Office for Operations and Planning

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 for Operations and Planning, in conjunction with 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 2020-2021 Members of the Planning and Budgeting Committee are:

• Ronald L.Vaughn, Ph.D., President of the University and Committee Chair
• Tammy Clark, B.A, B.S., CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP, CRISC, PCIP, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, Vice President, Information Technology and Security
• Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President for Operations and Planning
• Larry Marfise, M.S., M.A., Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Intramurals
• Dennis Nostrand, M.S., Vice President for Enrollment
• Donna Popovich, BLS, Executive Director of Human Resources
• Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
• David Stern, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Keith Todd, M.Ed., Vice President, Development and University Relations
• 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
• Jack Geller, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
• Frank Ghannadian, Ph.D., Dean of the Sykes College of Business
• Paul Greenwood, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Natural Health Sciences; Professor of Biology
• David Gudelunas, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters; Professor of Communication
• Joseph Letter, Ph.D., Director, Academic Writing/Associate Professor, Writing
• Spence Segalla, Ph.D., Associate Chair of History, Geography and Legal Studies/Associate Professor of History
• Amanda Firestone, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Communication
• Kimberly Morris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Health Sciences and Human Performance
• Jennifer Burton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Marketing 
• Steven Carroll, MBA, Managing Director, Information Technology and Security
• Adam Rice, MBA, Director, Administration and Finance
• Steve RiCharde, Ph.D., Assistant Provost and Assessment Coordinator for the QEP

Office for Operations and Planning
The University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Blvd, Box B
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Telephone: (813) 253-6203
Email: Planning@ut.edu

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 2020-2021 members of the Registration Task Force are:

• Jennifer Alger, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletics
• Bill Arnold, Director, IT Security
• Steve Carroll, Managing Director, Information Technology and Security
• Gary Christensen, Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions, Information Technology and Security
• Stacey Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Academic Services
• Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations and Planning
• Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
• Art Goon, Director, Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions
• Amy Greene, Associate Director of Housing Operations, Residence Life
• Jeanne Gregory, University Bursar, Bursar's Office
• Nora Jarmon, Director, Residence Life
• Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Director, Student Transition and Persistence
• Jackie LaTorella, Director, Financial Aid
• Gertie Mallard-Teal, Spartan Card Coordinator, Business Services
• Fernando Nolasco, Coordinator, Graduate Business Programs
• Paula Pack, Associate Director of Retention Initiatives, Associate Provost's Office
• Michelle Pelaez, University Registrar, Registrar's Office
• Marlyn Pethe, Director, Library
• Courtenay Rhodes, General Manager, University Bookstore
• Edesa Scarborough, Ph.D., Director, First-Year Experience
• Gary Simon, DBA, Director, Adult and Summer Academic Programs
• Bea Smith, Ph.D., Senior Director, Academic Support Services
• Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
• Melissa Weibley, Senior Associate Director, Academic Advisor
• Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Operations and Planning
• Jimmy Workman, Acting Registrar/Senior Associate Registrar, Registrar's Office
• Alexandra Yanovski-Bowers, Ph.D., Director, Academic Advising

Members ex officio:

• Tammy Clark, B.A, B.S., CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP, CRISC, PCIP, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, Vice President, Information Technology and Security
• C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services

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 2020-2021 members of the Emergency Operations Team are:

• Ronald L. Vaughn, Ph.D., President of the University
• Jennifer Alger, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletics
• Kerri-Ann Allen, Administrative Assistant, Athletics
• Bill Arnold, Director, Information Security
• Chang Ashby, Housekeeping Manager, Facilities Management
• Lynne Bartis, Staff Assistant ll, Graduate and Continuing Studies
• Marca Bear, Ph.D., Associate Dean, International Programs
• Brent Benner, Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management
• Brett Boston, Director, Army ROTC
• Teresa Brown, Circulation Manager, Library
• Andrea Calow, Administrative Assistant, College of Social Science, Mathematics and Education
• Eric Cardenas, Director, Public Information and Publications
• Steve Carroll, Managing Director, Information Technology and Security
• Jim Chancellor, Asset Management Inventory Specialist, Information Technology and Security
• Sharon Charles, Director, Medical Services
• Gary Christiansen, Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions, Information Technology and Security
• Tammy Clark, Vice President, Information Technology and Security
• Diana Davila, Administrative Assistant, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Jana Davila, Administrative Assistant, College of Business
• Stacey Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Academic Services
• Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations and Planning
• Boris Dordevic, Retail Manager, Dining Services
• Dawn Duet, Director, Advancement Services, Development and University Relations
• Sentral Duhart, Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs
• Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
• Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
• Gina Firth, Associate Dean of Wellness, Student Affairs
• Jason Foley, Electrician Supervisor, Facilities Management
• Jack Geller, Ph.D., Dean, College of Social Science, Mathematics and Education
• Frank Ghannadian, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business
• Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
• Art Goon, Director, Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions
• Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
• Paul Greenwood, Ph.D., Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Sabrina Griffith, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
• Rich Griner, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
• Diane Grosso, Administrative Assistant, Administration and Finance
• David Gudelunas, Dean, College of Arts and Letters
• Tim Harding, Associate Dean of Career Development and Engagement, Student Affairs
• Diana Holmes, Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Management
• Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
• Jennifer Isenbeck, Director, Facilities Management
• Nora Jarmon, Director, Residence Life
• Leslie Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Social Science, Mathematics and Education
• Angie Jordan, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Management
• Steve Kim, Proposals and Procedures Manager, Facilities Management
• Tom Kolbe, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletics
• Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
• Jana Kreger, Administrative Assistant, Library
• Steve Kucera, Chemical Hygiene & Biological Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety
• Kevin Lafferty, Vice President, Administration and Finance
• Jay Langdoc, Senior Information Security Analyst, Information Technology and Security
• Jackie LaTorella, Director, Financial Aid
• Joe Letter, Ph.D., president of the Faculty Senate, Director, Academic Writing
• Marla Mancini, Administrative Assistant, Operations and Planning
• Larry Marfise, Director, Athletics
• Mary Martinasek, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Deb Massicotte, Administrative Assistant, College of Arts and Letters
• Connie McCullough, Director, Counseling Services
• Steve Monoc, Midnight Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
• Don Morrill, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Studies
• Tim Nelson, Director, Student Conduct
• Dennis Nostrad, Enrollment Management
• 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, Administrative Assistant, President's Office
• Nicole Peters, Administrative Assistant, Academic Services
• Marlyn Pethe, Director, Library
• Sam Ponce, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
• Donna Popovich, Executive Director, Human Resources
• Courtenay Rhodes, General Manager, University Bookstore
• Steve Richarde, Ph.D., Assistant Provost, Academic Affairs
• Sonia Romero, Comptroller, Financial Management
• Jenn Scaia, Associate Dean of Student Conduct, Orientation and Residence Life
• Jamie Schabacker, Director, Administrative Services
• Chad Schaeffer, Physical Security Specialist, Business Services
• Greg Scott, Director, IT Infrastructure
• Michelle Silas, Retail Manager, Dining Services
• 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
• Keith Todd, Vice President, Development and University Relations
• Amy Truong, Resident District Manager, Dining Services
• Natasha Veltri, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Business
• Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Operations and Planning
• Nancy Wietholter, Administrative Assistant, Provost's Office
• Ileana Wilburg, Administrative Assistant, Development and University Relations
• Jack Wise, Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management
• Jimmy Workman, Acting Registrar/Senior Associate Registrar, Registrar's Office
• Shona Yorks, Coordinator of Academic Information and Analysis, Provost's Office
• Cynthia Gandee Zinober, Executive Director, Museum

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 2020-2021 members of the Emergency Communications Group are:

• Eric Cardenas, Director, Public Information and Publications
• Steve Carroll, Managing Director, Information Technology and Security
• Jim Chancellor, Asset Managment Inventory Specialist, Information Technology and Security
• Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations and Planning
• Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
• Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
• Sabrina Griffith, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
• Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
• Jennifer Isenbeck, Director, Facilities Management
• Nora Jarmon, Director, Residence Life
• Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
• Jay Langdoc, Senior Information Security Analyst, Information Technology and Security
• Jamie Schabacker, Director, Administrative Services
• Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
• Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Operations and Planning

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 2020-2021 members of the Campus Safety Committee are:

• Bill Arnold, Director, Information Security
• Jay Barone, Information Security Analyst, Information Technology and Security
• Eric Cardenas, Director, Public Information and Publications
• Steven Carroll, Managing Director, Information Technology and Security
• Tammy Clark, B.A., B.S., CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP, CRISC, PCIP, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, Vice President for Information Technology and Security
• Stacey Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Academic Services
• Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President for Operations and Planning
• Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
• Gina Firth, Associate Dean of Wellness, Student Affairs
• Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
• Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
• Sabrina Griffith, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
• Richard Griner, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
• Leander Hamilton, Assistant Director, Human Resources
• Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
• Jennifer Isenbeck, Director, Facilities Management
• Nora Jarmon, Director, Residence Life
• Steve Kim, Proposals and Procedures Manager, Facilities Management
• Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Director, Student Transition and Persistence
• Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
• Kevin Lafferty, Vice President for Administration and Finance
• Larry Marfise, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Intramurals
• Don Morrill, Associate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Studies
• Tim Nelson, Director, Student Conduct
• Dennis Nostrand, Vice President for Enrollment
• C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services
• Sam Ponce, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
• Kelsey San Antonio, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources
• Jennifer Scaia, Associate Dean of Student Conduct, Orientation and Residence Life, Student Affairs
• Jamie Schabaker, Director, Administrative Services
• Chad Schaeffer, Physical Security Specialist, Business Services
• Greg Scott, Director, IT Infrastructure
• Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
• Keith Todd, Vice President, Development and University Relations
• Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Operations and Planning

The Night Operations Group identifies and corrects issues to ensure campus security, particularly as they impact the campus on nights and weekends.  

The 2020-2021 members of the Night Operations Group are:

• Teresa Brown, Circulation Manager, Library
• Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President for Operations and Planning
• Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant II, Campus Safety
• Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant II, Operations and Planning
• Sabrina Griffith, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
• Richard Griner, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
• Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
• Jennifer Isenbeck, Director, Facilities Management
• Nora Jarmon, Director, Residence Life
• Angela Jordan, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Management
• Steve Kim, Proposals and Procedures Manager, Facilities Management
• Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
• Kevin Lafferty, Vice President for Administration and Finance
• Stephen Monoc, Midnight Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety
• Jamie Schabaker, Director, Administrative Services
• Jennifer Scaia, Assistant Dean for Student Conduct, Orientation and Residence Life, Student Affairs
• Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
• Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Operations and Planning