Faculty/Staff 
Welcome to Contract Administration Contract Administration is here to help you with any contracting needs you might have. Contracts by definition are any written form of documentation legally obligating the University for performance or monetary issues, regardless of cost, source of funds and/or no cost agreements. As part of that responsibility, we review, route, and obtain the signatures of the parties of any agreement.
Because the University can be legally bound by such contracts, it is important that Contract Administration review the terms and conditions of every contract. We obtain the review and signature of the Assistant Attorney General, and because the University is self-insured for general liability losses, we stage all agreements for Risk Management review prior to execution to minimize both tort and contractual liability expenses. When necessary, we route contracts to the Board of Trustees and/or the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Contract Administration can help you avoid the pitfalls of contracting, and will work with you to produce a dependable, fully executed contract.
Signature Authority List
Signature Authorities are individuals authorized by the President to sign contractual agreements obligating the University, regardless of the source of funds or location of performance for the contract.
View current Signature Authority List
Oct. 19, 2011
Western Washington University contracts in accordance with guidelines as established by the Washington State Administrative & Accounting Manual.
According to the Office of Financial Management, “The State Administrative & Accounting Manual, also known as SAAM, provides control and accountability over financial and administrative affairs of the State of Washington, and assists agencies in gathering and maintaining information needed for the preparation of financial statements. The policies and procedures in this manual are the minimum requirements that state agencies must meet. An agency may adopt additional policies and procedures in greater detail as long as the agency meets the required minimum standards.”
Chapter 15 - Outlines the rules and regulations regarding Personal Service Contracts at Western Washington University.
Chapter 16 - Explains the rules and regulations regarding Client Service Contracts at Western Washington University.
Location:
Administrative Services Building (#47)
333 32nd Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-1420
Mailing Address :
PO Box 29240
Bellingham, WA 98228-1420
Contact Information:
Phone: 360-650-3127
FAX: 360-650-6532
Mail Stop: 1440
Email: ContractAdmin@wwu.edu
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sally McKecknie, Director of Business Services
AC143, MS1420
360-650-3127
sally.mckechnie@wwu.edu
Leslie Geiger, Contracts Assistant
AC140B, MS1420
360-650-2439
leslie.geiger@wwu.edu
