Business and Administrative Services
The division of Business and Administrative Services (BAS) includes the following areas.
Budget and Reporting Services
The Assistant Vice President and Chief Budget Officer serves as the primary administrator accountable for all activities of the Budget Office ensuring compliance of internal and external requirements on the use of university funds. The Assistant Vice President and Chief Budget Officer is responsible for administration, planning and development of the annual university budget, allocating appropriations, and managing university revenue and university reserves in accordance with all CSU Chancellor’s Office, Governor and State Legislature directives.
Capital and Facilities Management Services
The Associate Vice President and Executive Facilities Officer oversees the area of Capital and Facilities Management Services including Capital Planning Design and Construction and Facilities Management. Capital Planning, Design and Construction is responsible for development and preparation of the Capital Improvement Program, securing funding for projects, programming, planning and successful completion of projects. Our mission is to plan and complete high-quality facilities that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and sustainable while ensuring all applicable building, life-safety and accessibility codes are met and that projects are completed on time and at or under budget.
Facilities Management is devoted to the care and maintenance of all campus buildings, roads, grounds, custodial services and vehicles. Facilities Management also provides professional services to maintain and operate the campus heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems and utility resource management.
Business and Financial Services
The Associate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer oversees the area of Business and Financial Services for the University. Business and Financial Services provides services in the areas of Campus Accounting and Reporting, Auxiliary Accounting and Reporting Services, Cashiering, Student Financial Services, and Sponsored Programs Accounting and Reporting. Through effective policies and procedures, good internal controls, and a knowledgeable user community, our goal is to provide best-in-class customer service and the highest integrity in accounting and financial reporting to allow us to safeguard the University's assets. This goal is accomplished by complying with institutional policies, applicable laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Information Technology Services
The Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer oversees the area of Information Technology Services. Information Technology Services supports the mission of the university by striving to provide the technical services to support our students, staff and faculty in their endeavor to enhance educational learning opportunities. It is our goal to create innovative solutions to improve student learning and university operations, while providing a positive customer service experience for every member of our campus community.
Public Safety Services
The Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police oversees the area of Public Safety Services including the University Police Department. University Police and Public Safety Services is dedicated to ensuring the safest possible environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors through professional law enforcement services, emergency management and preparedness, and parking services. University Police Officers and civilian staff provide emergency response assistance, first aid, criminal investigations, disaster preparedness, parking enforcement, traffic control, and transportation systems management.
Dr. Kristen Watson
Interim Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Business and Administrative Services
California State University, Bakersfield
Phone: (661) 654-2241
Email: kwatson@csub.edu
Office: BDC E100