Mark Morten
Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations (DARBO)
Areas of Responsibility
As fiscal officer for the Office of the Provost, the Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations (DARBO) oversees budget, contracts, purchase orders, provost's faculty awards funding, grant mentorship monitoring and payments, CFOP maintenance, and serves as My UI Financial report assigner.
Biography
Mark Morten is the Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations (DARBO) in the Office of the Provost at the University of Illinois Springfield. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing and managing the academic affairs budget, processing contracts and requisitions, and supporting operational planning across the division. He serves as a key member of the Provost Leadership Team, the Deans and Directors Council, and the Chancellor’s Administrative Council.
Mr. Morten brings over a decade of experience in fiscal management and higher education operations. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from DeVry University, an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois Springfield, and an M.Ed. in School Business Management from Northern Illinois University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy at Northern Illinois University, with research focused on pupil transportation funding in Illinois and its implications for educational equity and policy development.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Morten is actively engaged in community service. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Memorial Garden and volunteers with several local organizations, including the Central Illinois Daylily Society, Springfield Civic Garden Club, Central Illinois Philippine American Society, and the Lincoln Land Beekeepers Association.
last updated 2025-6-10