All,
 
Recently, several situations have arisen where individuals who are not
authorized to sign agreements have signed them on behalf of UTEP.
 
Only individuals who Dr. Natalicio has delegated authority (in
writing) to sign contracts, agreements, interagency agreements,
memoranda of understanding, etc., are authorized to do so.  We keep
the current list of delegations on the VPBA web site at
http://admin.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=17269. 
 
Please remind your faculty and staff that they do not have authority
to sign these types of documents.  
 
For Purchasing type contracts and agreements, the Director of
Purchasing, Danny Avitia, has authority to sign.  For most other
contracts, etc., the delegation to sign has been assigned to Cindy
Villa.  
 
There is a process for obtaining Cindy's signature.  If your
department wishes to enter into any of the above listed types of
contracts, please have them complete the attached Contract Cover
Letter to three original contracts and route as appropriate for
signatures, ultimately arriving in the VPBA for Cindy's signature.
Cindy's signature block is:
 
no Villa
Vice President for Business Affairs
 
Should you or anyone in your department have questions regarding the
contract process, or need assistance with a contract, please feel free
to have them contact me.  I also conduct Business Contract Process
Training through PACE each semester.  
 
Thank you for your attention to this matter,
 
Beverley
Cynthia Vizca