Administrative Leadership Group Mission Statement, Summer 2007

The mission of the Administrative Leadership Team is to:

• Advance the Dean’s strategic vision to transform the Division into a life and health sciences enterprise;
• Provide leadership, collaborative support and functional expertise to the Division’s faculty, staff and students;
• Steward the Division’s resources to balance the diverse needs of its stakeholders;
• Nurture a culture of ownership and accountability; and,
• Promote an environment of respect, competence and professionalism.

Lindsay Graham, Executive Dean for Administration reports to the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Edward J. Wing. He acts as the Chief Operating Officer of the Division.

Lindsay Graham’s office manages the processes through which funds are analyzed and spent in support of the Division’s programs in education and research, in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Finance and the Strategic Planning office within the Division.

The office of the Executive Dean of Administration deals with department chairs, associate deans, and administrators at affiliated hospitals to develop long-range plans for research and educational programs and services.

Additionally, the Executive Dean serves as the primary liaison between the division and senior offices within the University regarding administrative and financial management practices, procedures and compliance issues.

Lindsay Graham leads and directs the Division's office for Finance and Planning, Human Resources, Computer Services, Research Administration, Facilities Planning and Operations.