Finance, Operations, and Administration

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Welcome to Finance, Operations, and Administration

Our division includes a broad and diverse set of operational units whose team members work daily to support the mission of UC Santa Cruz. Units in FOA foster a diverse, safe, sustainable, innovative and customer-centered environment through exceptional service. We developed this site to provide information and links to serve students, faculty, staff and the broader community.   

FOA UNITS
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Budget Analysis and Planning

UCSC's mascot, sits alongside a student at a computer workstation. They work together on financial tasks, symbolizing collaboration and efficiency in managing the university's finances."

Financial Affairs

PPDO staff trimming around the redwood tree wearing orange hard hat and safety vest

Physical Planning, Development, and Operations

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Police Department

Biker riding on the with the view of the Santa Cruz bay.

Risk and Safety Services

Two staff checking the crops at UCSC Farm and Garden

Staff Human Resources

Staff wore Trash Talker t-shirt guiding student and staff about waste.

Sustainability Office

UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden flowers in pots

UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Communications

  • UCSC Genome Browser alumni profile: Melissa Cline
    Melissa Cline is a prominent figure in the field of cancer genomics and currently manages the BRCA Exchange, the largest public resource for knowledge on genetic variations that influence heritable breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. The post UCSC Genome Browser alumni profile: Melissa Cline appeared first on News.
  • Associate Professor Joji Muramoto wins award for leadership in agricultural sustainability
    Muramoto, who is based at UC Santa Cruz, was the first UC Agriculture and Natural Resources cooperative extension specialist fully dedicated to organic agriculture. The strong partnerships he has built across academia and industry have helped his research to significantly advance the field. The post Associate Professor Joji Muramoto wins award for leadership in agricultural […]
  • Research on dry-farmed tomatoes will better equip organic growers to adapt to climate change
    New research led by UC Santa Cruz will strengthen understanding of which traits set tomato plants up to be grown successfully without irrigation. The post Research on dry-farmed tomatoes will better equip organic growers to adapt to climate change appeared first on News.
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Last modified: Apr 22, 2025