2008 Woodie Awards
New director for student accounts
Zohaib Ahmaad
Issue date: 11/7/08 Section: News
Gregory Atkins has been appointed director of Student Accounts/Bursar at Drexel University by Thomas Elzey, senior vice president for finance, treasurer and chief financial officer.
"Greg [Atkins] is committed to providing superior customer service to students, parents, faculty and staff, and welcomes the opportunity to enhance the profile of the student accounts office," Elzey said in his official announcement of his appointment.
"Consistent with President Papadakis's Students First initiative, I have a vision and commitment to provide to our students, parents, faculty, alumni and Drexel community members the best possible customer service," Atkins said.
This includes better communication between the Student Accounts/Bursar office and "the Drexel student, parent or Drexel community member."
"By listening to the issue, we can establish a more clear line of communication, and together we can resolve problems or issues that may arise," Atkins said.
Atkins recognized the sensitive nature of financial issues as he discussed his mission to hear, evaluate and respond with options when such issues arise.
This idea of reaching out to help and becoming a valuable resource when dealing with student financial related issues "is key to creating a positive, professional and productive environment. These key principals of being positive, professional and productive are the foundation of my principals for our Student Accounts/Bursar Office," Atkins said.
Akins added that at times, there may be hardships, errors in judgment or misunderstandings when dealing with student financial issues, yet being able to properly communicate will help resolve these sensitive issues, and therein lies his foundation for the Student Accounts/Bursar Office.
Atkins has over 20 years of experience in dealing with both private and public universities. He served as director of student financial services at Coe college, and student account and loan manager at Cornell college, both located in Iowa.
Afterwards, he moved to Florida State University, where he worked with a population of over 40,000 students as assistant controller of student financial services.
"He brings … a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of student financial services," Elzey said.
"Greg [Atkins] is committed to providing superior customer service to students, parents, faculty and staff, and welcomes the opportunity to enhance the profile of the student accounts office," Elzey said in his official announcement of his appointment.
"Consistent with President Papadakis's Students First initiative, I have a vision and commitment to provide to our students, parents, faculty, alumni and Drexel community members the best possible customer service," Atkins said.
This includes better communication between the Student Accounts/Bursar office and "the Drexel student, parent or Drexel community member."
"By listening to the issue, we can establish a more clear line of communication, and together we can resolve problems or issues that may arise," Atkins said.
Atkins recognized the sensitive nature of financial issues as he discussed his mission to hear, evaluate and respond with options when such issues arise.
This idea of reaching out to help and becoming a valuable resource when dealing with student financial related issues "is key to creating a positive, professional and productive environment. These key principals of being positive, professional and productive are the foundation of my principals for our Student Accounts/Bursar Office," Atkins said.
Akins added that at times, there may be hardships, errors in judgment or misunderstandings when dealing with student financial issues, yet being able to properly communicate will help resolve these sensitive issues, and therein lies his foundation for the Student Accounts/Bursar Office.
Atkins has over 20 years of experience in dealing with both private and public universities. He served as director of student financial services at Coe college, and student account and loan manager at Cornell college, both located in Iowa.
Afterwards, he moved to Florida State University, where he worked with a population of over 40,000 students as assistant controller of student financial services.
"He brings … a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of student financial services," Elzey said.
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