Mississippi Public Universities - Finance & Administration

Finance and Administration

Office Staff

Cheryl Mowdy
Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Administration
Telephone: 601.432.6112

Susan Erickson
Human Resources Administrator and Contract Specialist
Telephone: 601.432.6134

Mary Elizabeth Jackson
Contracts Administrator
Telephone: 601.432.7032

Chris Halliwell
Director of University Financial Analysis
Telephone: 601.432.6561

Edwin Hill
Director of Printing and Mail Services
Telephone: 601.432.6396

John Pearce, Jr.
Director of University System Budgets
Telephone: 601.432.6122

Ted Sledge
Senior Financial Analyst
Telephone: 601.432.6758

Christine Guillotte
Director of Purchasing and Property
Telephone: 601.432.6485

Sean Roland
Purchasing/Property Assistant
Telephone: 601.432.6412

Holly Johnson
Director of Accounting
Telephone: 601.432.6178

Lenora Johnson
Senior Accounting Specialist
Telephone: 601.432.6452

Sherry Smith
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Telephone: 601.432.6646

Betty Tinsley
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Telephone: 601.432.6212

Cliff Tucker
Director of Risk Management
Telephone: 601.432.6688

Grace Flicker
Risk Management Specialist
Telephone: 601.432.6220

Andrew Taylor
Assistant Director of Risk Management
Telephone: 601.432.6659

Jennifer Rogers
Director of Student Financial Aid
Telephone: 601.432.6791

Meg Harris
Program Administrator for Student Financial Aid
Telephone: 601.432.6126

Stephanie Green
Program Administrator for Student Financial Aid
Telephone: 601.432.6664

Beverly Jackson
Senior Systems Analyst for Student Financial Aid
Telephone: 601.432.6437

Barbara McAlpin
Program Administrator for Student Financial Aid
Telephone: 601.432.6575

Shirley Mitchell
Receptionist for Student Financial Aid
Telephone: 601.432.6668

Glynn Babb
Loss Control and Fire Safety Officer
Telephone: 601.432.6624

Mission

The Office of Finance and Administration acknowledges its responsibility for appropriate stewardship of financial resources from the State of Mississippi, students, and sources external to the institutions. Recognizing the value of each of our eight institutions being diverse entities, the institutions also function as part of a system of higher education. To that end, the Office of Finance and Administration is committed to leading the formation of a collaborative environment with the institutions in order to maximize financial resources and purchasing opportunities among the institutions, proactively address current issues that impact the business and finance arena; and increase efficiencies by streamlining the focus of the individual institutions' resources to deliver services and financial data.

Function

As the chief administrative and financial officer at the Executive Office, the Deputy Commissioner leads the development and management of the annual operating budget and multi-year projection models, including monitoring and reporting to the Board of Trustees and the Commissioner.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the office include, but are not limited to, the following:

Preparing and controlling the Executive Office Budget;
Establishing and operating an adequate system of accounting and financial reporting;
Operating a human resource program for employees;
Procuring service, supplies, and equipment;
Controlling property inventories;
Managing the receipt, custody, and disbursement of funds;
Managing the auxiliary services;
Risk management of the system;
Financial integrity of the system; and
Administration of the state student financial aid.

Structure

The following areas report to the Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration:



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