Mary Jane Flanagan
Chief of Staff to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Warriner Hall 106
phone: (989) 774-3131
email:
flana1mj@cmich.edu
The chief of staff to the president manages and provides leadership for the inner office functions of the
Office of the President and is also responsible for supervision of the affirmative action/Title IX and
ombudsperson functions of the university. The position coordinates activities of the president's cabinet and
ensures exceptional communication among members of the senior leadership team consistent with a strategic focus
on accomplishing presidential goals. The position also is a primary liaison with members of the Board of
Trustees and supervises the preparation of board meetings and materials. Commencement and major events,
scheduling and logistics, correspondence, and policy implementation are all overseen by the chief of staff,
who supervises the office team.
Robin Harris
Schedule Coordinator Warriner Hall 106
phone: (989) 774-2206
email:
mcdon1rk@cmich.edu
The schedule coordinator manages the president's schedule by coordinating both internal and external
meetings, appearances and travel. She compiles, procures and organizes materials for meetings and
speaking engagements. She is also an initial point of contact for the office and manages most presidential
correspondence. The schedule coordinator is also responsible for performing a variety of other support
tasks for the office.
Kyle Pybus-Jerome
Interim OmbudspersonWarriner 121
phone: (989)
774-3010
email:
ombuds@cmich.edu
The Ombudsperson, or 'Ombuds', assists all students as they pursue the resolution of questions, concerns
or challenges related to any part of the university in a private, impartial, independent and informal
manner. The Ombuds listens to students without judgement, offering relevant information and connecting students
with university resources and services. The Ombuds works to open avenues of communication while promoting
collaboration and creativity in conflict resolution. Because of the independent nature of the position, the
Ombuds is both apart and within the university and thereby able to credibly recommend policies, processes and
procedures for review.
Kyle Pybus-Jerome
Ceremonies and Events Coordinator Warriner Hall 121
phone: (989)
774-7392
email:
commencement@cmich.edu
The ceremonies and events coordinator plans, directs and coordinates all activities associated
with commencement ceremonies hosted by CMU, in addition to other major events sponsored by the
president's office. The ceremonies and events coordinator chairs the commencement committee
and arranges for speakers, marshals, facilities, and all other logistics related to these events. The
position also coordinates communication regarding commencement and other events to students, faculty, staff
and other appropriate parties. She also is responsible for updates and maintenance of the office's web
presence.
Amy Turley
Administrative Coordinator Warriner Hall 121
phone: (989) 774-3132
email:
turle1aa@cmich.edu
The administrative coordinator provides primary administrative support for the executive assistant to the
president and secretary to the board of trustees and is responsible for budgetary support duties and account
reconciliations. She also supervises the student employees in the office. The administrative
coordinator is also responsible for performing a variety of other support tasks for the office.