Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Clune
January 2021
Mike Clune
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
University of California, San Francisco
How long have you been at your institution?
9 years at UCSF, but 20 years total with UC
What is your volunteer position for WACUBO?
Board Member at Large
How long have you volunteered with WACUBO?
Nearly 6 years
What do you like most about the opportunities WACUBO gives you as a professional?
I've really enjoyed meeting higher education professionals from other institutions, (particularly stretching beyond the UC system) and learning about how other institutions organize themselves and operate.
What is your greatest professional achievement?
My current role, where I've been for just over year, makes me a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet. It's an honor to be part of that team.
What is the most important professional goal you are currently pursuing, i.e, preparing to give a presentation, launching an initiative or program at work or in your community, etc.?
At UCSF, we have set a major decades-long goal to revitalize our original flagship campus at Parnassus Heights, which is in dire need of seismic upgrades, modernization and expansion. My challenge is to ensure we have adequate financial support to fund the first phase of this effort over the next ten years while balancing other institutional needs.
Is there a resource, i.e, a book, blog, website, etc., that you would recommend to other WACUBO professionals?
I really enjoyed Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. It's a quick read offering some great lessons. When things settle down, I'd like to do some work in this area with my own teams.
What is the best piece of professional advice you have ever received?
Be aware that different people have different needs—some are seeking higher monetary rewards, some want public recognition, some need feedback that they have been heard, some want control of their work, and some are just happy to support the enterprise. Of course, some people need a bit of everything.
Are there any particular stories, insights, etc., from your experiences as a WACUBO volunteer that you would like to share with our colleagues?
Having served on annual conference host and program committees and now supporting professional development activities, I'm impressed with the dedication and collaborative effort put in by fellow volunteers to make these events happen. They are a heavy lift made easier by the contributions of many and their quality is reflected in attendance numbers and esteem for the organization.
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