The primary responsibility of the Finance Department is to preserve, maintain and utilize the available financial resources of the University in a manner which is of the greatest benefit while providing decision makers within the University with accurate financial information to determine strategic planning models. Additionally, the Finance Department is responsible for drafting the annual budget to be approved by the Board of Trustees, as well as balancing accounts, and publishing financial reports.

The Department of Finance also serves both internal and external parties for the University in regards to accounting and monetary record keeping. On behalf of the University, the department maintains payroll distribution, student financial services, student loan divisions, and finally external importers through the accounts payable division.

The Finance Department’s Mission is to provide Financial services to those who have dealing with the university in the most proper and optimal way, as well as to provide university decision makers with professional financial information as needed. The Finance Department seeks to incorporate the values of Honesty, Accuracy, Timeliness, Transparency and team initiative in pursuing this mission.