Michael B. Cline, PE, PTOE
Senior Vice President for Administrative Operations &
Chief Operating Officer, Indianapolis
Who We Are
Get to know more about the Administrative Operations organization with the many resources provided below.
Our Purpose
We Power Purdue
Defines why we exist as an organization and allows each person in AO to understand how they contribute to the organization.
Our Guiding Principles
Safe. Reliable. Transformative.
Define what we do and serve as the foundation
for our organizational goals.
Our Values
Be Respectful. Demonstrate Teamwork. Commit to Performance Excellence.
Behaviors that define how we perform our jobs.
Our Initiatives
The following initiatives drive our performance in alignment with Purdue’s strategic initiatives.
1. Place
We plan, construct, and operate a top-tier campus environment providing the necessities that enable Purdue to meet its academic, research and service missions.
2. Operational Processes
We develop, maintain, and improve processes and data utilization to better our operational performance, maintain student affordability and reduce enterprise risk.
3. Welcoming + Safe
We provide a hospitable, safe, and secure campus experience that includes amenities tailored to the needs of our customers.
4. Energy
We deliver reliable and affordable utility services to Purdue while pursuing innovative technologies for long-term clean energy solutions.
5. Recruit + Retain
We provide a culture that attracts, develops, and retains a quality workforce.
Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights
Fiscal Year Highlights
The Administrative Operations Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights includes many of the organization’s 2025 fiscal year achievements and accomplishments, as well as information about our units and departments, financials, key performance indicators, people and awards.
Senior Administration
Jay Wasson, PE, MBA, MSCE
Physical Facilities and Public Safety
Vice President and Chief Safety Officer
