Pat Murphy, who has served as interim director of financial planning at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ since October, has been named to the post on a permanent basis.
As director of financial planning, Murphy will be responsible for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s institutional, state and federal student financial aid programs. He will develop policies for awarding financial aid and ensure ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s compliance with state and federal aid statutory requirements.
“ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is fortunate to have such a talented member of the current staff assume new responsibilities in so critical an area of the university,” says Susan Klopman, dean of admissions and financial planning. “Pat’s knowledge of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s financial and business operations has made this a smooth transition.”
Murphy has served as ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s bursar since 1994. He streamlined ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s financial operations, computerized the office and implemented procedures which dramatically shortened the student registration process.
Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and an M.B.A. from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.