The Division of Finance and Administration is made up of six multifunctional departments that, in partnership with the University community, support the University’s daily operations and work environment. We supply the foundation necessary for the smooth operation of the University. It is our mission to provide a strategic planning framework, solid infrastructure, and high-performance workforce consistent with a culture of excellence as stated in the University of West Florida mission.
Finance and Administration includes Business and Auxiliary Services; Facilities and Operations; Emergency Management; Environmental Health and Safety; Financial Services; Procurement and Contracts; UWF Police; and the Division Office.
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness
UWF is an official Storm Ready University and has plans in place to protect the University Community, minimize damage to UWF facilities and expedite recovery to bring the campus back to operational status as quickly as possible. Doug Hirsch is the Emergency Manager. For complete information, visit the Emergency Management Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness page.
2021-31 Campus Master Plan
The UWF 2021-2031 Campus Master Plan Update was adopted by unanimous vote of the UWF Board of Trustees on December 15, 2022 (Administrative Update: February 22, 2023)
The Campus Master Plan defines and sets the direction for the ongoing development of the campus environment in a way that supports the mission, core values, and heritage of the institution.
HEERF Act Institutional Aid Program
HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund)-Institutional Aid
The CARES Act establishes and funds the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Sections 18004(a)(1) and 18004(c) of the CARES Act, which addresses the HEERF, allow institutions of higher education to use up to 50 percent of the funds they receive to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus so long as such costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities, including marketing and advertising; endowments; or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship (collectively referred to as “Recipient’s Institutional Costs”). Three HEERF acts were passed: CARES: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (HEERF I), CRRSAA: Coronavirus Response, and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (HEERF II), ARP: American Rescue Plan (HEERF III).
For complete information on the program concerning the use of funds, additional links, and more, visit the HEERF Act Institutional Aid Program webpage (link
For complete information on the program concerning use of funds, additional links, and more, visit the HEERF Act Institutional Aid Program webpage (link).
Mission Statement
The mission of the Division of Finance and Administration is to provide, develop and enhance essential internal services and operations of the University. In addition, the division is responsible for advancing an environment and infrastructure that welcomes and encourages external strategic partnerships. Finance and Administration oversees the budget and financial planning, business and auxiliary services, Facilities Development and Operations, Financial Services, Human Resources, Procurement, and Environmental Health and Safety. The division is also responsible for oversight of UWF Business Enterprises, Inc., a direct support organization of the institution.