University of Michigan-Flint

Gerard Voland is Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan-Flint. Dr. Voland assumed this role on July 1, 2010. Dr. Voland also holds the title of Professor of Engineering within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Before joining the University of Michigan-Flint Dr. Voland was Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science, Director of the Center for Industrial Innovation and Design, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Dr. Voland led his college through a highly successful accreditation process, and significantly increased the number of full-time faculty. During his professional career, he has secured millions of dollars in funding for both research and educational initiatives. In addition, he is the author of three books, and numerous peer-reviewed articles.

David W. Barthelmes is Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance at the University of Michigan-Flint.  In this capacity, he functions as the CFO as well as the chief business and administrative officer of the campus, reporting directly to the Chancellor.  His responsibilities include management and direction of all financial and administrative functions of the university working closely with administrative and academic leaders, within a shared decision-making environment. 

Barthelmes has had a distinguished career in corporate finance and administration. He was Vice President of Finance at Kelly Services in Troy, Michigan from 1996 to 2001 where he was responsible for global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and operational reporting to management.  From 1991 to 1995, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with Kmart Canada, Ltd. based in Toronto with responsibility for the finance and information systems groups of the company.  He is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Gannon University in Pennsylvania and a Masters in Business Administration in finance from the University of Detroit.  He is a member of Financial Executives International and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Mary Jo Sekelsky is the Vice Chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Michigan-Flint. She has been employed at the University since 1984. Mary Jo Sekelsky was appointed to the position of Vice Chancellor in 2005.  Dr. Sekelsky holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State University, a master's in Counseling from Oakland University, and a bachelor's in Psychology from Michigan State University. Dr. Sekelsky is responsible for units which comprise the division of Student Services and Enrollment Management: Academic Advising & Career Center; Academic Enrichment/Tutorial Services; Accessibility Services; Counseling; Financial Aid; Greek Life; Housing & Residential Life; Judicial Affairs; LGBT Affairs; New Student Orientation; Office of the Ombuds; Registration; Student Activities; and Student Development.   Dr. Sekelsky has been the principle investigator of grants aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates.  She has also been the recipient of funding directed toward reducing substance abuse among college students.  Her dissertation, The Effects of Holistic and Traditional Approaches on the Learning Strategies, Self-Concept, and Academic Achievement of Underachieving Commuter University Students continues to serve as the foundation of her research interests. Dr. Sekelsky has twice served as a scientific peer reviewer for the United States Department of Defense.  She has traveled abroad extensively and was part of a national delegation of the American Business Women's Association invited to study the contributions of women to the development of science and technology in the People's Republic of China. 

Active in the community, Dr. Sekelsky is past president of the American Cancer Society-Genesee County Board of Directors and former chair of Wayne State University's Flint Alumni Club.  She has served on several local boards including the Shelter of Flint and Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan.  Dr. Sekelsky was elected President of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Crossroad Connection Chapter in 2007 and continues to serve ABWA in that capacity. Dr. Sekelsky has taught Curriculum Development in the University of Michigan-Flint's Master of Public Administration Program since 2006.  She resides in Flint, Michigan.