Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has narrowed its search
for a new chief of governmental and community relations
to three finalists. The search, which began Sept. 23 when
the position was posted, netted 95 applicants before it
was closed Oct. 24.
A search/screening committee reviewed the applicants and
initially narrowed the group to seven. On Oct. 30, members
of the search/screening committee conducted telephone interviews
with the seven candidates. The search/screening committee
consisted of EMU President Susan Martin, Regent Gary Hawks,
EMU alum and former State Representative Kirk Profit, Secretary
for the Board of Regents Jackie Kurtz and EMU Chief Financial
Officer John Lumm.
The three finalists are:
Jon Cool, chief of staff, Michigan Sen.
Jud Gilbert
Brian O'Connell, director, state government
affairs, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Felicia Wasson, associate state director-government
affairs, AARP Michigan
The finalists will be scheduled for an on-campus visit,
which will include an open campus forum and an interview
with President Martin, and with the interview committee.
The interview committee is chaired by Chief Financial Officer
John Lumm and includes Provost Jack Kay, Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Bernice Lindke,
Vice President for Communications Walter Kraft, Professor
of Social Work Marcia Bombyk and Associate Professor of
Communication, Media and Theatre Arts Jessica Alexander.
The interview committee will provide recommendations to
President Martin, who will consult with the personnel and
compensation committee of the Board of Regents before making
a final appointment.
Campus forums and interviews with the three finalists
are expected to be completed in early December.
