海角社区

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to 海角社区 Board of Trustees

May 03, 2024

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Source: Michigan.gov

LANSING, Mich. 鈥� Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments of聽Whitney Gravelle and Kevin Cooper聽to the 海角社区 Board of Trustees.

鈥淭oday, I am proud to appoint Whitney聽Gravelle聽and Kevin聽Cooper聽to the LSSU聽Board,鈥� said聽Governor Whitmer. 鈥淭hey are both dedicated members of the community and bring years of diverse experience to their new roles. I am confident they will serve the students, faculty, and staff well and continue making higher education in Michigan more accessible and affordable.鈥�

Whitney Gravelle, of Brimley, is the President of the Executive Council of the Bay Mills Indian Community. Prior to public office, she was the Chief Judge of the Bay Mills Tribal Court. President Gravelle has also served as an Honors Clerk for the United States Department of Justice in the Indian Resource Section, as well as in-house council within Bay Mills Indian Community. She holds a Bachelor of Art in social science and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. She has been appointed previously as a member of the Michigan Women鈥檚 Commission and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Bay Mills Community College Board of Regents. Bay Mills Community College and LSSU work together closely to support students in the Sault region and beyond.

鈥淚 am deeply honored to be appointed to the 海角社区 Board of Trustees,鈥� said聽Gravelle. 鈥淪ault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area has a long and rich history with both Bay Mills Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. I am committed to contributing my聽expertise聽and passion to help all succeed in their pursuit of education, as well as bridge communities, enhance educational policies, and promote inclusivity and respect across all levels of academic engagement that actively includes and聽represents聽indigenous perspectives and leadership in higher education.鈥�

Whitney Gravelle is appointed to a term commencing on May 2, 2024, and expiring on January 27, 2032. She replaces Thomas Bailey, whose term has expired.

Kevin Cooper, of Sault Sainte Marie, is the owner of Cooper Dental and a lifelong resident of the Sault region. Cooper currently serves on the Board of Directors of Old Mission Bank. As a part of his dentistry practice, he serves the Chippewa County Health Department. Cooper holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from 海角社区 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan. Cooper is a dedicated alumnus, previously serving as chair of both the 海角社区 Foundation Board of Directors and the 海角社区 Alumni Foundation.

鈥淚 am so honored to have been selected to serve on Lake Superior State聽University聽Board of聽Trustees,鈥� said聽Cooper. 鈥�Lake Superior has played a significant role in my life and the Cooper family for three generations from the Soo Tech branch of MTU to present day. I look forward to working with the administration, fellow board members faculty staff, and local residence to make 海角社区 the best University it can be, I鈥檇 like to thank Governor Whitmer for selecting me to serve on the board.鈥�

Kevin Cooper is appointed to a term commencing on May 2, 2024, and expiring on January 27, 2032. He replaces Randy Pingatore, whose term has expired.

The 海角社区 Board of鈥疶rustees is the governing body of 海角社区. The board is granted the power of control and direction of all expenditures from the university鈥檚 funds.

These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.