Faculty and Staff


Welcome, Faculty and Staff

This is your one-stop-shop for the information you need as an employee of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Here, you can access resources such as the employee handbook, benefits and policies, dining menu, calendars, research, newsletters, brand guidelines, and more. You can also submit requests to purchasing, safety, maintenance, IT, and complete other functions.

Human Resources

Find information about policies and benefits, the employee handbook, reporting procedures, and more.

Requests and Forms 🔒

Submit financial, maintenance, and other requests; register a campus visitor; and get help from IT.

Staff Resources 🔒

Download the letterhead, view our brand guidelines, see the cafeteria menu, review calendars, and check out our latest institutional research.

Recent Communications 🔒

Stay up-to-date on announcements from the President, the Provost, and the HR Newsletter.

Find Support

If you need additional assistance, please reach out to our Human Resources department for more information. 

Tifini McClyde

Tifini McClyde-Blythe

Associate Vice President
Human Resources

231.276.7342 231.276.7342 Send Email
Cory Haight

Cory Haight

Senior Human Resources Specialist

231.276.7338 231.276.7338 Send Email
Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

231.276.7638 231.276.7638 Send Email

Features & News

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Two students pose witn an instructor in front of a life-size sculpture of Shrek.
From Brazil to Interlochen: Ramiro Neto finds friendship, career connections, and new skills in an action-packed postgraduate year

Leaving his home country to pursue animation was a leap of faith. Stellar instructors, trips to famous animation studios, and opportunities to share his culture with the student body has made everything worth it.

Three student dancers in colorful costumes hug each other and smile.
Time to sparkle: A freshman dancer shares highlights from her first year at Interlochen Arts Academy

From making new friends to the thrill of rehearsal, Amelia Travelbee is shining bright.

Interlochen alumni, faculty, and staff honored in 68th annual GRAMMY Awards

They claimed awards including Best Orchestra Performance and Best Choral Performance at the Los Angeles awards ceremony on February 1.

Upcoming Events

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Mar
5

Film & New Media, Academy Student

Film and New Media Showcase

Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

DeRoy Center for Film Studies FREE, no tickets required

Mar
8

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Lenny Ranallo, guitar, and Yolanda Tapia, piano

Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 2 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required