Leadership & academic community

Institutions are governed by systems—and advanced by people.

UFM leaders, heads, and professors bring different academic traditions to teaching quality, research ethics, civic partnership, and student development.

UFM people & governance directory32 members

UNIVERSITY / LEADERSHIP

Senior leadership

Council oversight, executive leadership, and professional services share responsibility for the university’s long term.

9 PROFILES

Chair of the University Council

Zhang Xiaoyu

张晓宇

With a doctoral background in science and technology and extensive public-administration experience, he oversees Council operations, long-term strategy, governance, and major resource decisions.

Executive Vice-Rector for Education and Academic Development

Steven Smith

史蒂文·史密斯

Holding a doctorate in education and experience in education-policy advisory work, he leads educational strategy, teaching reform, academic development, and cross-unit coordination.

Director of Academic Affairs

Li Hua

李华

A graduate of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences with teaching and academic-management experience, overseeing curriculum, quality assurance, teaching resources, and regulations.

Chief Financial Officer

Mia Jones

米娅·琼斯

With a master’s degree in economics and financial-advisory experience, she oversees budgeting, investment policy, compliance, audit, and long-term financial planning.

Director of Marketing and Communications

Adam Kowalski

亚当·科瓦尔斯基

A business-administration graduate of the University of Warsaw, leading brand strategy, public relations, recruitment communications, media relations, and international promotion.

Director of Campus Safety

John Whitmore

约翰·惠特莫尔

Bringing public-safety and emergency-management experience, he leads risk assessment, incident response, safety systems, drills, and external coordination.

Director of the Center for Student Development

Anna Pola

安娜·波拉

A University of Warsaw graduate with student-affairs experience, overseeing support, leadership development, clubs, volunteering, and campus culture.

Director of Career and Alumni Services

Allen Beck

艾伦·贝克

With experience in higher-education career services, he leads advising, placements, employer partnerships, graduate outcomes, and alumni relations.

Director of Human Resources

Mary Bell

玛丽·贝尔

With experience in organizational management and human resources, she oversees recruitment, job frameworks, development, performance, compensation, and employee relations.

ACADEMIC / DEPARTMENTS