The Pulse Newsletter
May 2025 Edition
In this edition
- From the Desk of the Interim Provost
- Academic Unit Featured Stories
- From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs
- From the Desk of Vice Provost for Assessment and Accreditation
- New Carnegie Classification
- ODE Corner
- Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates
- Faculty Spotlight | Matt Wolverton
- Staff Spotlight | Roy Shavers
- Faculty Resources
- Important Dates, Events and Deadlines
Message from Interim Provost Kandogan
Thank you all for the support you provided during my interim role as Provost since January of 2024. The campus will be in good hands under the leadership of incoming Provost Abby Parrill-Baker, who will be starting in just a few weeks.
The campus has done great work for our students and made remarkable progress in getting recognized for our faculty’s research, quality of our academic programs, and the work we all have done in the community. Based on the enrollment projections for the next academic year, it looks like these efforts are continuing to pay off.
Our work in recent years is nicely summarized in a new Carnegie classification on student access and earnings. As one of few “Opportunity Colleges and Universities,” we serve students in our region well and make a significant difference in their careers and earning potential.
With this feeling of a job well done, I wish everyone a relaxing summer.
Yener Kandogan, Ph.D
Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Academic Unit Featured Stories
Learn about some of the many remarkable accomplishments of students, staff, and faculty!
- College of Arts, Sciences and Education: UM-Flint’s Wyatt Exploration Program connects students with Cuba’s people, culture and history
- College of Arts, Sciences and Education: UM-Flint’s Officer Friendly Day, April 26, offers virtual reality experiences for the autistic community
- College of Arts, Sciences and Education: A RIBBITING GOOD TIME (UM-Flint Family Fun Day video)
- College of Health Sciences: Michigan Health Equity Challenge announces winners of second annual competition; Michigan Health Equity Challenge winners announced
- School of Management: Zillion Solutions Competition Results
- School of Management: UM-Flint’s School of Management names Sherri Stephens as 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient
From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs
Dear Faculty and Staff:
As we wrap up a busier-than-usual winter semester, I want to express our gratitude for the vast array of workshops we have developed that have been embraced by individuals across our campus community. These sessions have offered engaged learning opportunities and sparked meaningful cross-campus dialogues in various key areas.
From the Desk of Vice Provost for Assessment and Accreditation
As part of our ongoing efforts to support institutional excellence and continuous improvement, I’m pleased to share recent developments in two key areas: the Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative and the implementation of centralized resources for program review.
New Carnegie Classification
This past April, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education debuted a new classification system focused on student access and earnings.
The ODE Corner
The Office of Online and Digital Education provides comprehensive support to instructors and academic units in the development and delivery of online courses and programs at UM-Flint. Find the latest information for online teaching and learning resources, upcoming events, training opportunities, and more.
Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates
With the new accessibility requirements coming online, the library is ready to help faculty prepare their classes for the coming semesters. We are reviving our series of webinars with ODE to help faculty integrate the library resources and publications into Canvas as well as think about copyright implications with course readings.
Faculty Spotlight | Matt Wolverton
The University of Michigan-Flint is extraordinarily unique in that it is a smaller university with all the advantages that that entails for students in terms of class sizes, face-time with professors, etc., but also has the benefits of its affiliation with a large research university in the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. A key example of this is library resources: our students, staff, and faculty have access to the academic content of a massive research university; (…)
Staff Spotlight | Roy Shavers
What makes UM-Flint special to me is how small and personal it feels. You can get to know people, students, staff, and faculty meaningfully. What stands out the most is how much people here truly care. You see, every day, how someone takes time to help a student. We all do our part to help students get through college and succeed.
Important Dates, Events and Deadlines
- 5/14: Music Program Auditions
- 7/7 – 7/18: Summer Vocal Academy
- 8/6: Music Program Auditions
- 8/21: Academic Convocation, 2 – 4 p.m.