Office of the President

Wickes 349 (989) 964-4041

Administration

President's Staff

 

Eric R. Gilbertson - President top

Eric R. Gilbertson
989.964.4041
erg(at)svsu.edu

Eric R. Gilbertson became President of Saginaw Valley State University in August, 1989.  Since his arrival, enrollments have grown by 66%, endowments have more than quintupled, and the physical campus has tripled in size, with more than $272 million in capital construction either completed or currently underway.  Some $32 million in grant funding has been obtained, and the University has achieved accreditation from nine different academic or professional accrediting agencies.

Dr. Gilbertson has earned graduate degrees in economics and law.  Prior to his presidency at SVSU, he served as President of Johnson State College in Vermont; as Executive Assistant to the president of Ohio State University; as Legal Counsel to the Ohio Board of Regents; as Instructor in Economics, Kent State University; and as Instructor in Economics, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio.

President Gilbertson has authored numerous speeches and articles on subjects ranging from higher education to organizational leadership to constitutional law.  He is active in various professional and community service organizations, including the boards of the Midland Economic Development Corporation ("Midland Tomorrow"), the Michigan Baseball Foundation, Inc., (the Great Lakes Loons), Bay Future, Inc., the Field Neurosciences Institute (FNI), the Saginaw Children's Zoo, and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.  He is a member of and serves on the Executive Committee of the Community Affairs Committee and the Presidents Council of Michigan Public Universities.  He was recently appointed by the Governor to the Council for Labor and Economic Growth.  He regularly teaches a course in Constitutional Law, his area of particular interest.

Speeches

 Eric Gilberson
Donald Bachand - Vice President for Academic Affairs top
Donald Bachand
Phone: 989.964.4296
dbachand(at)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. 		Donald Bachand
Steve Barbus - Dean, College of Education top
Steve Barbus
989.964.6067
barbus(at)svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/coe

The Dean of the College of Education leads five academic departments: Teacher Education--Elementary/Early Childhood/Special Education, Teacher Education Middle School & Secondary, Kinesiology, Educational Leadership & Service, and Educational Technology & Development. The Dean is also responsible for the administration of the Office of Admissions and Certification, the Clinical Experiences Office, the College's majors, certification, endorsement, and graduate programs. In addition to responsibility for all College of Education programs on the main campus, the Dean supervises SVSU undergraduate education programs at St. Clair Community College in Port Huron, Michigan, and College of Education graduate programs at the Macomb Regional Education Center. 		Steve Barbus
Andrew Bethune - Executive Director of the SVSU Foundation top

Andy Bethune
989.964.4071
ajbethun(at)svsu.edu


The Executive Director of the SVSU Foundation is responsible for advancing the mission of the University by raising private funds to support scholarships, programs, capital improvements, and other strategic initiatives. The Executive Director also provides leadership for Alumni Relations to further enhance goodwill and support from a giving number of alumni.

Janalou Blecke - Dean, Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing & Health Sciences top
Janalou Blecke
989.964.4145
blecke(at)svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/nursing

The Dean of the Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing & Health Sciences is responsible for administering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing, occupational therapy, and medical technology. Each of these programs combines theoretical courses with an extensive clinical experience component to provide thorough professional knowledge and hands-on-skills. 		Janalou Blecke
Merry Jo Brandimore - Dean, Student Affairs top

Merry Jo Brandimore
989.964.4289
mjbrand(at)svsu.edu

The Dean of Student Affairs oversees a range of programs and services that are critical to a student's success at the University.  The offices that fall under the Dean's oversight are:  Campus Recreation, Career Planning and Placement, Counseling and Health Services, Disability Services, Minority Student Services, Residential Life, Student Conduct Programs and the Student Life Center.  The Dean is available to work with students and student groups with issues that involve any of these areas or to establish activities that enhance the SVSU student experience overall.

 
Clifford K. Dorne - Associate Vice President for Program Development & Graduate Recruitment top
Clifford K. Dorne
989.964.7072
cdorne(at)svsu.edu

The Associate Vice President for Program Development & Graduate Recruitment works closely with graduate program coordinators, college deans, the Office of University Communications, the Office of Admissions, and the Office of International Programs to provide leadership and support for the marketing of graduate programs and for the recruitment and retention of graduate students. In addition, this Associate Vice President assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs with academic strategic planning and program development, operation of the Office of Academic Affairs, general coordination of on-line instruction, direction of selected grant initiatives, and service on standing and ad hoc campus committees, as assigned.
  
Dean Foster - Ombudson top
Dean Foster
989.964.4294
bfoster@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/ombudsman

The Ombudsman helps students resolve concerns, problems, or conflicts with regards to University policies, procedures, and decisions. The ombudsman provides for a confidential and neutral place for students to come to express their concerns. Students work with the ombudsman to identify steps that may be taken to achieve a timely and fair resolution to a problem. The ombudsman may collaborate with others in the University community regarding student concerns. The ombudsman is interested in both issue resolution and prevention in resolving both academic and non-academic concerns.
 
Gene Hamilton - Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations top
Gene Hamilton
989.964.4069
hamilton(at)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. He also works with Kochville Township administration.

 Gene Hamilton
Mary Hedberg - Dean, College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences top
Mary Hedberg
989.964.7144
hedberg(at)svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/abs

The Dean of the College of Arts & 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. 		Mary Hedberg
Deborah Huntley - Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/Interim Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology top
Deborah Huntley
989.964.7013
huntley(at)svsu.edu

The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for the assessment of academic programs, the administration of online education, and the coordination of faculty development and awards. The Associate Vice President chairs the Academic Program Assessment Advisory Board and prepares an annual academic assessment report for accreditation purposes. Other responsibilities include developing policies and procedures for online education, chairing several awards committees, and assisting with the allocation of faculty resources such as research and release time grants.
  
Harold Leaver - Executive Director of the Center for Business & Economic Development  
Harry Leaver
989.964.4047
hlleaver(at)svsu.edu

The Executive Director of the Center for Business & Economic Development is responsible for six areas at SVSU: Independent Testing Laboratory, Center for Rapid Prototyping & Innovation, Center for Manufacturing Improvement, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Office of Continuing Education, and the Saginaw Valley Research & Development Corporation. CBED is the connection between the University and the community, providing business and community leaders with ready access to the expertise and resources of faculty and students.
Robert Maurovich - Vice President for Student Services & Enrollment Management top
Robert Maurovich
989.964.4287
rlm(at)svsu.edu

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

 Robert Maurovich
Jim Muladore - Vice President for Administration & Business Affairs top
Jim Muladore
989.964.4190
jgm@svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/aba

The Vice President for Administration & Business Affairs serves as the University's chief financial and business officer. Areas of responsibility for this division include the following: Auxiliary Services (Bookstore, Campus Dining, Student Housing Operations, Parking), Budgeting, Business Services, Campus Facilities, Conference & Events Center, Controller, Employment & Compensation Services, Purchasing, Staff Relations, and University Police. The Vice President for Administration & Business Affairs also serves as the Treasurer of the SVSU Foundation. 		Jim Muladore
Carlos Ramet - Executive Assistant to the President top
Carlos Ramet
989.964.4042
ramet(at)svsu.edu

The Executive Assistant to the President assists the President with a broad range of University administrative and community activities and directs, coordinates, manages, and serves as point of contact for special projects and events, as assigned. The Executive Assistant to the President also serves as planning officer for the University's strategic plan.
Carlos Ramet
Kenneth A. Schindler - Executive Director of Information Technology Services top
Kenneth A. Schindler
989.964.2222
schindle(at)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.

 Kenneth A. Schindler
Mamie T. Thorns - Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Programs top
Mamie T. Thorns
989.964.4397
mtthorns(at)svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/diversity

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.

 Mamie T. Thorns
Marwan A. Wafa - Dean, College of Business & Management top
Marwan A. Wafa
989.964.4064
mawafa(at)svsu.edu
Website: www.svsu.edu/cbm

The Dean of the College of Business & Management is responsible for four departments: Accounting, Economics, Law & Finance, and Management & Marketing. The College of Business & Management offers seven undergraduate majors: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, and General Business. In addition, the College offers a Master in Business Administration (MBA). Both the undergraduate and MBA programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB - International). The mission of the College is to develop business competence and provide experiences, both academic and applied, that help students become productive and ethical professionals. 		Marwan Wafa
Vacant - Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology top
Website: www.svsu.edu/set

The Dean of the College of Science, Engineering & 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 Professional Science Master's in Engineering. The curricula for the College are designed to prepare students for productive careers in technical and scientific fields or for advanced graduate study. Course work emphasizes both conceptual understanding and real world projects from local industrial partners.