The appointment of a new provost and a vice president
for communications headlined new administrators added to
the Eastern Michigan University ranks during the summer
months. In addition, EMU President Sue Martin established
a Cabinet to replace the Strategic Operations Council and
streamline the decision-making process.
Major administrative changes that took place over the
late spring and summer months are:
Jack Kay, 58, was named EMU's provost
and executive vice president, which became effective Aug.
1. Kay's annual salary is $252,000 and a one-time signing
bonus of $20,000.
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Kay |
From September 2005 to February 2007, Kay served as provost
and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University
of Michigan-Flint. He served as interim chancellor at U-M
Flint from January 2007 to August 2008, and then returned
as provost. He also served as acting vice chancellor
for Institutional Advancement from October 2008 to July
2009. He was a professor of communication at the University
of Michigan-Flint. His expertise and scholarship are in
the areas of rhetoric, political communication and hate
crimes.
Accomplishments at the University of Michigan-Flint include
substantial undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth,
general education reform, establishment of Genesee Early
College High School, implementation of academic program
review, campus internationalization and successful completion
of a capital campaign.
Kay was a professor of communication at Wayne State University
from 1990-2005 and an associate professor of speech communication
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1985-1990.
Kay received his doctorate in communication from Wayne
State University in 1979. He received his master's degree
from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1975 and
an undergraduate degree from Wayne State in speech and
political science in 1974.
Bernice Lindke was named to the permanent
position of vice president for student affairs and enrollment
management, effective April 21.
Lindke has more than 17 years of experience in administrative
positions within higher education. While at Eastern Michigan,
she has served as director of financial aid, associate
vice president for enrollment services, interim vice president
for enrollment management and interim vice president for
student affairs. She was named interim vice president for
student affairs and enrollment management in May 2008.
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Lindke |
Prior to joining Eastern Michigan in 1981, Lindke worked
as a contract manager and senior accountant in the local
government sector.
She is active in community organizations such as the American
Red Cross Blood Raising Committee, the American Heart Association's
Start Heart Walk, the Forum Club and the Michigan Prisoner
Reentry Initiative Advisory Committee.
Lindke has a master's degree in public administration
and a bachelor's degree in business administration, both
from Eastern Michigan University.
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Lumm |
John Lumm, interim chief financial officer
since April 2008, is now the chief financial officer. President
Martin extended his employee consultant contract for another
year, but without the interim designation, it was announced
Aug. 19.
“This is an exciting opportunity to enhance our
executive team with successful and proven professionals,” Martin
said. “Over
the last 17 months since he was named interim chief financial
officer, John Lumm has helped us navigate the challenging
economic environment facing all institutions of higher
education. He has fostered openness and transparency through
establishment of a campus Budget Council and other forums. "
Lumm was named interim chief financial officer in March
2008. He joined EMU after retiring from Ford Motor Company
in 2007 as controller for Powertrain Operations. Lumm had
spent 28 years with the company. Lumm received his MBA
in finance in 1979 from the University of Michigan and
a bachelor's degree in economics from Ohio Wesleyan in
1973.
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Kraft |
Walter Kraft was named vice president
for communications, effective Aug. 10, pending approval
from the Board of Regents. Kraft had been executive vice
president of Caponigro Public Relations in Southfield,
Mich., since 2002. His experience includes working
with clients in education, health care, banking and transportation
where his responsibilities included leading media relations
efforts, strategic planning, crisis management and a wide
range of external and internal communications activities.
Kraft started at Caponigro as a vice president in 1998.
He was named senior vice president in 2000.
From 1992-1997, Kraft was news director at WXYZ-TV7 in
Detroit, where he was responsible for day-to-day editorial
coverage and supervised a staff of 100. During his
time at WXYZ, he created award-winning special projects/
investigative units, which won several national awards
including the Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Award
for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Prior to
his work as news director, he was a writer and producer
at the station and earned three Detroit Emmy Awards. He
received a bachelor's degree in telecommunications from
Michigan State University.
Arthur Timko, director/general manager
of WEMU 89.1 FM, served as interim vice president for communications
and public affairs since March 30, 2009. Timko returned
to his previous WEMU duties Aug. 6.
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Donegan |
John Donegan, formerly associate vice
president of facilities, has a new title as chief of operations,
which was effective July 7. His duties, responsibilities
and reports will remain the same. Donegan had been associate
vice president of facilities since Aug. 1, 2007, when he
first came to EMU. Donegan received his MBA from the University
of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, and his bachelor's degree
in engineering from Ohio State University.
James Gallaher was named EMU's new Chief
Human Resources Officer Aug 19, pending Board of Regents'
approval. Since April 2008, Gallaher was director of training
and professional development. Before that, he was
senior human resources consultant at General Motors and
was in various HR positions at GM since 1999. Gallaher
earned his doctorate in human resource development from
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC),
an MBA and master of education degrees from UIUC, and a
master's degree in workforce education and development
from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Gallaher’s
new salary will be $120,000.
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Gallaher |
“James Gallaher brings great energy and leadership
to our HR team,” said EMU President Sue Martin. “Over
the past year, he has led numerous initiatives and is highly
regarded by his colleagues in HR and across the University.
His appointment reflects our strong commitment to the professionalism
of our human resources functions.”
“This is a great time at EMU. We have an outstanding
foundation of personnel with a commitment to continuous
improvement and staff development," Gallaher said. "I look
forward to expanding my responsibilities and helping to
lead EMU to even greater success in the future.”
Before Gallaher's appointment, Craig Reidsma,
director of compensation, employment and human resource
information systems, had served as the interim chief human
resources officer (CHRO) since July 7. The title CHRO
also was changed recently from associate vice president
of human resources. Reidsma received his master's degree
in healthcare administration from Central Michigan University
and his bachelor's degree in human resources from Lawrence
Institute of Technology. Reidsma briefly filled the void
left when Karen
Simpkins,
interim associate vice president for human resources, retired
July 6. Simpkins had worked at EMU in a variety of capacities
for 33 years.
David Woike, interim associate vice president
of academic affairs since December 2008, returned as department
head of music and dance Sept. 1. A replacement for associate
vice president of academic affairs has not yet been named.
Whitney Prince, who served as interim
department head of music and dance since December 2008,
returned to the faculty Sept. 1.
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Hazaert |
Don Hazaert, assistant director for
government relations, was promoted to interim chief government
relations officer, effective June 8. Hazaert replaced Freman
Hendrix, who took a voluntary adviser position
on new Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's crisis management team.
Hazaert received his master's degree in higher education
administration from Eastern Michigan University and his
bachelor's degree in political science from the University
of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Adam Meyer, of Kirkwood. Mo., was named
Students with Disabilities Director, effective Sept. 9,
pending Board of Regents approval. Before coming to EMU,
Meyer was disability services program manager at Saint
Louis University from 2008-2009 and disability services
counselor there from 2004-2008. Meyer received his doctorate
in higher education administration from Saint Louis University,
his master's degree in rehabilitation counseling at Southern
Illinois University and his bachelor's degree in marketing
from Saint Louis University.
James Lyddy, of Ann Arbor, was named
director of the Autism Center, effective May 26. Previously,
Lyddy was executive director of the P.L.A.Y. Project (Play
and Language for Autistic Youngsters) in Ann Arbor from
2005-2008. Lyddy received a master's degree in engineering
design and a bachelor's degree in engineering science from
Tufts University.
Amy Sanderson, of Ann Arbor, was named
associate director of the Autism Center, effective May
7. Previously, Sanderson worked as director of advertising
for Farmer Jack Supermarkets from 1996 to 2001, and as
a senior account executive at MARS Advertising from 1994-1996.
She received a bachelor's degree in applied arts from Central
Michigan University.
"I am looking forward to establishing a dynamic Students
with Disabilities Services department dedicated to ensuring
that students with disabilities have an accessible educational
experience by expanding upon many great things already
in place," Meyer said.
New management structure
On Aug. 19, Eastern Michigan announced the formation of
a new executive management structure to replace the Strategic
Operations Council and streamline the decision-making process.
The moves include the establishment of a Cabinet, which
includes President Susan Martin; Provost and Executive
Vice President Jack Kay; Vice President for Communications
Walter Kraft; Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment
Management Bernice Lindke; Vice President for Advancement
Donald Loppnow; and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
to the Board of Regents John Lumm.
A new Executive Council will include those named above,
plus Chief of Operations John Donegan; Chief Human Resources
Officer James Gallaher; Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
Derrick Gragg; Chief Government Relations Officer Don Hazaert
(interim); Executive Director of Board Affairs and Secretary
to Board of Regents Jacqueline Kurtz; General Counsel/University
Attorney Ken McKanders; Executive Director, Public Safety
Greg O’Dell; and Chief Information Officer Connie
Schaffer (interim).
College of Arts and Sciences
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Fleischmann |
Arnold Fleischmann, of Atlanta, Ga.,
was named department head of political science, effective
July 1. His position also includes tenure at the rank of
professor. Prior to coming to EMU, Fleischmann was associate
professor of political science at the University of Georgia
from 1990 to the present. His research interests include
assessment of local economic development strategies, and
local representation and the quality of urban life. He
received a doctorate from the University of Texas and a
bachelor's degree in economics from the University of St.
Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Fleischmann replaces Claudia
Petrescu, who returned to
the faculty July 1. Petrescu had been department head of
political science since July 1, 2007.
Richard Sambrook, of Richmond, Ky.,
was named department head of geography and geology, effective
July 1. His position also includes tenure at the rank of
professor. Previously, he was professor of geography at
Eastern Kentucky University from 1994 to the present. His
areas of specialization include Latin America, population
and migration, economic development and ecotourism. He
received a doctorate in geography, a master's degree in
geography and a bachelor's degree in anthropology from
Michigan State University. Robert Jones,
department head of geography and geology since March 1,
2008, returned to the faculty July 1, 2009.
Colin Blakely was promoted from interim
department head of art to department head, art, effective
July 1. Blakely received a master in fine arts in photography
from the University of New Mexico and a bachelor of arts
degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. He
began teaching at Eastern in 2001.
Chris Gardner, interim department head
of math since August 2008, became permanent department
head of math Sept. 1, 2009.
James Carroll, a professor in the department
of physics and astronomy, became interim head of the department
Sept. 1. Alexandria Oakes,
department head of physics since July 1, 2005, returned
to the faculty Sept. 1.
College of Business
Jens Stephan, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was
named department head of accounting and finance, effective
July 1. His position also includes tenure at the rank of
professor. Prior to EMU, Stephan was interim department
head of accounting and finance at the University of Cincinnati
from 2006 to the present. He received a doctorate
from Cornell University, an MBA from Pennsylvania State
University, and a bachelor's degree from the University
of Michigan. David Mielke, dean of the
College of Business, took on the additional duties of department
head of accounting and finance July 1, 2008, and served
in that capacity until Stephan was hired.
College of Education
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Winters |
David Winters, of Devens, Mass., was
named department head of special education, effective July
1. His position also includes tenure at the rank of associate
professor. Prior to coming to EMU, Winters was executive
director of clinical affairs, 32nd degree Masonic Learning
Centers for Children, Inc. He received a doctorate
in communication sciences and disorders-learning disabilities
from Northwestern University, a master of arts in teaching
from Rockford College, Rockford, Ill., and received a bachelor's
degree in Bible and music from Pillsbury Baptist Bible
College in Owatonna, Minn. Winters replaces Michael
Bretting, the associate dean
of the College of Education, who took on additional duties
as department head of special education since July 1, 2008.
College of Health and Human Services
Betty Beard was promoted from interim
director of nursing to director of nursing, effective July
1. Beard received a doctorate in higher education administration
from the University of Michigan, a master of science in
nursing from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree
in nursing from the University of Michigan. She has been
at EMU since December 1976.
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Alvarez |
Ann Alvarez, of Kailua, Hawaii, was
named director of social work, effective Aug. 17. Her position
also includes tenure at the rank of professor. Previously,
she was associate professor and director of distance education
at the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work at the University
of Hawaii at Manoa from 2005 to the present. Her
research interests include issues of race and gender; social
work education through distance education; and cross-cultural
comparisons of social service needs and programs. Alvarez
received a doctorate in social work and sociology, a master's
degree in social work and a master's degree in sociology
from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor's degree
from Antioch College. Alvarez replaces Marjorie
Ziefert, who returned to the
faculty Aug. 17. Ziefert had been director of social work
since May 1, 2005.
College of Technology
Polly Buchanan, associate dean in the
College of Technology since Sept. 1, 2006, returned to
the faculty Sept. 1. No replacement for the position of
associate dean has yet been named.
