FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December, 4, 2019
Governor Whitmer Appoints Renee Knake to Michigan State University Board of Trustees
LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Renee Knake to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.
"As a proud Spartan, I understand how important it is to have someone on the board who will do right by students, staff, and alumni. I know Renee will work with President Stanley to ensure that Michigan State embodies a culture that respects diversity, values and listens to all survivors, and makes college education more affordable and accessible for Michigan families," said Whitmer. "I'm confident that Renee's professional background and unique skillset is what Michigan State University needs right now."
Prior to this appointment, members of the Whitmer Administration met with students from Michigan State University to engage in a dialogue about the board seat. This meeting provided an opportunity for administration officials to listen to students' concerns directly and engage in a dialogue about the needs facing the university.
More on Michimich.com
Renee Knake currently serves as a professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center and is the Joanne and Larry Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics. In addition to her teaching role, she is the director of Outcomes and Assessments and a member of the Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Committee. Prior to joining the University of Houston in 2016, Knake spent over 10 years at Michigan State University, receiving tenure at the College of Law and also teaching at the Eli Broad College of Business and the Honors College. While at MSU, she was the director of the 21st Century Law Practice Summer Program in London and co-founder of the ReInvent Law Laboratory for Law, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. She also is an elected member of the American Law Institute.
Ms. Knake is the chair-elect of the professional responsibility section of the Association of American Law Schools and a member of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission Selection Committee for the Discipline of Law. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Economics from North Park College. She resides in East Lansing with her two children.
More on Michimich.com
Ms. Knake's work and advocacy has helped prevent sexual harassment and assault in the legal community. In October of 2018, Ms. Knake spoke to the Federal Judiciary Ethics Committee about the need to ensure that no individual experiences sexual harassment as a rite of passage within the legal profession.
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and alumni at MSU and am eager to work with my partners on the Board of Trustees to ensure the safety and security of everyone on campus," said Knake. "I've dedicated my career to ensuring diversity in institutions like Michigan State, and I'm prepared to continue that work as a trustee. I know that as an MSU grad, this is an issue the governor cares deeply about, and I'm committed to ensuring that she and everyone else who graduates from Michigan state is proud to be a Spartan for life."
This appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
December, 4, 2019
Governor Whitmer Appoints Renee Knake to Michigan State University Board of Trustees
LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Renee Knake to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.
"As a proud Spartan, I understand how important it is to have someone on the board who will do right by students, staff, and alumni. I know Renee will work with President Stanley to ensure that Michigan State embodies a culture that respects diversity, values and listens to all survivors, and makes college education more affordable and accessible for Michigan families," said Whitmer. "I'm confident that Renee's professional background and unique skillset is what Michigan State University needs right now."
Prior to this appointment, members of the Whitmer Administration met with students from Michigan State University to engage in a dialogue about the board seat. This meeting provided an opportunity for administration officials to listen to students' concerns directly and engage in a dialogue about the needs facing the university.
More on Michimich.com
- Maccabi USA Men's Basketball Announces New Head Coach For 21st Maccabiah
- Michigan: Meridian Road bridge repairs over I-96 underway in Ingham County
- Michigan: Attorney General Nessel Urges Senate to Pass Legislation to Ensure Relief for all Federal Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
- Michigan: Attorney General Nessel Announces Appointment of Oceana County Public Administrator
- Michigan: MDOT virtual meeting to give update on 2020-21 M-28 project in Munising
Renee Knake currently serves as a professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center and is the Joanne and Larry Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics. In addition to her teaching role, she is the director of Outcomes and Assessments and a member of the Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Committee. Prior to joining the University of Houston in 2016, Knake spent over 10 years at Michigan State University, receiving tenure at the College of Law and also teaching at the Eli Broad College of Business and the Honors College. While at MSU, she was the director of the 21st Century Law Practice Summer Program in London and co-founder of the ReInvent Law Laboratory for Law, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. She also is an elected member of the American Law Institute.
Ms. Knake is the chair-elect of the professional responsibility section of the Association of American Law Schools and a member of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission Selection Committee for the Discipline of Law. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Economics from North Park College. She resides in East Lansing with her two children.
More on Michimich.com
- Clarity Gold Reported 2.32 oz/t Au - Sent Crews to Three High Grade Gold Properties in BC
- Doctor Develops Personalized Solution to COVID-19 Threat
- Amaze Properties LLC Is Looking To Buy Another Property In Metro Detroit Michigan
- iEducation Group Launches Global Accredited, One-to-One Virtual School
- Andrew Carnegie Global Capital Announces a $20M Fintech Venture with Braintree in the Coming Year
Ms. Knake's work and advocacy has helped prevent sexual harassment and assault in the legal community. In October of 2018, Ms. Knake spoke to the Federal Judiciary Ethics Committee about the need to ensure that no individual experiences sexual harassment as a rite of passage within the legal profession.
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and alumni at MSU and am eager to work with my partners on the Board of Trustees to ensure the safety and security of everyone on campus," said Knake. "I've dedicated my career to ensuring diversity in institutions like Michigan State, and I'm prepared to continue that work as a trustee. I know that as an MSU grad, this is an issue the governor cares deeply about, and I'm committed to ensuring that she and everyone else who graduates from Michigan state is proud to be a Spartan for life."
This appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
0 Comments
Latest on Michimich.com
- Michigan: MPSC to hold public hearing on Enbridge's request for siting authority to replace, relocate Line 5 in Straits of Mackinac
- Additional food assistance for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 extended through August
- Michigan: M-89 resurfacing in Richland starts Monday
- Michigan: AG Nessel Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Federal Government Action to Increase Access and Affordability for COVID-19 Drug
- Herman Miller Upholds Win in Ongoing Fight to Protect Iconic Designs from Trademark Infringement
- Plymouth Terrace Raising Funds for The Walk to End Alzheimer's!
- Hillside Terrace Raising Funds for The Walk to End Alzheimer's!
- Marshals Of The Revolution-New Roots Country Music and Lifestyle Brand Has Arrived
- Michigan: Suspects Arraigned on Charges for Filing False Sales Tax Returns, Possession of Sales Suppression Device
- Avoiding the 17a-4 Quagmire - AdvisorVault's Guide for Small FINRA Firms
- Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week Aug. 8-16 spotlights Michigan's water resources
- Michigan: Help shape Holland State Park management planning at Aug. 20 virtual meeting
- Eric Bopp Announces He's Running for Judge
- Michigan: Marijuana Regulatory Agency Recalls Contaminated Pre-Rolls, Suspends Processor Licenses Pending Investigation
- Michigan: AG Nessel Shifts Focus to Long-term Care Facilities Violating Executive Orders
- Michigan: Westbound I-94 ramp to westbound M-60 closed in Jackson on Wednesday
- Michigan: Safe, accessible, secure primary proves successful elections possible during pandemic
- ITSMA Announces Finalists for the 2020 Marketing Excellence Awards
- Tom Urquhart, Ph.D., joins IOTech Systems as SVP of Professional Services
- Clixie Media Extends Waived Fees to Assist Online Educators