University of Connecticut Office of the Provost | Academic Affairs Business Services

Academic Affairs Business Services

Academic Affairs Business Services (AABS) provides centralized financial and operational support to a broad group of academic support units within Academic Affairs. As a shared services team, AABS partners with units, specifically those without dedicated internal business staff, to deliver efficient, consistent, and compliant business support.

What We Do

Provides centralized financial and operational support to academic support units within Academic Affairs, specifically those without dedicated internal business staff
Guides units through university systems, policies, and business processes
Supports budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning
Promotes efficient, consistent, and compliant business practices
Offers tailored, unit-specific support while maintaining standardized processes
Partners with units on strategic planning and problem-solving
Helps reduce administrative burden so units can focus on teaching, research, and student success

Units We Support

How to Utilize AABS

Who We Are

Director	Assistant Director
Amanda Pleasent	Vacant

Business Services Team
Kathleen Carnelli	Victoria Kuryan	Sarah Farrell	Darren Thorne	Taylor Robichaud