The Division of Administration and Finance recently entered a period of transition with the appointment of Mary Stephens succeeding William Griffith as Vice President for Administration and Finance. Griffith instituted a number of organizational changes during the five years preceding his retirement. The position of Associate Vice President for Information Management and Analysis was eliminated and the two units (Enrollment Services and Information Technology Services) formerly reporting to that individual were reassigned to report directly to the Vice President. Specialized functions of Safety and Risk Management, Information Security, Internal Auditing, Quality Improvement, Property Development, and Institutional Research were assigned to the Associate Vice President for Budget and University Services, along with Budget Planning and Administration. Governmental and Community Relations was reassigned to report directly to the President. These changes were determined to have reduced chain of command, streamlining decision-making and improving communication. Since her appointment, Mary Stephens has demonstrated her commitment to a strong partnership between Administration and Finance and Academic Affairs.
The organizational structure of the Division of Student Services remains the same since the last WASC visit; however, there has been significant turnover in the management ranks as a result of a number of recent retirements. Competent and energetic replacements have taken the place of management personnel who have retired in recent years in the areas of Judicial Affairs, Women’s Resource Center and Student Health Services. The position of Associate Vice President for Student Services was filled in 2008.
There is a strong culture of evidence that exists within the Division of Student Services. Ongoing planning and assessment activities include:
In addition, the division’s vision and mission statements are reviewed annually and tied directly to the university’s mission and vision statement. These planning and assessment activities are essential components of the division’s ability to provide feedback to current programs and identify emerging issues.
The Division of Student Services collaborates with Academic Affairs on several projects, including:
The Division of Student Services Technology Committee has played a critical role in implementing standards for desktop computers and software, establishing division web standards and assisting with the implementation of university and CSU systemwide web and ADA requirements. In addition, the division has assumed a leadership role with the Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) Steering Committee. The goal of the committee is to provide access to information resources and technologies to all members of the campus community and the general public, regardless of disability.
Leading this university through its first major donor campaign, President Alexander completely reorganized the Office of University Relations and Development, including hiring Vice President Andrea Taylor to manage university development.
Bringing a more organized and strategic approach to the university’s development activities, Vice President Taylor has increased accountability for development officers and created rational shifts in work expectations and goals.
