Division – Academic Affairs
Department – FLITE
Unit – Administrative Services

As Secretary to the Dean of the Library/Chief Information Officer, Laurie is responsible for coordinating Dr. Cochran's calendar activities, scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, as well as general administrative office support to the Dean and the Coordinator of Technology Integration Initiatives, Sharon Hamel. Other duties include processing position postings and Employee Assignment Action forms (EAAs); planning and catering social gatherings; functioning as liaison between the library's departments and administrative units across campus; and accommodating FLITE access requests.

Laurie is a member of the Ferris Pride Committee and is regularly involved with First Impressions, Autumn Adventure, Homecoming, and other campus promotional programs.

Education
B.S. in Small Business Management; Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
A.S. in Office Administration (Administrative Assistant); Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Receptionist/Typist Certificate; Davenport College of Business, Grand Rapids, MI

Employed at Ferris since:
1979

Contact Information
Ferris State University
FLITE, Room 410B
1010 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2279
(231) 591-3727
(231) 591-3724

Last updated: February 10, 2004