The Division of Administration and Finance is responsible for managing the University's $205 million operating budget, $250 million of physical assets, and 710 acres of land while providing a safe and effective environment of learning, discovery and work for the University's 1,400 employees and 9,500 students.
Departments reporting to the Division are:
Athletics, Administrative Services, Budget and Financial Planning, Campus Services, Computing and Information Technology Services(CITS), Controller, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, Financial Services, Human Resources, Public Safety, Organizational Development
Deborah McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer & Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance
Deborah A. McLaughlin was appointed Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance in 2008, following a five-year tenure as executive vice president of Slade's Bank, a $600 million publicly traded community bank. As executive vice president at Slade's Bank, she served as chief financial officer and chief operations officer. Prior to her service at Slade's Bank, Ms. McLaughlin served two years as executive vice president at NSTAR, a $2.6 billion investor-owned gas and electric utility company; and previously served as president/chief operating officer and vice president of Commonwealth Electric and Commonwealth Gas, a $1 billion utility. Ms. McLaughlin is a graduate of Boston College and earned her MBA at Babson College.
Foster Administration Building, Room 228
Phone: (508) 999-8051
Fax: (508) 999-9138
Suzanne Audet, Controller, Administration & Finance
Suzanne Audet, Controller, is responsible for Financial Reports, Financial Systems, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, General Accounting and Bursar. Ms Audet graduated from UMass Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and also has an Associate degree in Accounting from Bristol Community College. Suzanne worked in public accounting for 3 years prior to coming to UMD in September, 1988.
Foster Administration Building, Room 220
Phone: (508) 999-8076
Fax: (508) 999-9138
Jeffrey Augustine, Director of Campus Services, Campus Services
Jeffrey S. Augustine was appointed Director of Campus Services in 2004, and has worked at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for 17 years in several positions. As Director of Campus Services at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, he oversees the Auxiliary operations which include Dining Services, Campus Store, Conference Office, UMass Pass Office, Parking, mailroom and print shop operations. Prior to his service at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Jeff held managerial roles in retail management. Mr. Augustine is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and earned his Masters degree in Education from Bridgewater State University.
Campus Center, Room 220
Phone: (508) 999-8135
Fax: (508) 999-8130
Ian Day, Athletic Director, Athletics
Ian S. Day was appointed Director of Athletics in September 2007, following a twenty four year tenure at Tiffin University, OH, where he served in a number of capacities including: Vice President for Campus Services (3 years), Director of Athletics (17 years), Director of Admissions (5 years) & Head Men's Soccer Coach (24 years) where under Day's tenure, his teams averaged 16 wins a season. He earned seven Coach of the Year honors while compiling a record of 345-139-28 (.713). Mr. Day is a graduate of Alderson Broaddus College, WV and earned his MBA from Purdue University.
Tripp Athletic Center, Room 210
Phone: (508) 999-8722
Fax (508) 999-8867
Salvatore Filardi, Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Salvatore G. Filardi assumed the role of Associate Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services in June of 2009. His current responsibilities include oversight for Facilities Operations, Facilities Planning, Design, & Construction, and Environmental Health & Safety. Previously, Mr. Filardi held the role of Regional Director with a Fortune 500 corporation that provided outscourcing options for universities and colleges throughout the country. During that fifteen year tenure, he provided capital program management, building commissioning, and energy management services for multiple universities, colleges, and K-12 school districts. Mr. Filardi is a graduate of Cornell University and earned his MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Foster Administration Building, Room 008B
Phone: (508) 999-9138
Fax: (508) 999-8120
Emil Fioravanti, Chief of Police, Public Safety
Emil R. Fioravanti was appointed as the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety in March of 2006 after four year tenure at Brown University Department of Public Safety as the Executive Officer. At Brown University, his areas of responsibility included interim, chief of police, director of line operations, executive protection, liaison to student affairs and internal affairs. Prior to his tenure at Brown, he served 26 years with the Providence Police Department serving in patrol, criminal investigations, training, and internal affairs units. The Chief is a graduate of Providence College, holds an MPA from the University of Rhode Island and an MS in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven.
Power Plant Building
Phone: (508) 999-8106
Fax: (508) 910-6530
Michael LaGrassa, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
Michael LaGrassa was appointed the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services in August of 2007, where he is responsible for managing Procurement, Receiving, Property Control and Risk Management associated with business continuity. Previously, he was employed by General Dynamics C4S as Supply Chain Manager supporting General Dynamics Information Systems division. At General Dynamics he was co chair of their Strategic Sourcing Team tasked to identify strategic partners across the enterprise to leverage spend to drive down associated acquisition costs. Prior to General Dynamics he was employed by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Massachusetts Higher Educational Consortium as Assistant Purchasing Manager and Contracts Manager, respectively. Mr. LaGrassa is a two time graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst receiving a BS and MBA.
Foster Administration Building, Room 216
Phone: (508) 999-9180
Fax: (508) 999-8977
Donna Massano, CIO and Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, CITS
Donna Ritenour Massano, CIO and Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, is responsible for the strategic oversight of information technology (IT) and its general operation at UMass Dartmouth. Joining UMass Dartmouth from the private sector in 1982, Donna has dedicated her career to building a team based IT organization in CITS and to launching initiatives to improve IT for the campus community. Her most recent initiatives include leading a campus-wide ‘living’ IT Strategic Planning effort, developing a Virtual Computing Lab (VCL), launching a WiMax pilot, and obtaining a grant to implement a UMass Dartmouth portal. Ms. Massano has also taught programming and systems analysis and design courses in the Computer and Information Science Department and Business School.
Library, Room 316
Phone: (508) 999-8043
Fax: (508) 999-8162
William Mitchell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services, Administration & Finance
William A. Mitchell Sr. has been with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth since 1994. He currently serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services and has over 22 years in Massachusetts Public Higher Education experience. Bill has oversight of the following areas: Controller, Budget and Planning, and Procurement and Administrative Services. Prior to arriving at UMD, Bill spent 7 years in the Finance Office at Massasoit Community College. He has taught courses in accounting, management and mathematics. Mr. Mitchell has a Bachelors degree in Business and a Masters degree in Public Administration.
Foster Administration Building, Room 229
Phone: (508) 999-9130
Fax: (508) 999-9138
Marilyn Presto, Budget Director, Budget and Financial Planning
Marilyn Scudellari-Presto was appointed as the Budget Director in September 2010. Marilyn has worked in both private and public sectors in financial management; most recently in a financial management role with Charlotte County government. Prior to her five year tenure in county government, she served as a fiscal analyst with Abbott Laboratories. Ms. Presto is a graduate of Springfield College and earned an MBA at Babson College.
Foster Administration Building, Room 224
Phone: (508) 999-8096
Fax: (508) 999-9138
Carol Santos, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Human Resources
Carol Santos is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She has responsibility for recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations. Joining the University community in 2006, Carol is a graduate of Roger Williams University and possesses 25 years of human resources and management experience.
Foster Administration Building, Room 201
Phone: (508) 999-8388
Fax: (508) 999-8869
Sheila M. Whitaker, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Organizational Development
Sheila M. Whitaker was appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor of Organizational Development in 2011. She has over 20 years experience in supporting the professional development of teams and individuals. More than half of her career has been in a customer service capacity overseeing the Business Planning and Call Center organizations at NSTAR Electric & Gas and Haemonetics. Sheila is experienced in project management oversight of strategic initiatives as well as developing and executing operating plans designed to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and achieve performance targets. Sheila earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Bentley College and her Masters in Business Administration at Babson College, the F.W Olin Graduate School of Business.
Foster Administration Building, Room 228
Phone: (508) 999-8045
Fax: (508) 999-9138
