President's Division - Office of the President

The following areas of Northern Michigan University report directly to the NMU president and make up the President’s Division:

• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreation Services and United States Olympic Training Site
• Internal Auditor
• President's Office
• NMU Police Department and NMU Safety Department
• University Marketing and Communications

• Dale Kapla, interim provost and vice president, Academic Affairs
• Gavin Leach, vice president, Finance and Administration
• Deanna Hemmila, executive director, Board and Government Relations
• Cindy Paavola, assistant to the president, Strategic Initiatives
• Laura Glover, executive assistant to the president
• Derek Hall, chief marketing officer, University Marketing and Communications
• Mike Bath, Chief of Police, NMU Police Department, and Director of Safety, NMU Safety Department
• Rick Comley, Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Athletics, Sports Recreation