The Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance reports to and is principal advisor to the Chancellor on the business, administrative support, and facilities operations of the university. It is the responsibility of this office to ensure that all finance and accounting functions, plant operations and maintenance, auxiliary enterprises, administrative support services, construction projects, and other activities that fall under its jurisdiction comply with applicable state, federal, and university regulations. The Administration and Finance Division encompasses the following departments and staff: University Police which maintains the Night Switchboard; Human Resources; Purchasing; Facilities Management; Ramsey Activity Center; University Controller which is comprised of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Student Account Collections, and University Cashier; as well as, Auxiliary Services which is comprised of the University Print Shop, Dining Services, Vending Services, CatCard and Telecommunications, University Bookstore, and Catamount Clothing and Gifts.
The division's primary objective is to render service to the university. Specifically the division seeks to:
1) Provide effective control and timely reporting of the university's financial affairs;
2) Provide administrative support services that efficiently and effectively accommodate the university's needs and facilitate the conduct of its primary educational functions.
3) Provide a physical environment that is attractive and functional for those in residence at the university and those who visit here;
4) Ensure positive accountability and cost effective use for the resources committed to the operation of the university.The chart below depicts the organization and activities of Administration and Finance.
The chart below depicts the organization and activities of Administration and Finance.