Academic Programs Task Force
Message from the Chair
The
Academic Programs Task Force is committed to improving the core academic
programs and their related supporting programs at UM-Flint. Our committee
is comprised of faculty representatives from three of the four schools
on campus, staff members, and students. We will accomplish the tasks
before us through the use of existing data and the resourcefulness of
our members. Marty Kaufman
David M. French Professor of Earth Resource Science
Task Force Starting Ideas
- Inventory existing academic program offerings and associated program capacities.
- Propose strategies to strengthen academic program quality through comprehensive and effective program review and assessment.
- Review current trends in higher education and identify potential areas of growth.
- Determine potential barriers to developing and offering new academic programs and explore strategies to address them.
- Assess the barriers to developing multidisciplinary programs and identify strategies to address those barriers.
Academic Programs Task Force Roster
| Committee Member | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Marty Kaufman, Chair | Earth and Resource Science |
| Michael Farmer, Liaison | Computer, Science, Engineering, and Physics |
| Karen Arnould | Office of the Registrar |
| Roy Barnes | Sociology |
| Ahmad Dandachi | Student |
| Donna Fry | Physical Therapy |
| Jeff Kupperman | School of Education |
| Brad Maki | Graduate Programs |
| Margie Murray-Wright | Nursing |
| Nikki Taylor-Vargo | School of Management |