Vice President for Research Office
- Vice President for Research and Interim CFO
- ddreed@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3043
- Lakeshore Center 301
- Vice President for Global Campus and Continuing Education
- dlawrenc@mtu.edu
- 616-485-0289
- Remote and Lakeshore Center 324
Cathy Jenich
- Assistant to the Vice President for Research
- cmjenich@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3043
- Lakeshore Center 333
Specialties
- Vice President for Research Department Operations
- Michigan Tech Entrepreneurial Support Corporation Secretary
- Superior Innovations Secretary
- Research Advisory Council Secretary
- Faculty Start-up
- Lakeshore Center Liaison
- Advanced Technology Development Complex Liaison
Natasha Chopp
- Director of Research Operations and Faculty Liaison
- nichopp@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1115
- Lakeshore Center 339
Specialties
- Establish, manage, and market a public investment program for research initiatives
- Manage the University's space management system, ASPIRE
- Provide assistance to conceptualize plans and tactics for establishing and enhancing relations with sources of long-term support
- Develop and maintain websites, social media sites, and other marketing tools
- Oversee the coordination of VPR campus education
Gina LeMay
- Director of Sponsored Operations and Information Systems
- gllemay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3170
- Lakeshore Center 335
Specialties
- Assist VPR staff with human resource processes
- Develop and oversee internal business and data processes by continually reviewing and improving them
- Communicate proposal and award data to campus community
- Assist the department with special projects
Richelle Schwaller
- Manager of Business Systems, Sponsored Operations Office
- richelle@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3170
- Lakeshore Center 337
Specialties
- Campus outreach activities, including creating and presenting educational/training materials for VPR staff
- Analyze data to design, create, and communicate information to internal and external customers
- Support VPR reporting needs
- Provide user support
- Assist the VPR units with special projects
Shelly Galliah
- Marketing and Content Manager - Global Campus
- sagallia@mtu.edu
- Remote
Specialties
- Research, write, edit, plan, and manage various communication and marketing deliverables
- Brainstorm and implement strategies for developing and promoting Global Campus
- Collaborate with both internal and external teams in forwarding Global Campus projects
- Maintain and update the Global Campus website and social media
- Help envision and develop various types of online programming
- Promote the Global Campus identity and mission
- Enhance relationships with present and future Global Campus partners
Amanda Irwin
- Graduate Admissions Manager - Global Campus
- amandai@mtu.edu
- Remote
Specialties
- Point of contact for all new online students from inquiry to start of classes, facilitating the transition to the academic advisor
- Assist online students with financial aid planning, payment arrangements, and scholarship opportunities
- Identifying, establishing, and maintaining effective student relationships
- Develop and maintain partnerships with referral groups and organizations
Karl Meingast
- Laboratory Manager
- kmmeinga@mtu.edu
- Dow 616