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 2021-2022 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, Information Technology and Security
Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President for Operations and Planning
Larry Marfise, M.S., M.A., Director of Athletics
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
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
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
Stephanie Branham, B.S., M.A., Lecturer II in Mathematics,
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
Jennifer Scaia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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 2021-2022 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 of Academic Services, Associate Provost's Office
Bill Arnold, Director, IT Security
Steve Carroll, Managing Director, Information Technology and Security
Gary Christensen, Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions
Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations and Planning
Ana Di Donato, Ph.D., Director, Academic Excellence Programs
Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
Art Goon, Director, Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions
Amy Greene, Senior Associate Director, Housing Administration, Residence Life
Jeanne Gregory, University Bursar, Bursar's Office
Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Director, Student Transition and Persistence
Jackie LaTorella, Director, Financial Aid
Gertie Mallard-Teal, Spartan Card Coordinator, Business Services
Paige McCormick, Recruiting Operations Officer, Military Science
Fernando Nolasco, Coordinator, Graduate Business Programs
Paula Pack, Associate Director, 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
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 of Academic Support Services, Provost's Office
Christopher Smith, Supervisor, Mail Services
Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
Melissa Weibley, Senior Associate Director, Academic Advising
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Associate 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 Loper, 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 2021-2022 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-Ann Allen, Administrative Assistant, Athletics
Amy Apicerno, Ed.D., Associate Dean of Academic Services, Associate Provost's Office
Bill Arnold, Director, Information Security
Chang Ashby, Housekeeping Manager, Facilities Management
Brent Benner, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
Brett Boston, Director, Army ROTC,
Kayte Branch, Assistant Dean, College of Social Science, Mathematics and Education
Teresa Brown, Circulation Manager, Library
AnneLiese Busch, Associate Dean, International Programs
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 Christensen, Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions
Tammy Loper, Vice President, Information Technology and Security
Diana Davila, Administrative Assistant, College of Business
Jana Davila, Administrative Assistant, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Linda Devine, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations and Planning
Boris Dordevic, Retail Manager, Dining Services
Sentral Duhart, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Chief Diversity Officer
Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
Gina Firth, Assistant Vice President for Wellness, Student Affairs
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, Admissions
Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
Amy Greene, Senior Associate Director, Housing Administration, Residence Life
Paul Greenwood, Ph.D., Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Jeanne Gregory, University 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
Dai Holmes, Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Management
Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
Angie Jordan, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Management
Steve Kim, Operations Manager, Facilities Management
Tom Kolbe, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication, Athletics
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President, Student Affairs
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
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, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct, Student Affairs
Dennis Nostrand, 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 to the President, President's Office
Nicole Peters, Administrative Assistant, Academic Services
Marlyn Pethe, Director, Library
J. Scot Phillips, Director, Facilities Management
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
Sue RiCharde, Staff Assistant ll, Graduate and Continuing Studies
Walbert Rocha, Center Director, ELS Language Center
Sonia Romero, Comptroller, Financial Management
Jenn Scaia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Jamie Schabacker, Director, Administrative Services
Greg Scott, Director, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology and Security
Michelle Silas, Retail Manager, Dining Services
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
Ronda Sturgill, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Keith Todd, Vice President, Development and University Relations
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., Associate Vice President, Operations and Planning
Ileana Wilburg, Administrative Assistant, Development and University Relations
Jack Wise, Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management
Thomas Witherspoon, Chief Diversity Officer, Provost's Office and Student Affairs
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 2021-2022 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 Management 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
Steve Kim, Operations Manager, Facilities Management
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
Jay Langdoc, Senior Information Security Analyst, Information Technology and Security
J. Scot Phillips, Director, Facilities Management
Jamie Schabacker, Director, Administrative Services
Cara Spoto, Director, Business Services
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Associate 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 2021-2022 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 Loper, 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, Operations and Planning
Venessa Espinosa, Staff Assistant ll, Campus Safety
Gina Firth, Assistant Vice President, Wellness
Katie Godwin, Staff Assistant ll, Operations and Planning
Chris Gottlick, Director, Campus Recreation
Richard Griner, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
Leander Hamilton, Associate Director, Human Resources
Kevin Howell, Director, Campus Safety
Steve Kim, Operations Manager, Facilities Management
Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Director, Student Transition and Persistence
Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President, Student Affairs
Kevin Lafferty, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Larry Marfise, Director, Athletics
Don Morrill, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Studies
Tim Nelson, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct, Student Affairs
Dennis Nostrand, Vice President, Enrollment Management
C. Jay Pendleton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services
J. Scot Phillips, Director, Facilities Management
Sam Ponce, Assistant Director, Campus Safety
Kelsey San Antonio, Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources
Jenn Scaia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Jamie Schabaker, Director, Administrative Services
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
Monnie Wertz, Ph.D., Associate 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