Academic Business Operations

The Academic Business Operations team provides leadership and strategic support with the allocation and management of fiscal and human capital for the Division of Academic Affairs reporting units.  

The team works in partnership with university administrators and academic officers, providing administrative, financial, and personnel guidance by reviewing and conducting business analyses and facilitating internal and external communications.  

Moreover, we handle administrative, budgetary, and personnel management for the Division of Academic Affairs. 

For any questions related to budget and financial analysis, financial management, Banner Finance, training, academic budget development, procurement operations, and sponsored centers and institutes, please reach out for assistance. 

Budget Development and Management 
Banner Finance and Budget Management Training 

For additional support and guidance, please contact Ms. Morgan Martin, Business Analyst, at mmartin@vsu.edu. 

For any questions related to fiscal operations—travel and lodging, academic policy and planning, finance, procedures, and strategic planning. 

For additional support and guidance, please contact Ms. Dot Yancey, Assistant Director, at dyancey@vsu.edu 

For questions related to HR operations, processing, recruitment programs, faculty appointments (credentialing), employment, employment-based sponsorship, coaching and planning, as well as operational and organizational development, please contact Mr. Antonio T. Cole, Operations Advisor, at atcole@vsu.edu for support and guidance. 

Updates 
  • Reporting Structure - August 1, 2024 (pdf) 
  • Organizational Chart – August 1, 2024 (pdf) 
Faculty Resources  
  • Academic Promotion and Tenure Review Years 
Administrators/Directors resources  
Faculty Employment and Appointments 
  • Request for Faculty Appointment             
  • Faculty Credentialing Manual 

    Position Development and Evaluation Resources 

  • Position Job Announcement – Instructional/Research 
  • Faculty Annual Evaluation

Employment-based Sponsorship  
           - Non-permanent Residency  
           - Designated School Official (DSO), Antonio T. Cole at atcole@vsu.edu