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University Operations

University Operations works in support of the University's mission of being a contemporary Catholic University, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world.

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Campus Space Study

Kicking off in summer 2025, the Campus Space Study will inventory and assess how we are currently activating our existing academic and administrative built assets and identify recommendations as to how we can improve or maximize our existing built environment.

Ky Snyder

Vice President, University Operations

In his role directing University Operations, Snyder oversees a diverse division that includes Facilities Management; University Design; Human Resources; Parking Services and Campus Scheduling; and Public Safety.

University Operations Leadership Team

Executive Director of University Design, Mary Whelan; AVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Karen Haggenmiller; AVP of Facilities Management, André Hutchinson; Budget and Administrative Manager, Cyndi Casillas; VP and COO, Ky Snyder; and AVP and Chief of Public Safety, James Miyashiro.