The shuffle in Eastern Michigan University's administrative
ranks were many this summer.
While a familiar face to many will serve as EMU's executive
vice president until a national search takes place, there
are a number of new persons at top levels. Enrollment management
has a new vice president; Continuing Education has a new
dean; and the physical plant has undergone an overhaul
at the top.
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Loppnow |
Don Loppnow, provost and vice president
for academic affairs, was appointed executive vice president
by the Board of Regents Aug. 16. After the Board announced
the firing of former president John Fallon in July, Loppnow
was appointed executive vice president, heading an executive
committee comprised of Freman Hendrix,
chief governmental relations officer; Janice Stroh,
vice president for business and finance; and Joseph
Pollack, director of Charter Schools.
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Simpkins |
Karen Simpkins, interim associate vice
president of human resources since Feb. 1, 2006, was named
acting vice president of Student Affairs March 5, 2007.
She replaced
Jim Vick, the former vice president for
Student Affairs, who was placed on administrative leave
in March. Vick was eventually separated from EMU July 16.
Simpkins also is still serving as the interim associate
vice president of human resources.
Simpkins received her Juris Doctorate from the University
of Toledo; and her master's degree in educational psychology
and her bachelor's degree in sociology, both from Eastern
Michigan University.
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Reidsma |
While Simpkins is serving in the dual leadership role
in Student Affairs and Human Resources, Craig
Reidsma is serving as acting associate vice
president in human resources. Reidsma has
been with the University since 1986. He previously served
as director of compensation, employment and human resources
since July 1, 2002. 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.
Tom Green was named vice president for
enrollment management, effective June 1. Previously, Green
was interim associate vice president for enrollment services
and special consultant for California State University,
Monterey Bay, from 2006-2007. Before that, he was associate
vice president for enrollment services at Seton Hall University
from 2000-2006. Green received his doctorate from Seton
Hall; his master's degree from the American Conservatory
of Music in Chicago, Ill.; and his bachelor's degree from
the University of Iowa.
Green replaces Bernice Lindke, who served as interim vice
president for enrollment management during 2006-2007. Lindke
returned to her position as associate vice president for
enrollment management May 31.
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Heighes |
Bob Heighes was named acting police
chief of the Department of Public Safety, effective July
6. He replaced Cindy Hall, who was separated
from EMU in July. Heighes has worked for DPS since 1984,
starting as a campus police officer. He was promoted to
sergeant Feb. 16, 1997, and became lieutenant Feb. 14,
2005. Heighes received his bachelor's degree in public
safety administration from Eastern Michigan University.
Like the top ranks, the physical plant underwent a major
retooling.
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Donegan |
John Donegan was appointed associate
vice president, facilities, effective Aug. 1. He previously
was director, facilities management and senior director,
plant operations at the University of Toledo from 2000-2007.
Donegan received his MBA from the University of Findlay
in Findlay, Ohio, and his bachelor's degree in engineering
from Ohio State University. He replaces Tony
Catner, who
was terminated Jan. 26.
Chad Crocker was named director, facilities
maintenance, effective Aug. 1. Previously, Crocker was
assistant director of facilities at Texas Wesleyan University
from 2006-2007, Crocker also had served as supervisor of
the central plant at Texas Women's University in Denton,
Texas, from 2004-2006. Crocker received his MBA from the
University of North Texas; his bachelor's degree in criminal
justice administration from Park University in Parkville,
Mo.; and his associate's degree in liberal arts from the
University of North Dakota Lake Region at Grand Forks
Air Force Base in Grand Forks, N.D. Crocker replaced Larry
Ward, who retired March 31.
Dieter Otto, midnight zone manager for
the physical plant from 2004-2007, was promoted to director
of custodial, motor pool and grounds services. He assumed
his duties July 16. Before he was a zone manager, Otto
was a custodial foreperson from 2002-2004. Otto
received his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary individual
studies, business, technology, math and science from Eastern
Michigan University. Otto replaces
Melinda Ostrander, who was terminated
Jan. 26.
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Bond |
Byron Bond was appointed dean of Continuing
Education, effective July 16. Bond is responsible for EMU's
off-campus and online programs, non-credit programs, the
weekend University, Workforce Education, Prior Learning
Assessment, Academic Programs Abroad and a variety of training
corporate initiatives.
Bond previously was dean of continuing education and outreach
at Eastern Kentucky University, executive director of the
Division of Lifelong Learning at Indiana State University
and associate vice president of extended instructional
services at Vincennes University. He currently serves
on the University Continuing Education Association ((UCEA)
Commission on Leadership and Management.
Bond replaces Mary Sue Marz, who returned to the faculty
as a professor of nursing July 15. Marz had served
as interim dean of Continuing Education (the position was
formerly associate vice president for extended program)
since Nov. 1, 2004.
Andrew Holmes was appointed director
of instructional technology and information management
of Continuing Education, effective July 2. Holmes had been
the manager of course development of distance education
since July 2002. Holmes received his master's degree in
adult education from Pennsylvania State University and
his bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Michigan
University.
Jody Cebina was appointed director of enrollment management
and online services for Continuing Education, effective
July 2. Cebina had been the assistant director for distance
education within Continuing Education since 2003. Cebina
received his bachelor's degree in economics from Eastern
Michigan University.
Clark Smith, news director for 89.1
WEMU, was named program director for the station May 18.
Smith, an EMU alumnus who has been with WEMU for 27 years,
will remain as news director while overseeing all programming
operations.
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Smith |
"In order for WEMU to move to the next level of service,
WEMU needs the guidance of a program director," WEMU General
Manager Art Timko. "We are fortunate to have Clark Smith,
an outstanding radio professional, to oversee program content,
format, staff and schedule."
"We've reached the point where we need to chart a course
for the future and I'm very pleased to have a stronger
role in making the changes needed to keep WEMU growing
and thriving for years to come," Smith said. "We're embarking
on our strongest effort yet to bring new listeners into
the WEMU audience, and I think folks are really going to
like what they hear as well as appreciate our greater visibility
in the community."
Key administrative moves also tok place in three of the
six colleges during the summer.
College of Arts and Sciences
Ross Nord, a professor of chemistry,
was appointed interim department head of chemistry, effective
July 1. Nord received his doctorate in physical chemistry
from Iowa State University and his bachelor's degree in
chemistry from the University of Minnesota. Nord replaces
Maria Miletti, who returned to the faculty
as a professor of chemistry July 1. Miletti had served
as interim department head of chemistry since Aug, 24,
2005.
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Petrescu |
Claudia Petrescu, assistant professor
of political science, was appointed interim department
head of political science, effective July 1. Pestrescu
received her doctorate in public and international affairs
from the University of Pittsburgh; her master's degree
in social and public policy from Duquesne University; and
another master's degree in economics from Babes-Bolyai
University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Petrescu replaces Raymond Rosenfeld,
who returned to the faculty as a professor of political
science July 1. Rosenfeld has served as interim department
head of political science since Jan. 1, 2005, and had been
department head since July 1, 2005.
Jo Ann Aebersold, professor of foreign
languages and bilingual studies (FLABS), was appointed
interim department head of FLABS, effective Aug. 1. Aebersold
received her doctorate in linguistics and her master's
degree in education TESL, both from the University of Michigan;
and her bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature
from Ohio State University.
Aebersold replaces Elizabeth Morgan, who returned to the
faculty as a professor of FLABS Aug. 1. Morgan had served
as interim department head of FLABS from 2002-2004, and
had been department head since Jan. 1, 2005.
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Mehuron |
Kate Mehuron, a professor of history
and philosophy, was appointed department head of history
and philosophy July 1. Mehuron received her doctorate and
master's degree in philosophy, both from Vanderbilt University;
and her bachelor's degree in humanities from the College
of Sante Fe.
Carol Freedman-Doan, a professor of
psychology, was appointed interim department head
of psychology, effective Aug. 1. She replaces John
Knapp, who returned to the faculty as a psychology professor,
effective Sept. 1. Knapp had served as interim department
head of psychology from 2003-2005, and had been department
head since July 1, 2005.
Carol Haddad returned to the faculty
as a professor in the School of Technology Studies, effective
Sept. 1. She had served as interim director of Women's
Studies/gender programs since Sept. 1, 2006.
College of Business
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Higgins |
LaVerne Higgins, chair of the department
of industrial relations and human resource management at
LeMoyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., since 2005, was
appointed associate dean of the College of Business, effective
Sept. 1.
Higgins had been at LeMoyne College
since 1994. During her tenure there, she also had served
as the interim dean of management and associate professor
of industrial relations. Higgins received her doctorate
in human resource management/organizational behavior
from the University of Oregon; and her MBA and her bachelor's
degree in child psychology, both from the University
of Minnesota.
She replaces Denise Tanguay, who returns to the faculty
as a professor of management in the COB, effective
Sept. 1. Tanguay had served as associate dean of the COB
since June 1, 2003.
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Ahmad |
Imtiaz Ahmad will serve as department
head for computer information systems, effective Sept.
1. Ahmad has been a professor of computer information
systems at EMU since 1985. He chaired the CIS Personnel
Committee during 2006. He received his doctorate and master's
degree, both in electrical engineering from the University
of Ottawa; and his bachelor's degree from the University
of Punjab, India.
"The department has been working to review its programs,
had developed some recruiting strategies and has actively
engaged in a reconstituted advisory board," said David
Mielke, dean of the College of Business. "I
am confident that Imtiaz's leadership will help continue
the positive direction that the department faculty have
already established."
College of Technology
Morell Boone, interim dean of the College
of Technology since May 1, 2006, was named permanent dean
of the COT, effective July 20. Boone received his doctorate
in instructional design, development and evaluation; and
his master's degree in library and information studies,
both from Syracuse University. He received his bachelor's
degree in education from Kutztown State University in Kutztown,
Pa.
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Beougher |
Lt. Col. David B. Beougher was appointed
head of the ROTC program with the department of military
science, effective June 2007.
LTC Beougher's military training includes the Air
Defense Officer Basic Course, Transportation Officer
Basic Qualification Course, Combined Logistics' Officer
Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, Air
Assault School, and the 10th Mountain Division Rappelmaster
School. He received his doctorate and master's degree
in history, both from Penn State University; and his bachelor's
degree in Modern European Studies and American History
from Vanderbilt University.
Halle Library
Elaine Logan was appointed associate
university librarian of Halle Library, effective Aug. 20.
Logan most recently was therapeutic area and scientific
information services lead since 2006 for Pfizer Global
Research and Development, Ann Arbor Laboratories. Logan
had worked at Pfizer since 1986, serving in a number of
positions, including manager and senior manager, research
library services; site head, information management; and
information management global operations lead.
Logan received her master's degree in library and information
science from the University of Michigan and her bachelor's
degree from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio.
