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.

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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
Online Creative Writing Private Lessons
What students are saying about online creative writing certificates

From a supportive community to expert instructors, here’s what real students loved most about online creative writing courses.

Dr. Leslie Dunner and Dr. Cynthia Van Maanen
Arts Academy faculty members selected as Frost School of Music ‘Super Teachers’

Dr. Leslie Dunner and Dr. Cynthia Van Maanen will participate in four-day, all-expenses-paid experience including class visits and conversations with students, faculty, and administrators.

A student practices flute in a gazebo at Interlochen Arts Camp.
What If I’m Not "Good Enough" for Music Summer Camp?

Are you dreaming of spending your summer at a music camp? Find out if you have what it takes.

Upcoming Events
All Events
Apr
2

Interlochen in Town Presents: Community Night at the State — Amadeus

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7 p.m. ET

Traverse City State Theatre Adults $10; Students $6

Apr
2

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

Apr
2

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Dr. Ty Chiko, baritone

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required