About

Strategic Direction


Mission

Finance and Administration employees create and deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to the RIT community through the responsible stewardship of the university’s human, financial, physical, information, and technology resources.


Vision

We transform the experiences of those who depend on our services.


Values

  • Collaboration
  • Fiscal Responsibility
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Service
  • Student-Centeredness

Strategic Goals


Create a culture of exceptional customer service. 


Deliver innovative solutions that benefit our stakeholders.


Attract and retain the best workforce.


Ensure fiscal accountability and stewardship of university resources.

Senior Vice President

James Watters

The staff members of Finance & Administration are among the most talented and dedicated professionals in higher education. Any member of the division will be more than pleased to assist you in acquiring specific program information beyond that contained in our sites. I invite you to contact us for any assistance that we may be able to provide.

James Watters
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
585-475-2378

Leadership

James Watters
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
585-475-2378
Bobby Colon
Vice President and General Counsel
585-475-6932
Milagros Concepcion
Associate Vice President Controller and Assistant Treasurer
585-475-5428
Colleen Dierna
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President F&A
585-475-2269
Patrick Didas
Associate Vice President Institute Audit Compliance and Advisement
585-475-6826
Erika Duthiers
Associate Vice President Compliance and Ethics
585-475-6111
Joan Graham
Associate Vice President and CIO
585-475-6079
Leanne Hill
Associate Vice President Budget and Financial Planning Services
585-475-4286
Jo Ellen Pinkham
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
585-475-4315
Kory Samuels
Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services
585-475-6011
Melinda Ward
Associate Vice President Global Risk Management Services
585-475-6135