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Administrative Departments
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Dean's Office
The Dean's Office is the leadership unit within the School of Kinesiology.
Megan Kashani
Senior Assistant to the Dean
SKB 3030
Contact for
- Scheduling meetings with the dean
- Managing faculty promotion, tenure, and administrative appointment logistics
- Managing faculty, Executive Committee, and Health Science Committee meeting logistics
- Liaison with the Provost's Office
Dean's Leadership Team
Kathy Babiak, PhD
Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
Professor, SM
SKB 3230
Pete Bodary, PhD
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education
Clinical Associate Professor, AES, MOVESCI
SKB 3070
Natalie Colabianchi, PhD
Associate Dean, Research
Professor, AES
SKB 1058
Lori Helvey, MBA
Executive Director, Finance, Planning and Operations
SKB 3048
Contact for
- Assisting the dean with the overall organization of the School of Kinesiology, including the strategic planning, policy implementation and development, organizational development, and resource allocation
- Developing and implementing effective policies, procedures, and controls for administrative functions
- Planning, managing, and monitoring SoK’s annual operating budget and financial reporting process
- Leading the SoK Space Advisory Committee on the review and recommendation of processes, policies, and solutions
Emily Mathews, MS
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
SKB 3064
Contact for
- Primary point of contact for marketing & communications policies and services
- Marketing & communications strategy
- Public relations
- Crisis communication
- Liaison with Office of the Vice President for Communications
Robin Stock, MBA
Chief Development Officer
SKB 3050
Contact for
- Priority development
- Campaign strategy
- Major gifts
- Alumni engagement - Michigan and surrounding states
Administrative Support Team
The Administrative Support team (AST) ensures that our faculty and staff are supported with purchasing needs, room scheduling, parking reports, travel reports, deliveries and mail, guest travel arrangements, and more. The AST also assists students as needed.
Chauna Black
Administrative Assistant
SKB 1300 Reception
Contact for
- 1300 suite clinic operations
- Deliveries (campus mail, USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, etc.)
- 1st floor faculty administrative support
- Purchasing
- Travel reimbursements
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Nancy Stock
Jennifer Harrison
Senior Administrative Assistant, Finance, Development, and Operations
SKB 3000 Reception A
Contact for
- Administrative support for the Executive Director of Finance, Planning & Operations and Chief Development Officer
- Dean's & Administrative Suite support
- Kitchen supply ordering
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Lori Helvey
Dianne Van Hoosear
Administrative Assistant
SKB 4200 Reception A
Contact for
- 4th floor Movement Science (MVS) and Applied Exercise Science (AES) faculty administrative support
- Purchasing
- Travel reimbursements
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Nancy Stock
Curriculum
The Curriculum team supports all aspects of curricular planning, registration and enrollment management. This team reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and collaborates with the school's leadership, academic program chairs, and U-M Registrar's Office.
Pete Bodary, PhD
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education
Clinical Associate Professor, AES, MOVESCI
SKB 3070
Caroline Lucas
School Registrar
SKB 3074
Contact for
- SoK Registrar's Office management
- Curricular strategy and projects
Terri Wohl
Curriculum Specialist
SKB 3000 WS 09
Contact for
- Support for the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and School Registrar
- Teaching meetings and awards
- Non-curricular classroom reservations
Development
The Development team works to engage alumni and friends in the mission of the School of Kinesiology through cultivation of charitable support, attendance at events, connection to students and faculty, advisory opportunities, and more. Reporting to the dean, the team works closely with faculty and staff to identify emerging priorities and needs for the school, and to match those priorities to donor interests.
Robin Stock, MBA
Chief Development Officer
SKB 3050
Contact for
- Priority development
- Campaign strategy
- Major gifts
- Alumni engagement - Michigan and surrounding states
Jennifer Harrison
Senior Administrative Assistant, Finance, Development, and Operations
SKB 3000 Reception A
Contact for
- Administrative support for the Executive Director of Finance, Planning & Operations and Chief Development Officer
- Dean's & Administrative Suite support
- Kitchen supply ordering
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Lori Helvey
Major Gifts & Annual Giving
Louis Perdue
Senior Director, Major Gifts and Annual Giving
SKB 3054
Contact for
- Major gifts - east coast
- Annual giving
- Stewardship
Major Gifts, Events & Alumni Engagement
Marlon Wright
Senior Director, Major Gifts and Strategic Initiatives
SKB 3065
Contact for
- Major gifts - west coast and Chicago
- Sport Management Advisory Board (SMAB)
Maureen Leonard
Manager, Events and Alumni Engagement
SKB 3007
Contact for
- Internal and external events
- Alumni engagement
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Ryleigh Angstman
DEI Graduate Student Staff Assistant
SKB 3205 WS 01
Faculty Affairs
Kathy Babiak, PhD
Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
Professor, SM
SKB 3230
Beth Lee
Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
SKB 3000 Reception B
Finance, Planning & Operations
The Finance, Planning & Operations (FPO) Division supports all aspects of financial planning and management, human resources, business intelligence, IT, and facilities and operations in support of excellence in education and research. FPO is the primary administrative unit in the School of Kinesiology, reporting directly to the dean while collaborating with the school's leadership team, academic program chairs, and research labs and centers.
Lori Helvey, MBA
Executive Director, Finance, Planning and Operations
SKB 3048
Contact for
- Assisting the dean with the overall organization of the School of Kinesiology, including the strategic planning, policy implementation and development, organizational development, and resource allocation
- Developing and implementing effective policies, procedures, and controls for administrative functions
- Planning, managing, and monitoring SoK’s annual operating budget and financial reporting process
- Leading the SoK Space Advisory Committee on the review and recommendation of processes, policies, and solutions
Jennifer Harrison
Senior Administrative Assistant, Finance, Development, and Operations
SKB 3000 Reception A
Contact for
- Administrative support for the Executive Director of Finance, Planning & Operations and Chief Development Officer
- Dean's & Administrative Suite support
- Kitchen supply ordering
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Lori Helvey
Analytics & Information Technology
The Analytics & Information Technology team provides data and technology services and support within Kinesiology. It is the primary technology unit, collaborating with U-M’s central ITS groups while also designing, implementing, and supporting solutions that are specific to Kinesiology. Products and services include computers and hardware, software licenses, audio/video technology, reporting, data storage, application development, and analysis.
Who to call for tech support
U-M ITS: General computing assistance such as laptop support, networking issues, and software questions. Contact ITS at 4HELP (764-4357) or [email protected].
LSA Classroom and Conference Room Support: Technology and A/V support in classrooms and conference rooms. Contact LSA IT at 615-0100 (prompt 1) or [email protected].
Sean DeWulf
Director, Analytics and Information Technology
SKB 3017
Contact for
- Reporting
- Analysis
- Requests for new tools or systems
Ryan Schell
IT Manager
SKB 3053
Contact for
- Computer support
- A/V support
- Phone support/requests
- Printer/copier service
- SKB network infrastructure
- Data storage management (L:\)
- Room calendar management
- Technology purchasing requests
Austin Williams
Business Intelligence Analyst
SKB 3000 WS 03
Contact for
- Report questions
- Data requests
- Business Objects/Tableau support
Facilities & Operations
The Facilities & Operations team provides leadership and resources in support of the school’s teaching and research mission. Facilities staff are responsible for a wide variety of services that ensure our physical environment functions as designed to support the work of Kinesiology faculty, staff, and students. Operations staff support processes that enable our community to maximize the use of our physical resources as well as emergency planning and training efforts for the Kinesiology community.
Lisa Michelin
Associate Director, Operations
SKB 3082
Contact for
- Emergency Action Plan and training
- Building Incident Response Team (BIRT)
- Research parking program
- Clinical Exercise Research Center - faculty, staff, and PhD student use
Perry Titus
Facilities Manager
SKB 3069
Contact for
- Building repairs and maintenance
- Temperature issues (too hot/cold and humidity issues)
- Custodial services (day-to-day cleaning and special event requests)
- Furniture removal, repair, and requests
- Office moves
Jon Case
Facilities Assistant
SKB 1485
Contact for
- Classroom set-up
- Loading dock deliveries
- Property disposition
- Snow and ice removal
Kelsey LaHaye
Evening Facilities Assistant
SKB 3000 WS 11
Contact for
- Evening facilities requests
Finance & Internal Controls
The Finance & Internal Controls team is made up of the manager, financial specialist, and three administrative assistants. The manager and financial specialist handle financial reporting for the school budget and budget holders, year-end close out and upload, and financial projections. They also ensure that internal controls are maintained to align with university best practices. The administrative assistants assist with preparing expense reports, purchasing supplies, handling room reservations, preparing parking reports, and making guest travel arrangements.
Nancy Stock
Financial Administration and Internal Controls Manager
SKB 3060
Contact for
- Assisting with the SoK operating budget and quarterly financial projections
- Preparing year-end rollup and upload reports, ad hoc reporting as needed
- Reviewing business transactions for compliance
- Final approver on expense reports
- Financial review of financial aid to students
- Managing merchant accounts
- Monitoring SoK’s compliance with internal controls and year end unit certification
- Liaison with University Financial Operations
- Assisting staff leaders with budget requests as needed
- Approving journal entries
- Approving Human Subject Incentive requests
Chauna Black
Administrative Assistant
SKB 1300 Reception
Contact for
- 1300 suite clinic operations
- Deliveries (campus mail, USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, etc.)
- 1st floor faculty administrative support
- Purchasing
- Travel reimbursements
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Nancy Stock
Jacqueline (Jackie) Cameron
Financial Specialist Intermediate
SKB 3061 B
Contact for
- Financial forecasting for HPSSC and KCP/Kidsport program
- Initial approver on expense reports
- Assisting with internal controls to ensure compliance
- Running monthly reports for faculty and staff
- Opening/closing new accounts for faculty and staff
- Processing journal entries to make corrections and transfer funding
- Creating and maintaining Financial Aid Item Types
- Processing financial aid awards
- Approving Human Subject Incentive requests
Dianne Van Hoosear
Administrative Assistant
SKB 4200 Reception A
Contact for
- 4th floor Movement Science (MVS) and Applied Exercise Science (AES) faculty administrative support
- Purchasing
- Travel reimbursements
- Room scheduling
Supervisor: Nancy Stock
Human Resources
The Human Resources (HR) team manages personnel-related matters within the school's academic and administrative environment to support the needs of our faculty, staff, and students. Internally, we oversee tasks including recruitment and hiring processes, benefits/payroll, employee record management, staff development and training, and more. Our team also acts as a bridge between the school and other university offices to ensure adherence to HR policies. This dual role underscores our commitment to nurturing a professional, efficient, and supportive HR environment that contributes to the overall success of the school.
Jacquie Niven, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director, Human Resources
SKB 3040
Contact for
- Primary point of contact for HR policies, procedures, and services
- Performance management, equity, and reclassification reviews
- Liaison for the school on LEO and GEO contracts
- Leaves of absence
- Visa and immigration process
Amy Davidoff
Human Resources Assistant
SKB 3034
Contact for
- Temporary staff posting, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Faculty and staff search support
- Special projects and tasks
Jess Jones, MSHROD, SHRM-CP
Manager, Academic Human Resources
SKB 3038
Contact for
- Faculty search, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Academic HR processes and activities
- Secondary point of contact for faculty HR-related questions
Ashley Miller
Staff Human Resources Generalist
SKB 3044 WS 01
Contact for
- Regular and research staff posting, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Payroll and timekeeping
- Visiting scholars/graduate students and volunteers
- Sponsorships
- Secondary point of contact for staff HR-related questions and leaves of absence
Graduate Student Affairs
The Office of Graduate Student Affairs (OGSA) advises Kinesiology's current and prospective graduate students (PhD, MS) on matters relating to admissions, orientation, registration, curriculum, and career planning. OGSA can also provide referrals for guidance and counseling, health issues and disabilities, financial concerns, and more. We provide support for faculty in regards to graduate student questions, concerns, and faculty advising. Our offices are located on the second floor of the School of Kinesiology Building in Suite 2300 (Student Affairs).
Charlene Ruloff
Director, Graduate Student Affairs
SKB 2380
Contact for
- Graduate student recruiting, admissions, and academic advising
- PhD student support
- Graduate alumni tracking
- Assisting with graduate faculty meetings, graduate committee meetings, and commencement
Hope Kurtz, MA
Graduate Program Coordinator, Social Sciences
SKB 2300 WS 05
Contact for
- Sport Management MS graduate student advising
- Assisting with SM graduate student recruiting
- Graduate student application maintenance
- Graduate student event management and commencement
Tahirah McIntosh
Graduate Program Coordinator, Health Sciences
SKB 2340
Contact for
- Assisting with graduate student recruiting
- Graduate student application maintenance
- Athletic Training and Movement Science MS graduate student advising
- Graduate student awards and fellowships
- LINKS program coordinator
- Weekly graduate student e-newsletter
Marketing & Communications
The Marketing & Communications (MarComm) team manages all internal and external communications, including the school's website, social media platforms, public relations, branding, and marketing strategy. Reporting to the dean, the team partners with SoK administrative departments to advise and support their marketing and communications needs.
Emily Mathews, MS
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
SKB 3064
Contact for
- Primary point of contact for marketing & communications policies and services
- Marketing & communications strategy
- Public relations
- Crisis communication
- Liaison with Office of the Vice President for Communications
Mary Clare Fischer
Writer
SKB 3000 WS 06
Contact for
- News items
- Movement magazine
- Articles and profiles
Stacy Getz
Multimedia Designer
SKB 3000 WS 07
Contact for
- Graphic design (digital and print)
- Brand standards and guidance
- U-M logo requests
Jean Hunt
Web Content Administrator
SKB 3000 WS 08
Contact for
- Website
- Social media
- Digital signage
Research
The Research Administration team supports the development, review, implementation, and management of a sponsored project. This includes everything from preparing and submitting proposals, to assisting with award negotiation and acceptance through programmatic and financial compliance.
The Research & Instructional Operations (RIO) team supports the research and teaching laboratories in the school as well as the school’s shared spaces and equipment. RIO works closely with faculty user groups to purchase new equipment, support existing shared equipment, make modifications to space, and provide class lab support. This team organizes equipment installations, deliveries, trainings, and preventative maintenance visits for the school’s shared equipment and PI-owned equipment as needed. RIO also monitors safety items such as AEDs, eye wash stations, and yearly equipment certifications through EHS.
Natalie Colabianchi, PhD
Associate Dean, Research
Professor, AES
SKB 1058
Research Administration
Elizabeth Tropiano
Senior Manager, Research Administration
SKB 3057
Contact for
- Pre- and post-award activities in school (coordinating and preparing necessary grant documentation; preparing budgets; applications; reports; financial statements)
Zachary Hazel
Research Financial Associate
SKB 3000 WS 04
Contact for
- Post-award grant activities including budget allocations
- Monitors subawards and subcontracts
- Prepares and submits journal entries
- HSIP requests
- Resolving financial issues on awards and
- Monthly reconciliation of awards
Marina Lukyanchuk
Research Administrator Senior
SKB 3061 A
Contact for
- Pre- and post-award grant activities (coordinating and preparing necessary documentation; preparing budgets; applications; reports; financial statements)
Ashley Rettmann
Research Administrator Intermediate
SKB 3000 WS 05
Contact for
- Pre- and post-award grant activities (coordinating and preparing necessary documentation; preparing budgets; applications; reports; financial statements)
Research & Instructional Operations
Adam Kraft
Research and Instructional Lab Manager
SKB 3078
Contact for
- Anything related to shared space/equipment use and faculty user groups
- Help with sole sources, quotes, or current shared equipment
- Research or classroom space modifications (additional electrical, carpentry needs, etc.)
- Arranging new equipment setup, installation, and training
Jordan Kartes
Laboratory Services Technician
SKB 4296
Contact for
- Classroom and lab support
- Setting up equipment
- Working with vendors to diagnose equipment issues
- Gathering quotes for new equipment
Undergraduate Student Affairs
The Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs (OUSA) provides support to undergraduate students from the point of recruitment through graduation. This cross-functional area provides recruitment, academic advising, global engagement, career development, and test accommodations. Our offices are located on the second floor of the School of Kinesiology Building in Suite 2300 (Student Affairs).
Pete Bodary, PhD
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education
Clinical Associate Professor, AES, MOVESCI
SKB 3070
Shannon Hennessey, PhD
Senior Director, OUSA and Strategic Engagement Initiatives
SKB 2390
Contact for
- OUSA leadership and strategic planning
- Support for students in challenging situations
- Test accommodation scheduling oversight
- Meeting with students seeing reactivation
- Reviewing requests for exceptions and routing to appropriate committees
- Parent & Family Weekend activities
Carol Keith
Student Services Specialist
SKB 2300 Reception
Contact for
- Test accommodation requests
- Weekly undergraduate student e-newsletter
- OSA front desk and administrative support
- Processing student records (major/minor declarations and changes)
- MCommunity student groups
- Student outreach programming
- Graduation audits
Recruitment & Admissions
LaJoya Orr
Managing Director, Recruitment and Admissions
Associate Director, Undergraduate Student Affairs
SKB 2395
Contact for
- Recruitment and admissions
- Events and visits for prospective and admitted students
- Winter start recruitment strategy
- Scholarships and awards for new and returning students
- Career development
Alexa Salazar, MBA
Recruitment Coordinator
SKB 2300 WS 07
Contact for
- Recruitment and admissions
- Events and visits for prospective and admitted students
- Kinesiology Student Ambassadors
Career Development & Employer Relations
LaJoya Orr
Managing Director, Recruitment and Admissions
Associate Director, Undergraduate Student Affairs
SKB 2395
Contact for
- Recruitment and admissions
- Events and visits for prospective and admitted students
- Winter start recruitment strategy
- Scholarships and awards for new and returning students
- Career development
Brooke Donovan
SMI and Career Development Coordinator
SKB 2300 WS 03
Contact for
- Sport Management Immersion (SMI)
- Career Development
Kelli Kearly
SM Outreach and Employer Engagement Manager
SKB 2350 A
Contact for
- Meeting with graduate and undergraduate Sport Management (SM) students for career development, including resume writing, cover letters, and LinkedIn
- SM employer engagement
- Sending out career postings and a weekly SM e-newsletter
- Sport Management Immersion (SMI) winter-start program
Alicia Schuster
Health Sci Career Development and Employer Engagement Coord
SKB 2350 B
Contact for
- Meeting with graduate and undergraduate health science (Applied Exercise Science and Movement Science) students for career development, including resume writing, cover letters, and LinkedIn
- Health science employer engagement
- Sending out career postings and a weekly health science e-newsletter
- Collecting and compiling first destination data
- Administering and interpreting the MBTI
Undergraduate Advising
DeWoyne White
Assistant Director, Academic Advising
SKB 2360
Contact for
- Academic advising services oversight
- Degree audit process
- Annual bulletins
Julie Coval
Academic Advisor
SKB 2345
Contact for
- Academic advising
- Graduation audits
- Pre-health initiatives (lead)
Rose Gruszecki
Academic Advisor
SKB 2385
Contact for
- Academic Advising
- Graduation audits
Trevor Kilgore, PhD
Student Engagement Coordinator and Academic Advisor
SKB 2385
Contact for
- Academic advising
- New student programs, including orientation, peer advisors, and welcome week
- Movement & Applied Exercise Science (MAES) winter-start program
Rebecca Krombeen
Senior Academic Advisor
SKB 2355
Contact for
- Academic advising
- Liaison with Applied Exercise Science (AES), Athletics, and Newnan for cross-campus transfer students
- Assisting with degree audit coding, academic standing updates, and records updates
Global Engagement
Nikolas Webster, PhD
Director, Global Engagement
Clinical Assistant Professor, SM
SKB 3260
Vanessa Barton
Academic Program Mgr, Global Engagement and Student Outreach
SKB 2370
Contact for
- Global engagement oversight
- Meeting with students seeking to go abroad
- Oversee pre- and post-departure initiatives for study abroad programming
- Assisting faculty with global engagement program development
- Global engagement awards
Iz Stamler-Goody, MA
Global Engagement Coordinator
SKB 2300 WS 06
Contact for
- Assisting with global engagement initiatives
- Meeting with students seeking to go abroad
- Facilitate pre- and post-departure initiatives for study abroad programming
- Facilitate planning process for assigned faculty-led programs
- Global engagement awards