The Vice President for Business and Finance provides the necessary leadership to the overall area in order to maintain good stewardship of the financial and physical resources that support the university’s growth and development. This is done through the combined efforts of various units within Business and Finance.
The Director of Human Resources provides the services related to employee benefits, records management, and training and development, which help to attract, motivate, and retain a highly talented, committed, and diverse workforce. Office phone: 478.825.6301; Fax: 478.825.6115; crewd@fvsu.edu
IT is a support unit of the university that touches all of the campus’ administrative, business and educational areas from the Office of the President to Plant Operations and into the classrooms. Our objective is to provide technical, operational and functional support that encourages efficiency, improves decision-making and increases productivity. Office phone: 478.825.6228; Fax: 478.825.6142; kimbroughd@fvsu.edu
The Administrative Assistant manages the Office of the Vice President for Business and Finance, which includes maintaining his calendar, scheduling appointments, providing support to the various unit heads, faculty/staff housing coordinator, and working with students and parents. Ms. Thomas is also the Customer Service Champion for Fort Valley State University. Anyone dissatisfied with the service that they have received or the manner in which they have been treated, may contact Ms. Thomas. Office phone: 478.825.6400; Fax: 478.825.6089; Email address: thomasa4@fvsu.edu; thomasa4@fvsu.edu
The Associate Vice President for Business and Finance directs the offices of Campus Police and Safety, Plant Operations, Facilities Planning, the Health & Physical Education Complex & Events Manager, and Environmental Safety. Office phone: 478-825-6301; Fax: 478-825-6115; crewd@fvsu.edu
The Chief of Campus Police and Safety has the ultimate responsibility of enhancing the quality of life on campus by working cooperatively with members of the university community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment for faculty, staff and students. Office phone: 478.825.6304; Fax: 478.825.6701; morgank@fvsu.edu
The Director of Plant Operations and Facilities maintains the physical facilities and campus environment of the university. The director ensures that building maintenance, cleaning services, landscaping and grounds, transportation services, and all other systems are operational and appropriate for the needs of the campus. Office phone: 478.825.6200; Fax: 478.825.6003; wellsj@fvsu.edu
The Director of Facilities Planning is the liaison coordinating with the executive management teams within the university on all aspects of facilities planning, real estate, and construction projects. Office phone: 478.825.6069; Fax: 478.825.6003; aaronc@fvsu.edu
The HPE Complex/Campus Events Manager has the ultimate responsibility of enhancing the quality of services at the Health and Physical Education Complex as well as coordinating events held at various FVSU venues. He provides a one stop location to plan an event on FVSU campus. Office phone: 478.825.6803; Fax: 478.825.6206; moored@fvsu.edu
The Environmental Safety Office ensures that those all environmental issues and safety applications are adhered to according to federal and state regulations. They provide training as well as inspection throughout the FVSU campus to ensure continued compliance. Office phone: 478.825.6061; Fax: 478.825.6115; davisb@fvsu.edu
The Associate Vice President for Business and Finance directs the offices of the Accounting Services, Budget Director, Procurement Services and Auxiliary Services. Office phone: 478-825-6300; Fax: 478-825-6977; howardk@fvsu.edu
The Director of Auxiliary Services manages the following areas: Risk Management, Campus Bookstore, Food Services, Parking and Transportation Services, Housing Assignment Manager, and Vending and other services. Office phone: 478.825.6532; Fax: 478.827.3052; dawseya@fvsu.edu
The Comptroller maintains the accounting and financial records of the university in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Board of Regents’ policies and procedures. Additionally, the Comptroller manages the Accounting Services Office, Disbursements Office, Bursar’s Office, Payroll Office, and Property Control Manager. Office phone: 478.825.6300; Fax: 478.825.6977; howardk@fvsu.edu.
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Contact: Laurone Pete, E-Mail: petel@fvsu.edu, Office phone: 478.825.6076
The Director of Accounting Services manages the following areas: General Accounting, Financial Reporting and Grants and Contracts. Office phone: 478.825.6300; Fax: 478.825.6977; striplingd@fvsu.edu.
The Director of the Budget Office is responsible for the university-wide budgeting process to ensure the optimum allocation and utilization of university resources. The director develops and maintains the university’s three operating budgets, processes budget amendments and ensures proper budgeting in approving all university obligations for materials, services and payroll. Office phone: 478.825.6382; Fax: 478.825.6089; carterj01@fvsu.edu
The Director of Procurement Services is assigned responsibility for the following function: Procurement, Central Receiving and Postal Services.