Office of Operations

The Office of Operations Functions

The Office of Operations provides leadership in the area of institutional resilience through the activities of campus safety, institutional research, bookstore, student care and advocacy, emergency operations and specific coordination of University accreditation.

Planning and Budgeting Committee Excellent universities have a focused vision and a strategic view of the future...

Excellent universities have well-defined missions, high quality faculty and staff, a focused vision and a strategic view of the future. UT is no exception to this fact, having a strong institution-wide planning process.

The Office of the President coordinates all institutional planning processes, as well as the University-wide Planning and Budgeting Committee. This committee is comprised of the University's senior staff, University deans and faculty leadership. The committee works in conjunction with the University Board of Trustees' Planning Committee to analyze institutional and market data, monitor progress and chart the University's future course.

The 2023-2024 Members of the Planning and Budgeting Committee are:

Ronald L.Vaughn, Ph.D., President of the University and Committee Chair
Tammy Loper, B.A, B.S., CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP, CRISC, PCIP, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, Vice President for Information Technology and Security
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Vice President for Operations
Larry Marfise, M.S., M.A., Director of Athletics
Michael Hendricks, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Planning
Donna Popovich, Vice President for Human Resources
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
David Stern, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Keith Todd, M.Ed., Vice President for Development and University Relations
Thomas Witherspoon, Ed.D., Chief Diversity Officer
Kevin Lafferty, B.A., M.S., CPA, Vice President for Administration and Finance
C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services
Frank Ghannadian, Ph.D., Dean of the Sykes College of Business
Paul Greenwood, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences
David Gudelunas, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters
Kevin Fridy, Ph.D., Chair/Professor, Political Science
Kimberly Morris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Health Sciences and Human Performance
Thomas Pittz, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Management
Daniel Wollenberg, Ph.D., Chair/Associate Professor, English
Steven Carroll, MBA, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Operations
Adam Rice, MBA, Assistant Vice President of Budget, Administration and Finance
Steve RiCharde, Ph.D., Assistant Provost and Assessment Coordinator for the QEP
Jennifer Scaia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Office of the President
The University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Blvd, Box A
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Telephone: (813) 253-6201
Email: president@ut.edu

Registration Task Force Charged with improving the process of student registration...

The Registration Task Force brings together representatives from offices crucial to the student registration process. The task force is charged with improving the physical, technical and logistical aspects of the student registration process.

The 2024-2025 members of the Registration Task Force are:

Jennifer Alger, Assistant Athletic Director, Academic and Student Services/Senior Woman Administrator, Athletics
Amy Apicerno, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Academic Services, Associate Provost's Office
Tracey Potter, Director, IT Operations, Information Technology and Security
Thomas Pittz, International Programs, International Programs Office
Shannon Calega, Ed.D., Director, Orientation and Family Engagement, Student Affairs
Kara Farmer, Assistant Vice President, Information Technology and Security
Kate Doubler, Director, Academic Advising
Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
Greg Bowdler, Director, Enrollment Operations and Communications, Enrollment Management
Jackie Galzerano, Director, Financial Aid
Art Goon, Assistant Vice President/Executive Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Amy Greene, Senior Associate Director, Housing Administration, Residence Life
Jeanne Gregory, University Bursar, Bursar's Office
Sarah Hart, Director, Residence Life
Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Director of Intercultural Student Life, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Isaiah Jordan, Spartan Card Coordinator, Business Services
Fernando Nolasco, Coordinator, Graduate Business Programs
Donald Painter, Senior Director of Academic Success Initiatives, Associate Provost's Office
Michelle Pelaez, University Registrar, Registrar's Office
Alisha Miles, Executive Director, Library
Courtenay Rhodes, General Manager, University Bookstore
Adam Rice, Assistant Vice President of Budget, Administration and Finance
Edesa Scarborough, Ph.D., Director, First-Year Experience
Oma Baliram Singh, Ph.D., Director, Adult and Summer Academic Programs and Distance Learning Support, Graduate and Continuing Studies
Bea Smith, Ph.D., Senior Director, Academic Support Services, Provost's Office
Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
Mason Weibley, Senior Associate Director, Academic Advising
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations
Jimmy Workman, Director, Academic Records and Registration, Registrar's Office

Members ex officio:

Tammy Loper, Vice President, Information Technology and Security
Larry Marfise, Director, Athletics
C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services

Emergency Operation Teams Faculty and staff tasked with preparing for and responding to emergency incidents...

The Emergency Operations Team (EOT) represents all ares of the University community who prepare for and respond to any emergency incident, such as a hurricane or interruption of business operations. In all emergency situations, the EOT's highest priority is the safety and security of all University community members. Although protection of campus buildings, facilities and property is an important consideration, the commitment is to first provide for the well-being of our students, faculty and staff.

The 2023-2024 members of the Emergency Operations Team are:

Ronald L. Vaughn, Ph.D., President of the University
Jennifer Alger, Assistant Athletic Director, Academic and Student Services/Senior Woman Administrator, Athletics
Kerri Allen, Administrative Assistant, Athletics
Amy Apicerno, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Academic Services, Associate Provost's Office
Bill Arnold, Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Information Technology and Security
Chang Ashby, Operations Manager, Facilities Management
Brent Benner, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
Jocelyn Boigenzahn, Director, Scarfone Hartley Gallery
Kayte Branch, Assistant Dean, College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Teresa Brown, Circulation Manager, Library
Andrea Calow, Administrative Assistant, College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Eric Cardenas, Director, Public Information and Publications
Jim Chancellor, Asset Management Inventory Specialist, Information Technology and Security
Gary Christensen, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Solutions, Information Technology and Security
Ryan Cragun, Ph.D., president of the Faculty Senate, Co-Director, Honors Program
Diana Davila, Administrative Assistant, College of Business
Jana Davila, Administrative Assistant, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Shona Dixon, Coordinator of Academic Information and Analysis, Provost's Office
Sentral Duhart, Administrative Assistant, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
Jeff Fasick, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Gina Firth, Assistant Vice President for Wellness, Student Affairs
Jackie Galzerano, Director, Financial Aid
Frank Ghannadian, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business
Katie Godwin, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Operations
Art Goon, Assistant Vice President/Director, Graduate and Continuing Studies
Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
Heather Grahek, Associate Director, Residential Facilities Operations
Paul Greenwood, Ph.D., Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Jeanne Gregory, Bursar, Bursar's Office
Rich Griner, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
Diane Grosso, Administrative Assistant, Administration and Finance
David Gudelunas, Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Tim Harding, Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Engagement, Student Affairs
Sarah Hart, Director, Residence Life
Tab Haynes, Assistant Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Mike Hendricks, Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Planning
Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
Lindsay Huban, Executive Director, Museum
Angie Jordan, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Management
Cecil Kegans, Administrative Assistant, Operations
Tom Kolbe, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication, Athletics
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President, Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
Steve Kucera, Chemical Hygiene & Biological Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety
Kevin Lafferty, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Jay Langdoc, Assistant Director, Information Security, Information Technology and Security
Tammy Loper, Vice President, Information Technology and Security
Jose Lopez, Assistant Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Larry Marfise, Director, Athletics
Deb Massicotte, Administrative Assistant, College of Arts and Letters
Connie McCullough, Director, Counseling Services
Xaviera McFadden, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources
Ian McGinnity, Director, Community Engagement
Alisha Miles, Executive Director, Library
Steve Monoc, Midnight Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Tim Nelson, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct, Student Affairs
Megan Nowell, Administrative Assistant, Library
Ty Paniss, Day Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Michelle Pelaez, University Registrar, Registrar's Office
C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services
Teresa Perez, Executive Assistant to the President and Board Liaison, President's Office
J. Scot Phillips, Director, Facilities Management
Sam Ponce, DSL, Associate Director, Campus Safety
Donna Popovich, Vice President, Human Resources
Frederick Quichocho, Assistant Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Courtenay Rhodes, General Manager, University Bookstore
Steve Richarde, Ph.D., Assistant Provost, Academic Affairs
Walbert Rocha, Center Director, ELS Language Center
Sonia Romero, Comptroller, Disbursements, Financial Management
Jenn Scaia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Jamie Schabacker, Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services and Risk Management, Administration and Finance
Greg Scott, Director, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology and Security
Phil Shear, Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Geoffrey Shorr, Director, Army ROTC
Rhonda Smalls, Staff Assistant ll, International Programs Office
Christopher Smith, Supervisor, Mail Services
Marty Sorrentino, Energy Manager, Facilities Management
Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
Michael Staczar, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Letters
David Stern, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Chris Storck, Assistant Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
Holley Tankersley, Ph.D., Dean, College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Keith Todd, Vice President, Development and University Relations
Deb Tritt, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
Amy Truong, Resident District Manager, Dining Services
Lisa Tumicki, Administrative Assistant, Provost's Office
Natasha Veltri, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Business
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations
Ileana Wilburg, Administrative Assistant, Development and University Relations
Jack Wise, Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management
Thomas Witherspoon, Chief Diversity Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jimmy Workman, Director, Academic Records and Registration, Registrar's Office

The Emergency Communications Group (ECG) is a subset of the EOT that manages all methods of communication to the University community and general public regarding emergency situations.

The 2023-2024 members of the Emergency Communications Group are:

Eric Cardenas, Director, Public Information and Publications
Steve Carroll, Assistant Vice President, IT Operations, Information Technology and Security
Jim Chancellor, Asset Management Inventory Specialist, Information Technology and Security
Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
Katie Godwin, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Operations
Heather Grahek, Associate Director, Residential Facilities Operations
Sara Hart, Director, Residence Life
Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
Cecil Kegans, Administrative Assistant, Operations
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
Jay Langdoc, Assistant Director, Information Security, Information Technology and Security
Jamie Schabacker, Assistant Vice President of Administrative Services and Risk Management, Administration and Finance
Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations

Campus Safety Committee Campus-wide safety and security standing committee...

The Campus Safety Committee was established in 2007 to provide a campus-wide safety and security standing committee comprised of appropriate administrators responsible for various safety and security program components. This committee assumes the responsibility for reviewing and assessing Clery Act compliance on a regular basis as well as other safety-related issues to ensure a comprehensive and thorough updating of materials, programs and reports.

The 2023-2024 members of the Campus Safety Committee are:

Amy Apicerno, Ed. D., Assistant Dean of Academic Services, Associate Provost's Office
Bill Arnold, Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Information Technology and Security
Jay Barone, Workday Security Analyst, Information Technology and Security
Brent Benner, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
Eric Cardenas, Director, Public Information and Publications
Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
Gina Firth, Assistant Vice President, Wellness
Katie Godwin, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Operations
Scott Gossen, Director, Design and Construction
Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
Richard Griner, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Director of Intercultural Student Life, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Cecil Kegans, Administrative Assistant, Operations
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President, Student Affairs
Kevin Lafferty, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Larry Marfise, Director, Athletics
Tim Nelson, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct, Student Affairs
C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services
Scot Phillips, Director, Facilities Management
Sam Ponce, Associate Director, Campus Safety
Kelsey San Antonio, Legal Counsel, Human Resources
Jenn Scaia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
Jamie Schabaker, Assistant Vice President of Administrative Services and Risk Management, Administration and Finance
Greg Scott, Director, IT Infrastructure
Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
Keith Todd, Vice President, Development and University Relations
Deb Tritt, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
Shelley Wells, Director, Human Resources
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations
Thomas Witherspoon, Ph.D., Chief Diversity Officer; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Provost's Office, and Office of Student Affairs

Night Operations Group Identifies potential night operation issues and ensure cross-coverage security...

Student Care and Advocacy

Student Care and Advocacy provides educational resources, support and services to students who may be struggling, victims of violent crime and those who experience incidents of bias.

Bias Education Resource Team Spartan Support Program Victim Advocacy

Campus Safety

The University of Tampa's Department of Campus Safety is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for the benefit of the entire campus community. Officers patrol campus 24 hours a day.

Campus Safety Silent Witness Form Vehicle and Parking Information

Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) provides management information and analytical support to UT’s decision makers to aid in strategic planning, internal decision making and external accountability.

Office of Institutional Research Accreditation Resources

Bookstore

Located on the first floor of the Vaughn Center, the UT bookstore is the primary source for purchasing UT apparel, gifts, textbooks, school supplies and more.

UT Bookstore

Veterans and Military Programs and Services Advisory Group

The Veterans and Military Programs and Services Advisory Group (VMPSAG) assess needs, analyzes barriers to success, and encourages involvement of the student veterans community at UT.

Veteran Resources

Emergency Management and Services

In all hazards, the University's priority is the safety and security of all University community members. UT is prepared for a variety of hazards and recommends community members review emergency resources often.

Emergency Management