June 29, 2005

UNM announces financial consolidation

Curt Porter, who is currently the University of New Mexico budget director will take on additional responsibilities as the associate vice president of planning, budget and analysis as part of a consolidation of the financial management and reporting structure of the university.

In his new position, Porter will be responsible for the integration of budget and strategic planning across the institution. He will also oversee institutional research and will integrate these activities with strategic planning services.

Bill Britton, associate vice president and controller at the University of New Mexico will take on additional responsibilities as associate vice president of financial services on the main campus. He will have dual reporting responsibilities to Executive Vice President David Harris and to Acting Provost Reed Dasenbrock. He will also take on additional responsibilities to integrate fiscal strategies with institutional priorities.

Ava Lovell, who is currently the associate controller at the university main campus will become the new associate vice president of financial services at the Health Sciences Center. The promotion for all three takes effect on July 1, 2005. Lovell will have dual reporting responsibilities to Executive Vice President Phil Easton at the Health Sciences Center and Executive Vice President David Harris at the main campus.

The consolidation comes as part of an overall plan approved by the UNM Board of Regents to coordinate all financial activities so they flow through a single point of administration handled by Executive Vice President for Administration, David Harris. Under the new plan, Harris is designated Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial activities at the University, including the Health Sciences.

Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627

Posted by scarr at June 29, 2005 03:06 PM