Human Resources Staff
Vicki DeFord, Chief Human Resource Officer651/201-1664 | victoria.deford@so.mnscu.edu
Primary focus: Strategic organizational design, talent management, and coaching high performing teams
Topical responsibility:
- Administrator plan
- Labor Relations issues
- Achievement awards, employee recognition
- Presidents (benefits, retirement, relocation)
- Training (staff and leadership development)
- Accommodation for disability
- Retirement
- Exit interviews
- Unemployment hearings
Marilyn Myles-Newman, Personnel Officer
651/201-1837 | marilyn.mylesnewman@so.mnscu.edu
Primary focus: Talent acquisition, benefits
Topical responsibility
- Performance Management issues
- Workers’ Compensation
- Job audits
- Performance review tracking
- Resignations
- Unemployment claims
- Seniority rosters
Jessica White, Personnel Aide
651/201-1845 | jessica.white@so.mnscu.edu
Primary focus: Core operations
Topical responsibility
- Benefits administration
- Orientation - new hires
- Family Medical Leave
- Tuition Waiver
- Wages, progression
- Employment verification
Thanks!
MnSCU System Office Human Resources Team

