President's Staff

• Eric R. Gilbertson - President
• Donald Bachand - Dean, College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences
• Steve Barbus - Dean, College of Education
• Lucille Beuthin - Vice President for Public Affairs and Executive Director for Development & SVSU Foundation
• Janalou Blecke - Dean, Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing & Health Sciences
• Gene Hamilton - Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations
• Mary Hedberg - Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Ronald Williams - Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology
• Robert Maurovich - Vice President for Student Services & Enrollment Management
• Jim Muladore - Vice President for Administration & Business Affairs
• Woody Pelton - Special Assistant to the President for International Programs
• Carlos Ramet - Executive Assistant to the President
• Kenneth A. Schindler - Executive Director of Information Technology Services
• Richard Thompson - Ombudsman
• Mamie T. Thorns - Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Programs
• Paul Uselding - Dean, College of Business & Management
• Robert S.P. Yien - Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Eric R. Gilbertson
989.964.4041
erg@svsu.edu

Eric R. Gilbertson became the third president of SVSU in August 1989. Since his arrival, approximately $186 million in construction has been completed on the SVSU campus, with enrollments increasing from 5,915 in fall semester 1989 to 9,168 in fall semester 2003.

President Gilbertson earned a Juris Doctorate degree (with honors) from Cleveland State University. He holds a masters of arts in economics from Ohio University and a bachelor of science degree from Bluffton College (Ohio). Prior to his arrival at SVSU, Dr. Gilbertson served as president of Johnson State College (Vermont), was legal counsel to the Ohio Board of Regents, and was executive assistant to the president of Ohio State University.

Dr. Gilbertson has traveled and lectured extensively in Asia. In 1993 he received an Honorary Doctor of Literature Degree from the University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. He is also involved in many professional and civic organizations.

2003 State of the University Address

2002 State of the University Address

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Donald Bachand
Phone 989.964.4062
dbachand@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/abs

The Dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences is responsible for the administration of thirteen academic departments: Art, Communication, Criminal Justice, English, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Science (and Public Administration), Psychology, Social Work (and Youth Services), Sociology, and Theater. The Dean also administers two graduate programs (Masters in Communication/Multi-Media and Masters in Leadership and Public Administration), the Marshall Fredericks Museum, the Bachelors in Applied Studies, the gender studies minor, the gerontology minor, and the International Studies major.

Steve Barbus
989.964.6067
barbus@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/coe

Lucille Beuthin
989.964.4052
lbeuthin@svsu.edu

The Vice President of Public Affairs and Executive Director of Development and the SVSU Foundation provides leadership to the SVSU Foundation and the Office of University Communications. The Vice President/Executive Director is responsible for advancing the mission of the University by strengthening relationships with key constituencies, both internal and external; heightening public awareness of SVSU as a key cultural, business, and intellectual resource for our region; and raising private funds to support scholarships, programs, capital improvements, and other strategic initiatives.

Janalou Blecke
989.964.4130
blecke@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/nursing

Gene Hamilton
989.964.4069
hamilton@svsu.edu

The Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations is responsible for government relations — state, federal and local. He also works with other campus departments and the president in order to develop data and other supportive material for SVSU's case(s) in Lansing. Also work with Kochville Township administration.

Ronald Williams
989.964.4144
rrwillia@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/set

The Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology is responsible for seven departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. In addition, the College offers one graduate degree; the Masters of Science in Technological Processes. The curricula for the College are designed to prepare students for productive careers in technical and scientific fields or for advanced
graduate study. Our courses emphasize both conceptual understanding and real world projects from local industrial partners.

Dr. Williams received his PhD from the University of Georgia and has taught at Ohio University, Clemson University, and Armstrong Atlantic State University before becoming dean at SVSU in 2003.

Robert Maurovich
989.964.4287
rlm@svsu.edu

The Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management is responsible for the administration of the following offices and services: Academic Advisement Center/Minority Student Services, Career Planning and Placement, College Success Course (Freshman Year Experience) Program, Graduate Admissions, Institutional Research, International Programs, King-Chavez-Parks Initiative, Scholarships and Student Financial Aid, Undergraduate Admissions, Registrar, University Foundation Scholarship Program.

Jim Muladore
989.964.4190
jgm@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/aba

Woody Pelton
989.964.4268
pelton@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/intprog

The Special Assistant to the President for International Programs directs the Office of International Programs which is responsible for recruiting, admitting and assisting international students; coordinating and promoting study abroad programs; developing opportunities for faculty abroad; bringing international guest faculty to campus; supervising the Intensive English Language Program; and promoting other activities to support the internationalization of the campus.

Carlos Ramet
989.964.4042
ramet@svsu.edu

The Executive Assistant to the President acts as liaison between the Chief Administrative Officer and various internal and external sources, addressing inquiries/concerns and providing interpretive information on policies, practices and procedures of the University. The Executive Assistant also directs, coordinates, manages and serves as the point of contact for special projects and events, as assigned.

Kenneth A. Schindler, Executive Director
989.964.2222
schindle@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/its

The Executive Director of Information Technology Services is responsible for both Academic and Administrative computing. This responsibility encompasses instructional technology, university financial systems, student records systems, student labs, the campus network, university micro computers and software, web/Internet services, internet connectivity, distance education, technology training, and technology grant management.

Richard Thompson
989.964.4294
thompson@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/ombudsman

Mamie T. Thorns
989.964.4397
mtthorns@svsu.edu

The Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Programs is responsible for providing leadership and coordination for SVSU's programs related to diversity, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The Special Assistant also serves as the primary advisor to the president and the campus community on matters related to maintaining and/or enhancing a diverse campus environment.

Paul Uselding
989.964.4064
uselding@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/cbm

Robert S.P. Yien
989.964.4296
ryien@svsu.edu

The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the University's chief academic officer. Included within the unit are the colleges of Arts & Behavioral Sciences; Business & Management; Education; Nursing & Allied Health Sciences; and Science, Engineering & Technology. In addition, the directors of the Bilingual Education Center and the Melvin J. Zahnow Library and the Executive Director of the Center for Science & Mathematics Education and the Interim Director of Sponsored Programs report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 

Mary Hedberg
989.964.7144
hedberg@svsu.edu