Office for Operations and Planning

The Office for Operations and Planning provides leadership in the areas of planning and institutional resilience through the activities of campus safety, institutional research, bookstore, student care and advocacy, 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 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

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 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

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 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 Sciences, 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
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
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 Sciences, 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
Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
Paul Greenwood, Ph.D., Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
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, Career Development and Engagement
Diana Holmes, Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Management
Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
Jennifer Isenbeck, Director, Facilities Management
Nora Jarmon, Director, Residence Life
Kayte Branch, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Social Sciences, 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, Vice President, 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, Executive 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
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
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

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 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, Information Technology and Security
Stacey Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Academic Services
Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations and Planning
Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
Gina Firth, Associate Dean, Wellness
Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
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
Kevin Lafferty, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Larry Marfise, Director, Athletics
Don Morrill, Associate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Studies
Tim Nelson, Director, Student Conduct
Dennis Nostrand, Vice President, Enrollment Management
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, Student Conduct, Orientation and Residence Life
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, Operations and Planning

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