Cleary names new Dean of Undergraduate Studies

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November 14, 2024
 
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Cleary names new Dean of Undergraduate Studies
 
(HOWELL, MI) Douglas Stein, PhD, provost and executive vice president at Cleary University, is pleased to announce that Professor Kelly Genei was named Dean of Undergraduate Studies for the university.
 
In this position, Genei is responsible for advancing the excellence and quality of Cleary’s undergraduate programs and activities. She works closely with key academic, student affairs and operational staff to support the success of the university’s undergraduate student body and instill the attributes of The Cleary Mind™. Her role also includes supporting, supervising and evaluating day-to-day undergraduate classroom operations, communications and instructional processes to promote and improve consistency and quality of instruction.
 
Genei also assists in the academic guidance and advising of undergraduate students, monitors undergraduate academic progress, and leads and implements academic university initiatives to improve student and faculty success. She also leads the development of new and existing academic curriculum initiatives, including those related to AI and academic assessment.
 
Genei reports to Douglas Stein, PhD, Cleary provost and executive vice president.
 
“When selecting the right candidate for Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Cleary was looking for a dynamic leader with innovative vision and drive for accomplishment; one who has demonstrated a successful record of championing a strong, vibrant and relevant undergraduate educational experience,” reports Dr. Stein. “We found all of this and more in Professor Genei.”

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Genei joined Cleary University in 2019 as a member of the adjunct faculty and a DECA advisor. One year later, she became an associate professor. That same year, she received the Vince Linder Teaching Excellence Award, a student and staff selected honor named after Dr. Vince Linder who served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Cleary for more than 25 years. This award is given to a faculty member who maintains a culture of excellence and cares deeply about helping students succeed.
Genei received her BBA from Northwood University in Midland, where she triple-majored in advertising, marketing and management; and minored in economics and language arts. She earned her MBA in Business from the Devos Graduate School of Management at Northwood University’s international partner school in Montreux, Switzerland. She is working on her PhD in Business, with a focus in entrepreneurship, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Genei completed certifications in People Analytics, Operations Analytics and Customer Analytics – all from Wharton University of Pennsylvania. She obtained a Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in 2012 from the University of Michigan.
 
“I am honored to be selected for this role in the community where I was raised, continuing to serve our students, the mission of Cleary, and our entire community,” Genei says. “As it did for me, a business education can help students develop technical knowledge and practice the interpersonal skills necessary to be an asset as future leaders.
 
“One of our strongest and most valuable resources at Cleary is our faculty,” she adds. “They are experts in their field and bring that experience into the classroom. I, too, was a small business owner with a love for education and appreciation for the professors who contributed to my success. I am looking forward to working alongside every member of the academic team at Cleary to further develop an instructional system that provides a student-centered experience.
 
“What makes Cleary special is our faculty, advisors, coaches and staff – everyone working cohesively to guide our students to lifelong success.”
 
Genei grew up in Hartland, graduated from Hartland High School, and resides in Brighton. She serves on the City of Brighton’s Zoning Board of Appeals, and for enjoyment, she races with an adult ski league, and camps and hikes with her dog.
 
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She began her new role at Cleary before the fall semester began.
 
About Cleary University
Founded in 1883, Cleary University is a four-year, private, nonprofit accredited university, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees from a unique Business Arts curriculum, and
driven by a faculty of thought leaders with deep, practical experience in their industries.
Providing on-campus and online education models, Cleary offers a robust athletic program of
19 sports and a rich residence life with nearly 200 students living on the quiet, rolling 50-acre campus. Cleary graduates tend to land jobs faster than their peers and with higher earning salaries at the start of their careers. Cleary’s campus is located at 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI 48843, with an education center within the Durfee Innovation Society at 2470 Collingwood St., Detroit, MI 48206.
 
Cleary University:
  • Ranked #1 in Michigan for Return on Investment (ROI) among private, nonprofit business schools for its Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Management and Operations (The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity – FREOPP)
  • Ranked first in Michigan for earnings one year post graduation and 10 years post graduation (FREOPP)
  • Ranked #3 in Michigan for Net Present Value (NPV) of all private, nonprofit schools 10 years post graduation (Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce)
  • Ranked #4 Best Business College in Michigan (Niche)
  • Named a top 25 school in Michigan for its MBA program and its online degree programs (University HQ)
  • Ranked ninth best university in the US for its MBA online leadership degree program (OnlineMastersDegrees.org)
  • Named “Best for Vets College in 2022, 2023 and 2024” by Military Times
  • Earned Gold Level Veteran-Friendly status from The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency three years in a row for continued excellence in serving military-connected students
To learn more about Cleary University, visit its website: https://cleary.edu.

Cleary names new Dean of Undergraduate Studies