Functional Integration
Functional Integration is the thoughtful and methodical process that aligns and integrates the structures, roles, processes, and cultures of two or more merging organizations.
Functional Integration creates the institutional foundation needed to operate seamlessly across all campuses. It enables:
- A unified operating model
- Consistent service delivery for faculty, staff, students and partners
- Clear roles and responsibilities across teams and leaders
- Aligned policies, systems, and workflows
- Stronger compliance, efficiency and collaboration
- A workforce model that evolves with needs
Building on this foundation, the following units and functional areas have begun active participation in the Functional Integration effort—working collaboratively to align operations, streamline workflows, and advance a consistent, institution-wide operating model.
FIT Updates
Current updates from the active Functional Integration Divisions.
April 2026
- Finance launched eleven working groups with kickoff focused on leading change and discovery work.
- Administration & Operations (A&O) launched four public safety focused discovery groups and drafted a preliminary charter for a parking‑reciprocity sprint.
- A&O, Compliance, Facilities, and Strategic Planning partnered with the Integration Management Office (IMO) on change management planning to support teams and encourage staff engagement during transition.
- Compliance and Finance leaders continue integration readiness through guided reviews of current state organizational and budget information.
March 2026
- Finance partnered with IMO on change management planning to support teams and encourage staff engagement during transition.
- Facilities and Strategic Planning leaders continue integration readiness through guided reviews of current state organizational and budget information.
- Operational leaders from A&O, Compliance, Facilities, Finance, and Strategic Planning partnered with the IMO team to establish initial integration plans and structure to support the work of capturing continuity priorities, opportunities, and quick wins.
February 2026
- Operational leaders started the initial integration readiness phase of listening, learning, and building trust with teams to seek to understand current state before launching discovery validation and design efforts.
January 2026
• Andrea Marks brings together the integrated Business Affairs and operations division for the first time, hosting a virtual town hall to celebrate this milestone. Read more about the next phase.