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, budget development, or support for sponsored centers and institutes, please contact Budget@vsu.edu for further assistance.

Office of Budget, Analysis, and Planning

For any questions regarding official statements related to the Division of Academic Affairs, the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, or highlights and official statements from the Provost/VPAA.

For additional support and guidance, please contact Dr. Gabrielle D. Pina, Director of Academic Communications and Public Relations at gpina@vsu.edu or ProvostPR@vsu.edu

GREATER Impact: An Academic Compass

Official Statements:

  • Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Academic Affairs Highlights

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