Vice Chancellor's Office
"When we forget that our purpose is to serve our customers,
then we will begin to fail."
These words from an unknown author serve as a reminder that we
must be mission driven, but also customer focused. We in Finance and
Administrative Affairs share a common vision, service excellence, and we
commit to making every interaction with our division achieve this
vision.
We are committed to providing an environment that empowers our staff, and our customers, to create innovative solutions for the complex problems that face each of us every day. Our goal is to forge a partnership with every employee in Finance and Administrative Affairs so that, as a team, we can provide the best working/learning environment possible for the university community.
The Vice Chancellor, together with two senior staff and two support staff, provides overall management to the Division with the goal of maximizing the effective use of available personnel and funds.
Interim
Vice Chancellor Robin Van Harpen serves as the division's principle
liaison to other UWM schools, colleges and divisions, other UW-System
institutions, State and local governments, and other State agencies.
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Robin joined UWM's Office of Legal Affairs in January of
2001. She became the Associate Director of the Office in 2002, the Interim
Director in 2004, and the Director in 2007. As the Director of the Office,
Robin oversaw the work of the office and communicates frequently with UWM
administration on a wide variety of issues impacting the campus. Prior to joining UWM, Robin was a Principal Associate at
the law firm of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., where her primary client base
was comprised of public school districts. Robin received her law degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota
Law School in 1995, where she was a Note and Comment Editor for the Minnesota
Journal of Global Trade (now the Minnesota Journal of International Law). She
graduated from Northwestern University in 1992, Phi Beta Kappa, with a
bachelor of arts in economics and art history. |
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Interim Administrative Services Director Kathy Heath manages the development and delivery of administrative support services to the Division’s operating units. This includes business office support functions related to human resources, finance, and procurement. The unit also provides services in support for strategic planning, business analysis, financial analysis, workforce planning and management, and organizational effectiveness. Ms. Heath serves as the Division’s Unit Business Representative (UBR), and is responsible for the daily operation of the Division with regard to budget and supports the Vice Chancellor in planning for efficient use of resources. In addition, the UBR advises the Vice Chancellor on policy development and on the planning and implementation of the Division’s strategic initiatives. |
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Director of Human Resources & Organizational
Development Linda R. Woods is responsible for the daily
operation of the Division with regard to personnel. She advises the Vice
Chancellor and Division Leaders on Personnel policy, as well
as manages all personnel matters. Ms. Woods serves as the Division Personnel
Representative (PREP) and Affirmative Action Officer. This position
plans, directs, and coordinates the daily personnel and other operational
activities for the Division; and provides leadership and administration for
recruitment, position control, employment analysis, labor relations,
compensation and classification. Director of Human Resources & Organizational
Development serves as a model for the entire Division to be professionals who
provide excellent service to the campus community. This position
will provide opportunity and environments conducive to promote the
professional development, growth and morale of its employees. |
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Jacquelyn Estrada serves as Administrative Assistant to the Vice Chancellor.
Cary Kazmierski serves as Administrative Assistant to the two senior staff members.