Staff Directory

The following is an outline of the areas of responsibility in the Bursar's Office and the names and phone numbers of Bursar staff you may call for information and assistance. By clicking the name, you can send your question to the staff person at the Bursar's Office service account.

Don Barnett - Bursar
852-6892

Direct the operational, financial and personnel activities of the Bursar's Office. Full responsibility for the collection and depositing of University and affiliated corporation revenues; disbursement and collection of student loans; and, deposits of departmental transmittals.

Carol Babb - Associate Bursar
852-6894

Provide Management support to Bursar by sharing responsibility for overall operations within the Bursar's Office. Coordinate the Administration of campus-based federal loan programs including directing of the computer related activities.

Student Receivables

Steve Stratton - Accounts Receivables Manager
852-6507

Direct and supervise the collection of all past-due receivables for the Bursar's Office. Monitor the collection activity for the campus-based loan programs (Federal Perkins Loans, Primary Care Loan, Health Professions Loan and Nursing Loan) as well as accounts for past-due student receivables (tuition, housing, etc.) Oversee credit bureau reporting and data exchange as well as responsible for problem resolution of consumer disputes related to credit reporting. Manage/handle difficult and/or sensitive communication in person and/or in writing. Responsible for overseeing all bankruptcy activity. Provide back up on systems issues related to the Loan Management System (LMS).

Patricia Malone - Student Receivables Repayment Specialist
852-6843

Collection and negotiation of suitable payment arrangements for delinquent tuition accounts. Assist in course and charge petition process. Serve as facilitator of collections through primary collection agency, including preparing agency placement and maintaining tracking report.

Loans

Kristine Walters - Loan Repayment Specialist
852-2687

Collection and negotiation of suitable payment arrangements for delinquent Federal Perkins Student Loan, Health Professions, Primary Care, Nursing and Loans to Disadvantaged Students accounts. Monitor account due diligence requirements. Assist in review and implementation of Perkins regulations. Liason with contracted collection agency. Department of Education, campus departments, state agencies, and student loan department of other universities regarding delinquent Perkins accounts.

Carrie McCubbins - Loan Account Specialist
852-6505

Coordinates student loan system processing including organizing, scheduling, and overseeing loan disbursements and entrance/exit interviews for borrowers; coordinates daily work flow. Processes loan deferment and cancellation forms for Health Professions, Nursing & Perkins loan programs.

Cashiering & Tuition

Heidi Pence - Head Cashier
852-6780

Provide support for in-person and telephone customer service. Liason for staff/student inquiries regarding transmittals, deposits, and student account payments. Responsible for distribution of: endorsement stamps, deposit slips, and locked money bags.

Sandra Cole - Student Financials Mgr
852-6872

Responsible for the processing of all faculty/staff tuition remission, including tuition remission for dependents, faculty/staff spouse transfers, senior citizens and responsible for certification of employment for participation in the Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program. Manage the Bursar’s Office processing of Metro College students.