Meet Renee Gagnier, our highlighted APA member from College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR).
What is your job title?
Unit Human Resources Administrator II.
How long have you been at MSU?
Total 19 years. I worked for 10 years, took a hiatus to be a stay-at-home mom for 10 years, and have been back for 9 years now.
Have you been a member of the APA the whole time?
No. APA member just over 7 years.
What department do you work in, and can you tell me a little about what you do?
I work for the Dean’s office and review and approve all HR actions in the college. I also assist our academic units with academic and support staff hiring and HR policy and procedures.
What brought you to your job at MSU?
I started my MSU career out in the football office, which was very fun! I then worked in two different academic units in CANR. I’ve been with the Dean’s office for over 7 years now.
What do you love about working at MSU?
I was born and raised a Spartan, so I love everything MSU! I’m also a resident of East Lansing and absolutely love living and working in East Lansing. I thoroughly enjoy what I do, helping and assisting others, and above all else, love the friendships I have formed after all my years on campus.
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What do you like to do when you are not at work?
I enjoy going to our cottage and boating with my husband and two boys. I am always in the middle of a book, love to socialize with friends, and am amazed watching the young men my boys have become. I also enjoy rubber stamping and scrapbooking.