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

All Features & News
Two students laugh and clap during a writing workshop.
The top creative writing camps in the US: How to choose the right writing camp for you

Looking for genre-specific instruction, a college campus experience, or solid financial support? There’s a writing camp for you.

A student in a yellow sweater and jeans smiles as she reads a book.
Online Creative Writing Certificate Programs vs. Traditional Writing Workshops: Which Is Best for You?

Here are the top factors to consider as you find the best type of program for your schedule and writing goals.

Odette, her maidens, and Prince Siegfried at the lake.
Detroit PBS to broadcast Interlochen Arts Academy’s “Swan Lake” ballet April 22, 24, and 26

The performance will air on the Michigan Learning Channel at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Upcoming Events
All Events
Apr
30

Creative Writing, Academy Student

Red Wheelbarrow Reading

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

The Writing House FREE, no tickets required

May
1

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

May
2

Visual Arts, Academy Student

Thesis Exhibition II Artist Talks

Friday, May 2, 2025 - 4 p.m. ET

Dow Center for Visual Arts Gordon Brunner Family Gallery FREE, no tickets required