
Mark Morten
Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations (DARBO)
Areas of Responsibility
As fiscal officer for the Office of the Provost, the Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations (DARBO) oversees budget, contracts, purchase orders, provost's faculty awards funding, grant mentorship monitoring and payments, CFOP maintenance, and serves as My UI Financial report assigner.
Biography
Mark Morten is the Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations (DARBO) in the Office of the Provost at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing and managing the academic affairs budget, processing contracts and requisitions, and supporting operational planning across the division. He serves as a key member of the Provost Leadership Team, the Deans and Directors Council, and the Chancellor’s Administrative Council.
Mr. Morten brings over a decade of experience in fiscal management and higher education operations. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from DeVry University, an M.B.A. from the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, and an M.Ed. in School Business Management from Northern Ãå±±½ûµØ University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy at Northern Ãå±±½ûµØ University, with research focused on pupil transportation funding in Ãå±±½ûµØ and its implications for educational equity and policy development.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Morten is actively engaged in community service. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Memorial Garden and volunteers with several local organizations, including the Central Ãå±±½ûµØ Daylily Society, Springfield Civic Garden Club, Central Ãå±±½ûµØ Philippine American Society, and the Lincoln Land Beekeepers Association.
last updated 2025-6-10