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

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

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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
A woman dressed in a camel coat stares pensively from her perch on a bridge.
Meet Megan Baxter: The Pushcart Prize-winning author shares a peek into her online writing courses

From planning first drafts to finding an agent, Baxter supports her students every step of the way.

Interlochen Arts Academy singer-songwriter students pose in front of the Hotel Cafe sign.
Arts Academy singer-songwriters embark on ‘unforgettable’ Los Angeles tour

During the March 9-15 trip, six young musicians worked with students from local schools, presented public performances, and explored southern California.

A woman dressed in black hiking clothes stands in front of a green and mountainous landscape with ancient ruins.
Way beyond a translating app: Arts Academy Spanish instructor Brittany Adams helps her students make real-life connections

Her high school passion took her from college studies in Seville to a stint in the Peace Corps and ongoing work with migrant families. Today, Adams encourages her students to develop empathy and understanding for the millions of Spanish speakers worldwide.

Upcoming Events
All Events
May
16

Film & New Media, Academy Student

Film Thesis and Animation Showcase

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

DeRoy Center for Film Studies FREE, no tickets required

May
16

Music, Academy Student

Opera Workshop - Mozart's Cosi fan tutte

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

May
16

Music, Academy Student

Contemporary Music Showcase Recital

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Fine Arts Building FREE, no tickets required