Susan Martin collection 02.SM Finding aid prepared by Natalie Morath, Alexis Braun Marks, CA
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Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 September 4 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197 734-487-2673 [email protected] Susan Martin collection 02.SM
Table of Contents
Summary Information ...... 3 Biographical note...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 4 Controlled Access Headings...... 5 Collection Inventory...... 6
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Summary Information
Repository Eastern Michigan University Archives
Creator Martin, Susan
Title Susan Martin collection
Date [inclusive] 2008-2015
Extent 60.2 Linear feet 2 archive boxes, 1 oversize box, 2 oversize folders, 3 objects
Language English
Abstract The Susan Maritn collection include a small sample of materials produced by the Office of the President during Martin's tenure as President of Eastern Michigan University, beginning in 2008 and ending with her retirement in 2015. Materials include clippings, correspondence and e-mail, photographs, inauguration materials, gifts to the President to celebrate her inaguration, reports to the Board of Regents, and materials related to events on campus in which Martin was involved.
Preferred Citation note Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives.
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Biographical note
Dr. Susan W. Martin was raised in Croswell, Michigan where she attended classes at a one-room schoolhouse. She recevied her B.S. in 1971 from Central Michigan University, her MBA in 1976 and Ph.D. in 1988 from Michigan State University. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority at Central Michigan University from 1967-71. Martin began her career as a secretary in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Texas at Austin. After moving back to Michigan, she served at Michigan State University as well as in government as Assistant Auditor General, Office of the Auditor General, Deputy State Treasurer, Bureau of Local Government Services and Commissioner of Revenue. When Martin returned to high education it was to work at Grand Valley State University as the Master of Science in Taxation Program Coordinator, Director of the International Business Programs, Chair of the Accounting and Taxation Department, Professor of Accounting and Taxation, Assistant & Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Special Assistant to the Provost, and Executive Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Martin served as provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 2006-08. Dr. Martin has served as assistant auditor general for the State of Michigan, deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Local Government Services for Michigan, Commissioner of revenue, chair fo the Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority for 21 years, and ex-officio representative for Governer Jennifer GAnholm on the Detroit Medical Center Financial Emergency Task Force in 2003-2004. At the Federal level, she served on the Internal Revenue Service Commissioners Advisory Council from 2002-2004 and the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Council from 1998-2000. Dr. Martin is a member of the boards of directors of the Michigan Educational Trust as well as Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization that seeks to bring businesses to the Ann Arbor area. Dr. Martin received her Ph.D. in business/accounting and MBA from Michigan State University, and earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. She is married to Dr. Larry Martin, professor of economics at Michigan State University, and has three children and three grandchildren. Martin joined Eastern Michigan University as its 22nd and first female President in 2008. She served the University for seven years and in March of 2015 announced that she 'would be moving on to the next chapter of her life.' Her last date of service to the University in the capacity of President was July 7, 2015.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
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Revision Description Addition of materials donated to the University Archives after her 2015 retirement. 2016 October 18
Conditions Governing Access note Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
• Administration • Administrations • College administrators • College presidents • Eastern Michigan University • Eastern Michigan University. Division of Academic Affairs
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Collection Inventory
Inauguration 2008
Oversize Object 2 1 Graphic materials (32307023291009) Box Folder 2 1-2 Mixed materials (32307023290829) Box Folder 1 1 Mixed materials (32307023987861)
Box Folder
1 2 Biography & CV
1 3-6 Clippings 2008-2011
2 3-4 Congratulatory Certificates and Correspondence
Correspondence 2010-2012
Box Folder 1 7 Mixed materials (32307023987861) Box Folder
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2 5 Mixed materials (32307023290829)
Box Folder
2 6 "'Come Join Me!' New EMU President inspires enthusiasm" Exemplar Spring/Summer 2008
1 8 "Conversations with the President"
1 9 Events and Flyers 2008-2012
Box Object
3 1-2 Green Kate Spade Pumps worn at Inaguration
Object
1 Groundbreaking Shovel
Oversize Object
1 1 'Harry Potter at the CrossRoads Marketplace Su-Mar' poster
Box Folder
2 7 Inspired by Simple Gifts. Composed by Howard Cass
1 10 Office of the President web site 2010
1 11 Photographs
1 12 Report to the Board of Regents 2009-2011
Object
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2 Ribbon Cutting Scissors 0.4 Linear feet
3 Schwinn Bicycle
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