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The Business & Financial Affairs division (BFA) is committed to Western Washington University's mission of making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. Over 330 employees in seven units support Western’s mission and strategic plan by providing a wide range of human, fiscal, and capital services.
To support Western's Strategic Plan through the delivery of our services. The Strategic Plan includes advancing inclusive student success, increasing our impact in Washington, and enhancing academic excellence.
To deliver excellent service that people recognize. We take pride in our work, and our strength is in our people. We are inspired to provide excellent service for student and university success. Our aim is to be engaged as valued partners to help achieve Western's 2025 vision.
Integrity
Serving Western
Effective Communication
Innovative Thinking
Positive Leadership
Professionalism
Respect and Care of Self, People, and Place
Teamwork, Collaboration, and Partnerships
Facilities Development & Operations

Facilities Development and Operations combines the university's two main facilities functions, Capital Planning and Development and Facilities Management.
Finance & Business Services

Finance & Business Services provides leadership and oversight for Business Services, Financial Services, Business & Financial Systems.
Human Resources

Human Resources serves the Western community by attracting and retaining a diverse and qualified workforce who care and are passionate about inspiring excellence.
Risk, Ethics, Safety & Resilience

Risk, Ethics, Safety, and Resilience works to ensure our campus is a safe, supportive, and resilient place to live, learn, and work.
Strategy, Management & Budget

Strategy, Management & Budget supports Western's strategic priorities by providing budget administration, financial planning and analysis functions.
University Police

The goal of the University Police is to serve students and the public and provide a safe environment for all those who come to Western, whether to study, work, or just to visit.
University Policy & Public Records

University Policy and Public Records is responsible for the development of university policies and the fulfillment of public records in response to public records requests.
Vice President's Office

The office of the Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs and her staff.