Eastern Michigan University has named Gloria Hage as its
new general counsel, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
The appointment is effective March 1, 2010.
Hage joins Eastern
from the University of Michigan, where she was associate
vice president and deputy general counsel in the Office
of the Vice President and General Counsel, a position
she was in since 2003. The position included
day-to-day oversight of the legal affairs of the University,
which included advising the University of Michigan on
a broad spectrum of matters affecting its schools and
colleges, Health System campus and regional and off-site
facilities.
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Hage joined the University of Michigan in
1992 as assistant general counsel. She also served as
interim chief human resources officer in 2004.
Hage was active in various committees at the University
of Michigan, including the Smoke-Free Task Force, benefits,
policy review, and several search committees. Prior to
joining the University of Michigan, Hage was an associate
attorney at Butzel Long.
"I am delighted to welcome Gloria as a critical addition
to the Eastern Michigan University leadership team," said
Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin. "Gloria
has an outstanding reputation in the education and legal
community, and we know she will make a strong contribution."
"This
is a great opportunity to join one of Michigan's premier
institutions and have a significant role in assisting in
its success and growth," Hage said. "I
am looking forward to getting to know the outstanding faculty, staff and
students at Eastern."
Hage's selection followed an
extensive search. The EMU Executive Council, a broad
group that includes presidential cabinet members and other
top Eastern administrators, interviewed finalists. Ken
McKanders, who has been general counsel since 1987, announced
in November that he was leaving effective Feb. 28, 2010
to pursue other professional opportunities.
Hage received her juris doctorate from the University
of Michigan, as well as
a bachelor's degree in English language and literature. Hage lives in
Northville with her husband, Christopher Miller. They have two children.
Her salary will be $230,000.
