When the Martha Cook Building was built I thought the occupants should be self-governing, like a sorosis. President Hutchins and my brother Chauncey persuaded me to add a board of governors. That was wise. - William Cook
The Board of Governors plays a vital role in the stewardship of the Building. It's members are appointed today by the U-M President and all serve without financial compensation. The role they carry out is described in their bylaws:
The function of the Board of Governors, with the approval of the President of the University of Michigan, and within the University structure, is to set policy for the management of the Martha Cook Building (MCB), to maintain and foster an environment of congenial living and growth, to maintain the traditions of MCB, to approve the budget and expenses of the Building, to maintain the historic Building itself, and to oversee the Building’s staff. The Board will also foster good working relationships with other departments of the University.
Board of Governors 2023-2024
Martha Cook Nash Campos BS '72, AMLS '74
Chair | Saline, Michigan
Janet Kreger BA '72
Vice Chair and MCAA Liaison | Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mary Beth Hicks Nicholson BA ’90
Recording Secretary | Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Glenda Bullock BA ’72 (MSU), MA ’74 (Univ of Chicago)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jennifer Jasperse BSECS ’19
Redwood City, California
Christina Talamonti Nechiporchik BA '07
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Katie Scott BA '95, BSN '08
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Governor Job Description
Martha Cook Building Board of Governors Bylaws
Specifically, the purpose of the BOG, with the approval of the President of the University
of Michigan, and within the University structure, is to set policy for the management of the
MCB&G, to maintain and foster an environment of congenial living and growth for its residents,
to maintain the traditions of MCB&G, to approve the budget and expenses of the Building and
Grounds, to maintain the historic Building and Grounds, and to oversee the MCB&G’s staff. The
BOG will also foster good working relationships with other departments of the University.
rev. 2020