About the Center
The help you need. All in one place.
The Shared Services Center helps members of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) navigate processes and streamline operations in support teaching, research, and outreach.
Our units serve the academic, business, research, infrastructure, and technology needs of our community. We use innovative and creative solutions to enhance the achievements of CLAS faculty, staff, and students.
Our Units
Business Center
The Business Center manages the College's administrative and non-research fiscal activities. It assists CLAS employees with budgets, purchases, staffing, data, and more. The Center is dedicated to improving efficiency through new systems and in-house business applications.
Facilities
CLAS Facilities manages the upkeep of the College's buildings, classrooms, and research spaces. They assist faculty, staff, and researchers with building access, moves, and renovations. They also act as liaisons between the College and UConn Facilities Operations.
Grant Management Services
Grant Management Services (GMS) helps researchers apply for, secure, and track funding awards. GMS staff assist with proposal preparation, budget development, and coordination with other campus offices. They also provide financial and reporting support once awards are secured.
Information Technology
CLAS Information Technology (IT) supports and advocates for the technology needs of the College's employees. IT professionals provide technical support to the Dean's Office, faculty, staff, and researchers. They also work with IT staff in CLAS departments and collaborate with UConn's Information Technology Services.
Our Priorities
The CLAS Shared Services Center is committed to:
- Integrity. We provide a transparent approach to decision-making, process improvement, and data collection.
- Collaboration. We partner with the University to enhance efficiency and support the College’s core missions of teaching, research, and outreach.
- Staff support. We promote knowledge transfer and provide opportunities for inclusion, mentorship, and professional development.
- Innovation. We embrace technological advancement to improve operations and serve as leaders for other business areas across the University.
- Consistency. We develop business operation standards across the College.