Enabling UI success through high quality service, stewardship and management of risk
Finance and Operations is a multifaceted organization providing services to the campus in the areas of finance, business services, public safety, information technology, and facilities. We have over 1,100 employees committed to serving the university community and enabling the success of the UI Strategic Plan.
We strive to meet or exceed the expectations of university colleagues through continuous efforts to improve our services, resources, and products. We deliver best-practice operational services on behalf of our university, based on our continuous dedication to efficiency and innovation.
F&O Initiatives
Recent F&O News
Farrukh Bashir named associate vice president, director of Facilities Management
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Farrukh Bashir has been named associate vice president and director of University of Iowa Facilities Management. Bashir succeeds Lynne Finn, who will retire after a decade of service to the university. Bashir, assistant director of Facilities Management at the University of Minnesota, will begin on Feb. 2.
Brad Rohrer named UI’s next chief information officer
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Brad Rohrer has been named the university’s next chief information officer and associate vice president. Rohrer succeeds Steve Fleagle, who will retire this spring after 40 years of service to UI. Rohrer, vice president for information technology at the University of Miami, will begin on Feb. 23.
Reflecting on Our AI Journey: Supporting Campus Through a Year of Change
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence continues to evolve at a pace that’s hard to keep up with. The landscape is complex, the tools are multiplying, and the questions are big. Our goal as the AI Support Team is to help the University of Iowa navigate this space with confidence. We’re here to provide guidance, training, and hands-on support so that AI adoption is thoughtful, practical, and aligned with campus needs.