Office of the President and UWF Board of Trustees
The UWF Board of Trustees is the 13-member governing body for the
institution. President Judy Bense leads The University of West Florida and
serves as the corporate secretary to the Board of Trustees. The Vice President and Chief of Staff, Dr.
Kim Brown, provides leadership for the departments in the President's division including Government Relations, Human Resources, the Office of Economic Development and Engagement, Florida Small Business Development Center, and the Haas Center for Business Research and Development. On behalf of the UWF President she also serves as the liaison to the UWF Board of Trustees and provides leadership for the administrative team in the Office of the President. In addition, she facilitates the operational needs of the office of the General Counsel.
Economic Development and Engagement
Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations: Janice Gilley
The Office of Economic Development and Engagement serves as an umbrella to the Haas Center, led by Dr. Rick Harper, Executive Director, and Director, Rod Lewis, and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (FSBDCN), led by Jerry Cartwright. This unique partnership will foster entrepreneurship and economic growth through the education, training, mentoring and consultation services offered through the statewide network of Small Business Development Centers, while providing relevant data, research and information resources needed to create viable entrepreneurs, businesses and communities both locally and across the state of Florida.
General Counsel
General Counsel: Lee Gore
The Mission of the Office of the General Counsel is to provide legal services including representing the university in grievances and litigation; supervising outside counsel; advising university departments; developing and reviewing contracts and agreements; meeting various university reporting and accountability requirements; compiling records request from the general public; aiding in the resolution of student issues; developing and updating diverse university policies; developing and maintaining a comprehensive and informative Web page for the benefit of the entire university community.
Governmental Relations
Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations: Janice P. Gilley
It is the mission of the Governmental Relations Office to manage communications with governmental stakeholders at the local, state and federal level including agencies and elected officials. The director works with administrators, faculty, staff and students to identify issues for legislative action and works directly with legislators to effectuate outcomes beneficial to the university.
Human Resources
Associate Vice President: Cindy Faria
The mission of Human Resources is to provide vital and innovative HR programs that result in the employment and retention of a diverse and high quality workforce dedicated to student success.
Internal Auditing & Management Consulting
Associate Vice President: Joyce E. Betsy Bowers
The overall mission of the IAMC Department is to help UWF achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency by performing three primary functions: audits, investigations, and proactive projects.