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Facilities Planning and Operations maintains and supports the campus infrastructure and facilities and facilitates the development of programs in the areas of energy management and sustainability. This area is led by Douglas Pearson.

• Office of the University Architect
• Office of Sustainability
• University Facilities Management
• Airport Operations
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fire Prevention

Douglas Pearson Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Operations

E: dpearso9@kent.edu
P: 330-672-3880

Financial Services provides accountable business functions and business information support services. 

• Business and Administration Services
  • Bursar's Office
  • Business Administrator Services Forum
  • Mail Services
  • Procurement

• Controller's Office
  • Accounts Payable
  • Student Receivable Accounting  
  • Financial Accounting
  • Grants Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Tax and Treasury Services

• University Budget Office

The Office of Internal Audit examines and evaluates ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's activities to ensure compliance, and serves as the liaison between the university and the university's independent public accountant. This area is led by Sarah Gampo.

Sarah Gampo, MSA, CPA, CIA
Director for Internal Audit

E: sestroup@kent.edu
P: 330-672-2341

Public Safety is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. This area is led by Chris Jenkins, director of Public Safety and Chief of Police.

• Police Services
• Parking and Transit Services

Phone: 330-672-3070

The mission of the Real Estate Department is to administer, direct and manage University real estate in compliance with State of Ohio laws and regulations so as to ensure that the land and facilities necessary for the University to fulfill its mission are in place.

The Department will ensure that the strategic goals and mission of the University are supported by the management of all real estate transactions in alignment with the Campus Master Plan and by maintaining accurate and complete records that are properly filed with the appropriate governmental offices.

Additionally, the department is committed to building and maintaining a cooperative relationship with the state of Ohio Department of Administrative Services regarding all real estate held as an institution of the State of Ohio.

The Enterprise Risk Management Department supports the strategic goals of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University by identifying, assessing, managing and prioritizing risk exposure and opportunities across the institution.

Risk is defined as any issue that impacts the institution's ability to meet its objectives and includes events or conditions that are strategic, financial, operational, compliance or reputational in nature.

The Department will support the mission of the University by integrating risk considerations in decision making to maximize opportunities and minimize setbacks.