Rogers named chief of staff to UMaine president
A skilled higher education professional with 18 years of experience in leadership roles has been named chief of staff at the University of Maine, reporting to President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Aug. 12.
Michelle Rogers, who has a doctorate in leadership for educational justice, has served several universities in various leadership roles. She was the chief of staff to the president and secretary to the board before most recently being appointed as vice president for administration at the University of Redlands in California. Previously she acted as assistant deputy to the president at the University of Rochester.
In her position in the UMaine President’s Office, Rogers will serve as a key advisor to the president and member of the president’s cabinet. She will collaborate with the president to execute and advance the university’s strategic priorities. She will also engage with internal and external constituencies, serve as liaison and represent the president as needed at the University of Maine System, state, regional, national and international levels.
“I look forward to welcoming Michelle to the University of Maine,” said Ferrini-Mundy. “Her extensive higher education and leadership experience will benefit the transformative work we do here at the state’s research university and at its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias. Michelle’s talents in relationship building and internal and external communications will serve us well. She will bring great energy and insight to the president’s office and the university.”
Rogers graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in English and communication studies. She also holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Rochester and a doctorate in leadership for educational justice from the University of Redlands.
“It is an exciting time to be a Black Bear at this critical inflection point in higher education,” said Rogers. “I am honored to join a community dedicated to teaching, research and economic development, and service. I look forward to connecting with faculty, staff, and students on the Orono and Machias campuses.”