Strategy, Management & Budget

The Strategy, Management & Budget office serves as the university’s hub for budget planning, management, analysis, and financial stewardship. Reporting to the Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs, this office plays a vital role in collaborating with various units across campus to deliver comprehensive budget and financial planning services. Their work ensures effective resource allocation and supports informed decision-making, contributing significantly to the university’s overall financial health and strategic objectives.

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The Strategy, Management & Budget homepage provides information on budget planning, financial analysis, and resource allocation, as well as the unit’s role in supporting university operations and long-term goals.

Financial Stewardship Program

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The Financial Stewardship Program supports responsible resource use by developing tools and initiatives that promote fiscal awareness across all levels of the university. This program is central to SMB’s mission of encouraging sound financial practices and decision-making.

Management Reports

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Management Reports are distributed twice a year to provide department leaders with a clear picture of their financial position and year-end projections. These reports help identify opportunities or concerns early and support informed budgeting decisions.

Strategic Budgeting Process

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Western’s Strategic Budgeting Process is being refined to better reflect the institution’s most critical funding needs. Informed by campus stakeholders, this process helps shape budget requests that align with Western’s strategic direction.

University Budget Forums

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University Budget Forums provide transparency and insight into Western’s budget processes, timelines, and funding sources. These events offer the campus community a clearer understanding of how key factors enrollment impact financial planning.

WWU Budget Overview

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Western’s budgets serve as financial plans that guide how resources are allocated to support the university’s strategic goals and mission. They are developed through collaboration and data analysis, ensuring alignment with both operational needs and long-term priorities.

Assistant Vice President for Strategy, Management & Budget

Faye Gallant brings valuable expertise to her role as the Assistant Vice President for Strategy, Management & Budget. Since joining Western in 2020 as the Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning, she has been focused on developing and enforcing resource allocation policies, analyzing state budgets, and formulating strategies for legislative funding. Faye brings a solid background in financial administration and project management within a state university system.

Faye Gallant

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