Kim Schatzel
Kim E. Schatzel is an American academic administrator who is the 14th president of Towson University.[10] She joined Eastern Michigan University in January 2012 as provost and executive vice president of academic and student affairs,[8][9] and became interim president on July 8, 2015, following the resignation of Susan Martin.[2][3][5] Schatzel was previously dean of the college of business at University of Michigan–Dearborn.[1][4][6][7]
Kim E. Schatzel | |
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14th President of Towson University | |
Assumed office January 25, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Maravene Loeschke |
Interim President of Eastern Michigan University | |
In office July 8, 2015 – January 7, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Susan Martin |
Succeeded by | Donald Loppnow (interim) |
Provost and Executive Vice President of Eastern Michigan University | |
In office January 3, 2012 – January 7, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jack Kay |
Succeeded by | Rhonda Longworth (interim) |
Dean of the College of Business at University of Michigan–Dearborn | |
In office 2008–2011 | |
Succeeded by | Raju Balakrishnan |
Personal details | |
Spouse(s) | Trevor Iles |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis and Michigan State University |
Profession | Professor |
Website | Office of the President |
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Corporate career
Schatzel spent more than 20 years working in new ventures and start-up ventures.[1][4][5] She began her career working as a foreperson at a Ford Pinto manufacturing plant.[5][7] Her roles later ranged from being a top-level manager of an automobile parts manufacturer[5] to serving as CEO of ICM/Krebsoge.[1][7][9][11]
She was appointed to the board of directors of Health Alliance Plan in February 2013[11][12] and is chair of its audit committee as well as the audit and finance committee for Henry Ford Health System.[1]
Academic career
Schatzel was an assistant professor at Boston College from 1999 until she started working at University of Michigan–Dearborn in 2000 as an assistant professor of marketing.[13] She held numerous positions until becoming dean of the college of business in 2008.[1][4][6][7][8]
She was also a professor of marketing at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and received the university's Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award in 2006.[8]
On January 3, 2012, she started at Eastern Michigan University as provost and executive vice president of academic and student affairs.[1][3][4][9]
On July 8, 2015, Schatzel became interim president, following the resignation of the previous president, Susan Martin. She retained her position as provost while serving as the interim.[2][3][4][6][7] On December 4, 2015, Towson University selected her as their next president; her last day was January 7, 2016.[14] She began her tenure on January 25, 2016.[15]
Her research and teaching focuses on product innovation, new product introductions, and marketing communications.[1][7]
Personal life
Schatzel received a bachelor of science degree in economics and biology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1978.[8][9] She received a doctorate in business administration from Michigan State University's Eli Broad Graduate School of Management in 1999.[1][7][8][9]
She lives with her husband, Trevor Iles, an entrepreneur and business owner, and has two children.[1][8]
References
- "Academic & Student Affairs". emich.edu. Eastern Michigan University. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- "Office of the President". emich.edu. Eastern Michigan University. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- Freed, Ben (April 9, 2015). "EMU regents name Provost Kim Schatzel interim president". MLive.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- "Eastern Michigan University Appoints Interim President". wdet.org. WDET. April 10, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- Woodhouse, Kellie (April 9, 2012). "New Eastern Michigan University provost plans to bring stability to leadership role". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- Bostley,Scout (April 12, 2015). "Regents appoint Kim Schatzel interim president starting July 7". The Eastern Echo. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- "Eastern Michigan appoints interim president". Crain's Detroit Business. April 9, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- Kraft, Walter (November 2, 2011). "Kim Schatzel named provost, vice president". emich.edu (Press release). Eastern Michigan University. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- Walsh, Dustin (November 3, 2011). "UM-Dearborn business school Dean Kim Schatzel to become Eastern Michigan provost". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- "Towson University names new president". Baltimore Sun. December 4, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- "Kim E. Schatzel Ph.D.: Executive Profile & Biography". Businessweek.com. Businessweek. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- "Kim E. Schatzel, Ph.D., Eastern Michigan University". hap.org. Health Alliance Plan. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- "Promotion Recommendation" (PDF). regents.umich.edu. University of Michigan Board of Regents. May 2006. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- "EMU Interim President Kim Schatzel Says Goodbye To Students and Staff". WEMU. January 7, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- "Kim E. Schatzel appointed as new TU president | News". Tunews.towson.edu. December 4, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
External links
- Biography – Towson University