controller:

• Financial Operations, including Financial Management, Accounts Payable and Travel Services, Student Accounts, Procurement, and Business Affairs
• Human Resource Management and Payroll
• Information Technology
• Information Technology Exchange Center
• Sponsored Programs Administration

---------------------------------------------

The following areas will report to Lisa H. Krieger, interim vice president for management and operations:

• Administrative Operations, including Events Management and Moving Operations, Design and Print Center, Stores and Mail Operations, Parking Services, and Property Control and Sustainable Programs
• Campus Planning
• Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Facilities, including Construction, Maintenance, Custodial, and Business Operations
• University Police

The Vice President for Finance and Management Office, Cleveland Hall 505, will remain in its current form and will field inquiries for the division.

These changes are effective through December 31. At the end of this period, I will determine the next appropriate steps. While the top leadership responsibilities have been allocated to two individuals, the division remains one unit. It was important to me that the unit have individuals who have been part of Finance and Management for some period of time, who are respected throughout the university community, and who have demonstrated exceptional subject matter knowledge and leadership skills at the helm during this interim period. I hope you will join me in thanking Mr. Thor and Ms. Krieger for stepping up to take on these important roles at this critical time in the history of our institution.

Onward and upward!