Welcome to the Office of
Academic Budget & Planning

Provide essential service and support in forecasting and planning across colleges and administrative areas. By analyzing historical data, current trends, and future projections, the office equips academic and administrative leaders with accurate and actionable insights to inform decision-making. This collaborative approach ensures alignment with the university’s strategic goals, optimizes resource allocation, and enhances financial sustainability. Additionally, the office works closely with stakeholders to develop long-term budget strategies, enabling effective planning for academic programs, staffing, and infrastructure to meet evolving institutional and student needs.

Roles:

• Provost
• Deans/Assoc.Deans/AVPs
• Chairs/Directors
• Principal
• Investigators
• Staff

Provide comprehensive service and support for budget preparation across colleges and departments. By collaborating closely with academic and administrative units, the office ensures that fund-level budget proposals align with institutional priorities and reflect the strategic goals of the university. It offers guidance in developing detailed and accurate financial plans and assisting in resource allocation to support academic programs, staffing needs, and operational priorities. The office also facilitates training and provides tools to enhance understanding of budgeting processes, ensuring transparency and consistency. This collaborative effort ensures that each college and department is equipped to effectively plan and manage its financial resources.

Roles:

• Directors of Finance & Administrative Services
• Chairs/Directors
• Principal investigators

Provide ongoing support for managing budgets within colleges, departments, and administrative areas. This includes offering tools and guidance to track expenditures, monitor financial performance, and ensure institutional goals and policies. The office works collaboratively with deans, department directors/chairs, principal investigators, and administrative staff to address budgetary challenges, resolve discrepancies, and optimize resource utilization. By facilitating regular budget reviews and providing clear financial reports, the office empowers colleges and departments to make informed decisions that sustain academic excellence and operational efficiency. This partnership fosters accountability and ensures the effective stewardship of university funds.

Roles:

• Chairs/Directors
• Principal investigators
• Staff

Provide essential support for managing financial operations at the index level within colleges and departments. This includes assisting in the creation and monitoring of specific budget indices to ensure accurate tracking of revenues and expenditures. The office offers tailored guidance to department administrators on reconciling accounts, addressing funding gaps, and ensuring compliance with university policies and financial regulations. By maintaining a detailed understanding of index-level operations, the office helps colleges and departments efficiently allocate resources, meet financial obligations, and align spending with strategic goals, ultimately enhancing the university’s operational effectiveness and accountability.

Roles:

• Chairs/Directors
• Principal
• Investigators
• Staff