Mission

Part of a public university focused on its urban and regional service area, the UM-Flint Mathematics Department holds a central place in the College of Arts and Sciences. The mission of the UM-Flint Mathematics Department is to share its knowledge and appreciation of mathematics within and outside the University, to participate in the creation and dissemination of mathematical ideas, and to do its part in making UM-Flint a vital learning institution committed to serving the needs of its students.

Goals

(1) To enable UM-Flint students concentrating in mathematics to:

- explore the range and power of mathematical ideas
 
- follow and construct mathematical proofs and apply mathematical ideas to problem solving
 
- participate in the mathematical discovery/presentation process
 
- use appropriate technology applicable to mathematics
 
- prepare for employment or advanced academic training in mathematics or related fields

 

(2) To help UM-Flint students in other departments we serve to:

- gain knowledge in mathematics appropriate to their areas of study
 
- understand uses and applications of mathematics in their fields
 
- use appropriate technology

 

(3) To work continuously to improve our teaching by:

- keeping our pedagogy effective and well-suited to our students
 
- exploring innovations in course content and pedagogy
 
- maintaining high expectations for the academic performance of students
 
- expanding our own understanding of mathematics

(4) To participate in the creation and dissemination of mathematical ideas by:

- conducting mathematical research
 
- publishing results in journals and books and presenting talks at conferences and colloquia
 
- supporting the work of state, national and international mathematical organizations

 

(5) To further mathematics in the UM-Flint service region by:

- sponsoring mathematics-based events for students and/or their families
 
- cooperating with other regional mathematics educators
 
- working to improve mathematical training of pre-service teachers

 

(6) To be leaders in the UM-Flint community by:

- actively participating in faculty governance, both within the College of Arts and Science and at the University level
 
- serving as advocates for UM-Flint students