The Office of the Executive Vice President has launched several important initiatives designed to improve the university’s working, teaching, and learning environment.
In January 2008, the Administrative Council undertook an ambitious planning process to achieve administrative excellence at Tufts.
Staff Council is chaired by the Executive Vice President. The Council meets regularly to share information and coordinate senior level administrative activity.
Executive Vice President Patricia Campbell is the chief administrative officer of Tufts University responsible for oversight and coordination of many core administrative functions.
The Tufts Effectiveness in Administrative Management (TEAM) project is aimed at improving administrative effectiveness and efficiency to address the financial challenges confronting higher education.
Executive Vice President Patricia Campbell is the chief administrative officer of Tufts University responsible for oversight and coordination of core administrative functions including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, Audit and Management Advisory Services, Investment Office Administration and the Office of Sustainability.
• Finance
Manages the fiscal resources of the university ensuring continuous improvement in planning, budgeting, and the efficient allocation of resources while maintaining the financial integrity of Tufts University.
• Human Resources
In support of the university’s mission to be a top-quality educational and research institution—and an employer of choice—Human Resources partners with the university’s schools, divisions, and other constituencies to offer an array of programs and services.
• Information Technology
Delivers technologies that facilitate teaching, learning, research, administration, and outreach.
• Operations
Supports Tufts’ academic and research mission by providing well-maintained facilities; managing the construction of new facilities; providing dining services to students, faculty, and staff; delivering mail; and ensuring a safe and secure campus environment.
• Audit and Management Advisory Services
Provides internal audit and consulting services to the Tufts community. Independently reviews university operations to strengthen effectiveness in governance, risk management, and internal control processes, and advises on matters of business ethics.
• Office of Sustainability
Serves as a resource, a catalyst, and an advocate for environmental sustainability at Tufts.
The Tufts Effectiveness in Administrative Management (TEAM) project is aimed at improving administrative effectiveness and efficiency to address the financial challenges confronting higher education.
The Excellence at Work survey was undertaken to identify, and then address, areas employees see as important to improving the quality of their work life.
The Student Information System (SIS) is the legal “system of record” for student information for all schools and supports all student-related functions.