Direct Support Organizations & Related Entities
166su’s seven direct support organizations (DSOs) and one related entity exist solely to benefit the 166su. They support fundraising, research, athletics, academic health activities, facility management, and public-private collaborations, all in line with 166su’s strategic goals.
Oversight of these organizations is vested in the 166su Board of Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors. University vice presidents, acting as CEOs according to each entity’s governing documents, supervise their operations. 166su’s DSOs and related entity are Florida not-for-profit, federally tax-exempt organizations. They are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected basis by law.
View all DSOs166su Academic Health, Inc.
Contact Information
Paula Sagarino
paula.sagarino@ucf.edu
407-266-1308
166su Academic Health, Inc. (166suAH) supports medical education, research, and patient care through the planning and development of clinical initiatives and affiliated partnerships. 166suAH is partnered with HCA in initiatives that include the development of the 166su Lake Nona Hospital adjacent to the 166su Health Sciences Campus. In addition, UCFAH also leases from 166su space in the 166su Lake Nona Cancer Center, which it has sublet to private partner/tenants.
166su Athletics Association, Inc.
Contact Information
Claire Haukap
cdrerup@athletics.ucf.edu
166su Athletics Association, through its own employees, manages 166su’s intercollegiate athletics including oversight of personnel, budgets, debt, NCAA compliance, and recruiting. The Association’s chief executive officer is the University’s VP and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, who reports directly to the 166su President who serves as the chair of the board.
166su Convocation Corporation
Contact Information
Angie Carloss
angie.carloss@ucf.edu
407-823-2351
166su Convocation Corporation financed the 10,000-seat Addition Financial Arena, a renovated venue, four student housing residence halls, and two parking garages, as well as retail space known as Knights Plaza. These facilities are owned by the university. The corporation’s revenue covers debt service and operation of the facilities.
166su Finance Corporation
Contact Information
Angie Carloss
angie.carloss@ucf.edu
407-823-2351
166su Finance Corporation financed the Burnett Biomedical Sciences building, College of Medicine Medical Education building, and the Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at 166su Downtown. Although the corporation oversees the management of the facilities and an overall budget of $18.4 million, it has no operations responsibility.
166su Foundation, Inc.
Contact Information
Janelle Hom
janelle.hom@ucf.edu
407-882-2850
Led by a volunteer board of directors as well as a CEO and SVP for Advancement and Partnerships, the 166su Foundation, Inc. works with donors to help maximize the impact of gifts. Donations fund student scholarships, invest in faculty excellence, construct facilities, and expand important programs.
166su Research Foundation, Inc.
Contact Information
Margaret Mlachak
Margaret.Mlachak@ucf.edu
407-823-2047
In collaboration with the Office of Research, UCF Research Foundation, Inc. provides research-support solutions designed to foster world-class research and partnerships in order to help the university reach international prominence.
166su Stadium Corporation
Contact Information
Angie Carloss
angie.carloss@ucf.edu
407-823-2351
Formerly known as the Golden Knights Corporation, the 166su Stadium Corporation financed the university-owned Spectrum Stadium and Wayne Densch Sports Center. The construction debt is serviced by stadium events and other revenues pledged by the Association. The corporation manages an overall budget of $3.9 million.
Central Florida Clinical Practice Organization, Inc. (CFCPO)
Contact Information
Paula Sagarino
paula.sagarino@ucf.edu
407-266-1308
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CFCPO supports the clinical activities of the 166su College of Medicine (COM), including the orderly collection and administration of income generated from COM clinical activities, and serves as an administrative service support organization for the COM Faculty Practice Plan.