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Vice President for Finance and Administration

 

K. Ann Mead
Vice President for Finance & Administration

Office:  Wetherby Administration Building
Phone:  (270) 745-2434
Email:  ann.mead@wku.edu

 

Ms. K. Ann Mead is Vice President for Finance & Administration and Treasurer at the University.  Her primary duties include directing the Division of Finance & Administration and serving as a liaison with the community and state government on financial matters. The division includes: Chief Financial Officer; Budget; Human Resources; and Health Services. Mead has been with the University since 1994, also serving as Director of Budget and Management Information, Director of Institutional Research and as Chief Financial Officer. She spent 10 years as Director of Finance with the Kentucky Council on Higher Education (now the Council on Postsecondary Education) and nine years at the University of Kentucky in the Planning and Budget Office. Mead has a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Louisville and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky.


Mission Statement

The Division of Finance and Administration provides to the WKU community the business and administrative services necessary to fulfill the academic mission of WKU.  Finance and Administration strives to:

  • Demonstrate high ethics and professional standards;
  • Excel in customer service;
  • Promote a culture of healthy living, safety, and environmental stewardship;
  • Use innovative skills and technology to enhance performance;
  • Provide opportunities for professional development for its employees; and
  • Promote the vision and goals of WKU’s Strategic Plan, Challenging the Spirit.

Departments reporting to the Vice President include Budget, Human Resources (including the Employee Wellness Program), Chief Financial Officer, and WKU Health Services.  The Chief Financial Officer oversees the following departments:  Accounting, Bursar, Grant Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing and Accounts Payable (including Inventory Control and Shipping and Receiving).


Frequently Asked Questions


Please note that this Division does not include Student Financial Assistance. If you have questions about Financial Aid regarding scholarships and grants, please contact Student Financial Assistance. Phone 270.745.2755 or 270.745.2756


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