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Welcome to the Business Office

We are committed to providing the most professional, responsive and efficient customer service to the students of Shorter University. The Business Office is responsible for the collection, control and custodianship of all University funds, securities, and related records. Our goal is to safeguard University assets and follow departmental, University, State and Federal policies and procedures while providing prompt, courteous service to our customers.


IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE - 08/24/10

The due date for Fall, 2010 payments was August 20, 2010.  If you have a balance on your student account and no payment plan in place you are in jeopardy of having your Fall registration dropped for non-payment.  Please contact the Business Office as soon as possible to avoid losing your classes.  You can contact Vickie Gandy (vgandy@shorter.edu), Carrie Owens (cowens@shorter.edu) or Robin Cavin (rcavin@shorter.edu).


FINANCE

Stephanie Owens

Stephanie Owens, CFO/Vice President of Finance

The CFO/Vice President of Finance is directly responsible to the President of the university. The responsibilities include leadership of the primary financial, budgetary and communication functions of the university with specific responsibilities for the development of policies and procedures in Accounting Services, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Financial Aid, the Box Office, Post Office/Copy Room and Communications.


The duties of this position also include, but are not limited to:

  • Development and monitoring of the university budget
  • Coordination and guidance of the budget process
  • Coordination of monthly closing operation
  • Production of all management operating statements
  • Production of annual reports
  • Management of cash flow, investments and endowments
  • Operational decisions including capital purchases, leases, contract negotiations and insurance
  • Special assignments made by the President
Ms. Cindy Gomez

Cindy Gomez, Executive Assistant

 Please address all requests for additional reports and  analyses  to sowens@shorter.edu or contact Ms. Owens at  706-233-7244. If Ms. Owens is unavailable, her assistant,  Cindy Gomez, can be reached at cgomez@shorter.edu.

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Ms. Karen Bush

Karen Bush, Accounts Payable Specialist

All invoices and reimbursements for the college are handled by the Accounts Payable Specialist in the Business Office. Properly approved documentation for checks must be received and stamped in the Business Office no later than noon on Wednesday to assure the issuance of a check by 1:00 pm on Friday.

All inquiries concerning disbursement checks, payment of invoices or cash advances should be addressed to Karen Bush at
kbush@shorter.edu or
706-233-7212.

   

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Robin Cavin, Collections

706-233-7211
rcavin@shorter.edu
Ms. Vickie Gandy Vickie Gandy, Student Accounts and Collections Coordinator

706-233-7313
vgandy@shorter.edu

   
Dawn Garrett

Dawn Garrett, Director of Accounting Services

The Staff Accountant is responsible for fund and account reconciliations, financial analysis, daily processing of bank transactions, the monthly closing process, budget reporting and special projects.

Any questions concering proper departmental charges may be addressed to Mrs. Garrett at dgarrett@shorter.edu or 706-233-7467.

   
Jeanne Hinson
Jeanne Hinson, Treasury Manager
706-233-7405
jhinson@shorter.edu
   
Carrie Owens Carrie Owens, Student Accounts
706-233-7638
cowens@shorter.edu
   
Ms. Susan Zeird

Susan Zeird, Controller

The Director of Accounting Services/Controller reports to the Vice President of Finance and is responsible for maintaining all accounting procedures and processes, the coordination of the annual audit, student billing, cash reconciliation and the coordination and reconciliation of funds for Financial Aid.

For questions concerning the business office, Ms. Zeird can
be reached at szeird@shorter.edu or 706-233-7466.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Ms. Vicki Glover

 

Vicki Glover, Switchboard Coordinator

The Switchboard, which is located in the lobby of the Sheffield-Thompson Building, processes all general incoming calls for the university. This is the central point of communication for information on theatre and athletic events, camps, and university announcements.

Checks up to $50.00 per week may be cashed at the switchboard. Return check fees are $25.00 per check. Switchboard personnel are not permitted to accept bills larger than $20.00 or rolled coins.

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Business Office
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165

Phone: 706-291-2121
Fax: 706-233-7322

Hours of Operation (Monday - Friday)
Phones: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET
Windows: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET

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