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President
President
Michael Rao,
President
phone: (989) 774-3131
email: rao1m@cmich.edu
http://www.cmich.edu/president/


The CMU Presidency
The president of Central Michigan University is responsible for the institution's leadership and the daily management of its human, financial and physical resources so that it accomplishes its mission as a public educational institution.

The president is appointed and assessed by an eight-member board of trustees, which is responsible for setting policy for the university. The board is appointed by the state's governor with the consent of the Michigan Senate. The president serves as an ex-officio, or non-voting, member of the board.

The duties of a university president are broad. CMU's president represents the institution before a large number of groups and individuals who are stakeholders in the institution: legislators, alumni, employers, donors, taxpayers, students, faculty, staff and many others.

A significant portion of the president's role focuses on external relations with the university's many constituencies and supporters. His time is divided between daily and weekly meetings around the state and the U.S. (and occasionally internationally where CMU is engaged) and meetings on the university's campus in Mount Pleasant. The president's calendar is built by a team that evaluates priorities and does its best to accommodate the vast majority of requests for his presence and leadership in meetings and events. The president relies closely on the university provost, vice presidents, and other staff to manage most day-to-day functions and matters on campus


Executive Officers

Julia E. Wallace
Executive Vice President/Provost
Warriner Hall 112
phone: (989) 774-3931
email: walla3je@cmich.edu
www.provost.cmich.edu

The provost and vice president for academic affairs is the chief of academic and student affairs officer for the university. Executive Vice President/Provost Wallace oversees the academic colleges, libraries, and offices relating to student affairs, technology and diversity.


David Burdette
Vice President/Finance and Administrative Services
Warriner Hall 104
phone: (989) 774-3334
email: burde1da@cmich.edu
www.cmich.edu/fas

The vice president for finance and administrative services leads the development of a balanced budget and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the university’s financial and physical resources. Vice President David Burdette also serves as the university’s treasurer, oversees business affairs, human resources staff, facilities management, general counsel, residence life and other areas.


Michael A. Leto
Vice President
Carlin Alumni House
phone: (989) 774-2382
email: leto1ma@cmich.edu
http://www.giving.cmich.edu

The vice president of development and alumni relations leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive fund raising program for the university. In addition to fund development, Vice President Michael A. Leto oversees the office of alumni relations.


Kathy Wilbur
Vice President for Governmental Relations & Public Affairs
Bovee University Center 306
phone: (989) 774-3871
email: wilbu1km@cmich.edu

The vice president for governmental relations & public affairs directs and manages the university’s governmental relations program including oversight of the Network for Higher Education, a grassroots advocacy program. This position also serves as the primary liaison with all elected officials and groups, including city, county, state and federal governments, and provides leadership and oversight of the university’s public broadcasting operations.


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