Mission

The Student Affairs and Academic Support Financial Services team is dedicated to supporting the strategic priorities of the division and university.  We do this by creating a collaborative, effective, and efficient work environment aimed at being the financial experts supporting the division’s operations, servicing students, parents, and staff.  Our team is dedicated to providing professional expertise, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and seeking continuous improvements throughout our division’s community and institution.

Vision

The Student Affairs and Academic Support Financial Services team will provide outstanding service and performance to our division’s counterparts that supports and promotes the success of the division’s strategic priorities, business operations, and the student experience.

Goals

• Contribute to the success of the Student Affairs and Academic Support’s strategic priorities.
• Support a work environment that seeks collaboration among divisional staff.
• Continuous improvement in business processes, policies and procedures, and financial systems.
• Provide timely and accurate expertise in all related financial matters.
• Reduce complexity and promote clarity in financial reporting and oversight for divisional staff and leadership.
• Provide responsible resource allocation oversight; focused at achieving strategic priorities and required business operations.

Divisional Budget Cycle Dates FY25-26

Dates*	Event
July 1	Budget Upload
July 14-31	Current Year Budget Reports/Year End Reviews
July 15-August 15	Support Unit Initiative Requests
August 1	Budget Adjustments Open
October 15-31	User Fees Solicitation
November 10-21	Fall Reviews
December 31	Freeze Date for Budget Adjustments
January 4-31	Tuition and Fees Solicitation
January 5-31	Budget Development
March 9-20	Spring Reviews
April 1 - May15	SAAS Strategic Funds Solicitation
June 15-30	Budget Approval by BOT

*Dates subject to change