Nancy Dunn Named as University of Idaho Vice President of Finance and Administration
Monday, November 7 2005
Nov. 7, 2005 MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho has named Nancy J. Dunn as the new vice president of finance and administration, contingent upon approval of the University of Idaho Board of Regents/State Board of Education. With almost 30 years of strategic finance, higher education and public administration experience, Dunn will serve as chief fiscal officer and bursar, ensuring stewardship of institution’s resources in the President’s Plan for Renewal of People, Programs and Place. She assumes the position January 30, 2006. “In addition to her innovative approach to financial and endowment management, Ms. Dunn brings to the University of Idaho a broad range of administrative, information technology and facilities experience,” said UI President Tim White. “She has strong, well-rounded experience in a variety of settings, including higher education, government offices, private ventures and other organizations.” “Throughout the extensive interview process that took her around the state, we found her to be adaptable to challenging situations and environments, strategically focused, disciplined, insightful and observant. She has a superb operations management style and is a team builder.” Reporting directly to White, Dunn will serve as a member of the university’s executive leadership team, to work collaboratively with other university and unit executives, students, faculty, staff, regents, legislators and external stakeholders. She will oversee finance and administration systems, auxiliary services, the budget office, accounting and business services, facilities, human resources, information technology services and trusts and investments. Her annual salary will be $182,000. “Nancy has the vision and intellect to further the university’s strategic plan and goals while ensuring appropriate risk assessment, management and control,” said David Chichester, UI’s interim vice president for finance and administration. “I am confident she will make bold and thoughtful decisions that will advance the University of Idaho, while complementing its strategic mission and goals. I am delighted to hand off the baton to her; she will be a great asset to Idaho.” “My analysis of the University of Idaho and my recent visits to university locations throughout the state confirm my respect for the quality and dedication of the faculty, students and staff,” said Dunn. “I look forward to working together with these wonderful people, along with other stakeholders and constituents, as we move the university forward consistent with President White’s Plan for Renewal and the emerging strategic plan.” Dunn most recently served as vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer for the World Wildlife Fund-U.S., the largest of a 27-member conservation network operating worldwide. Throughout her career, she has held positions of responsibility that required overseeing budget, finance, human resources, facilities, administrative services and information technology. She has developed extensive business plans, updated investments and helped develop a successful $100 million fundraising campaign. She previously held positions at Radcliffe College, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts and Alaska’s Office of the Governor and the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Dunn received a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Contacts: Tim White, UI President, (208) 885-9191, president@uidaho.edu; Joni Kirk, UI Communications, (208) 885-7725, joni@uidaho.edu -30- JK-11/7/05-ADM
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