Administration
President's Staff
- Eric R. Gilbertson - President
- Donald Bachand - Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Steve Barbus - Dean, College of Education
- Andrew Bethune - Acting Executive Director of the SVSU Foundation
- Janalou Blecke - Dean, Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Clifford K. Dorne - Associate Vice President for Program Development & Graduate Recruitment, Office of Academic Affairs
- Gene Hamilton - Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations
- Mary Hedberg - Dean, College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences
- Deborah Huntley - Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Stephen J. Kazar - Special Assistant to the President for International Programs
- Harold Leaver - Executive Director of the Center for Business & Economic Development
- Robert Maurovich - Vice President for Student Services & Enrollment Management
- Jim Muladore - Vice President for Administration & Business Affairs
- 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
- Marwan A. Wafa - Dean, College of Business & Management
- Ronald Williams - Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology
| Eric R. Gilbertson - President | top |
| Eric R. Gilbertson 989.964.4041 erg(at)svsu.edu Eric R. Gilbertson became the third president of SVSU in August 1989. Since his arrival, approximately $220 million in construction has been completed on the SVSU campus, with enrollments increasing from 5,915 in fall semester 1989 to 9,543 in fall semester 2006. Endowments have more than quintupled during a comparable period of time and have exceeded $43 million. 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, and in 2007 was named an honorary citizen of the City of Tokushima, Japan. He is also involved in many professional and civic organizations.
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| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| Andrew Bethune - Acting Executive Director of the SVSU Foundation | top |
The Acting 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| Deborah Huntley - Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs | 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. |  |
| Stephen J. Kazar - Special Assistant to the President for International Programs | top |
| Stephen J. Kazar 989.964.2167 sjkazar@svsu.edu Website: www.svsu.edu/oip 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| Richard Thompson - Ombudsman | top |
| Richard Thompson 989.964.4294 thompson@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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| Ronald Williams - Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology | top |
| Ronald Williams 989.964.4144 rrwillia(at)svsu.edu 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. |  |