{"id":263,"date":"2026-06-29T10:18:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/provost\/?page_id=263"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:48:36","slug":"2024-archive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"Archived Newsletters | 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 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class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">In this edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provost\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featured\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provost\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#VPEM\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#recruiting\">Recruiting Trip to India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#fcca\">FCCA Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#MASFAA\">MASFAA Lifetime Achievement Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#ode\">ODE Corner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#library\">Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#faculty-spotlight\">Faculty Spotlight | Elizabeth Cunningham<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staff\">Staff Spotlight | Lori Vedder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#CEW\">CEW+ Student Awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#coffee\">Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#Faculty-Resources\">Faculty Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#important\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png\" alt=\"Welcome to the Pulse\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"provost\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-d686266e9998c84d758d07ab4dddafa9\">Message from Interim Provost Kandogan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4dd51b9782a4d4a696c4556d01417d18 wp-block-paragraph\">Back in the April 2024 issue of this newsletter, I shared an invite to a State of the University Survey, where you were asked to provide feedback regarding how we differentiated our academic programs, and more generally who we were. Below is a summary of your responses to each question. These questions were very timely as a recent Chronicle of Higher Education issue focused on the future of regional publics. My main takeaway from reading this was differentiation is key to success. I hope you consider these in your efforts to build upon our recent successes. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQBCxHX5I2h419QHDQYeimyXI17vTbBbHoJG-chuV-EOhYrRdS0dpPc1yiHAbL7ZbzgvyLMwQYx40Yr\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about the summary of your responses.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dc5a00faf3779598e81eb4aad5145e09 wp-block-paragraph\">Yener Kandogan, Ph.D<br>Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"unit-featured\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-695053ca72c839e727b3905da96f3fb5\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-156f8d8ba1eff84e33a7fbc9e9a44e5f wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about some of the many remarkable accomplishments of students, staff, and faculty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d362a0130bc6d5e2543fd5152c2c192d\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d855750359a3e8d914acf21c4711eea\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences and Education: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/10\/23\/um-flints-moot-court-program-prepares-future-legal-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Moot Court program prepares future legal scholars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b0ef2d1956e6d5573b9bba717e1dd96\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences and Education:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/10\/24\/um-flints-horgan-explores-nonverbal-communication-of-gender-and-sexuality-in-new-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Horgan explores nonverbal communication of gender and sexuality in new book<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca208dacf10ff977cadf132c51d80b97\"><strong>College of Innovation and Technology: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/09\/11\/um-flint-names-timothy-e-bates-professor-of-practice-at-college-of-innovation-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint names Timothy E. Bates professor of practice at College of Innovation &amp; Technology<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28e20b90e4d16a377ce707b727ba40b4\"><strong>School of Management:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/10\/31\/redefining-sales-um-flints-new-competitive-sales-team-launches-career-paths-and-new-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redefining sales: UM-Flint\u2019s new competitive sales team launches career paths and new course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14292937958aad32bec1ae791e0d7815\"><strong>School of Management: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/10\/04\/um-flint-school-of-management-to-host-business-summit-oct-31-featuring-lear-president-and-ceo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint School of Management to host business summit Oct. 31, featuring Lear president and CEO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b22972e32ae46e1326a19a0f5990f0bd\"><strong>College of Health Sciences:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/09\/26\/um-flint-to-take-educational-training-lead-as-part-of-historic-flint-water-crisis-settlement\/?_gl=1*2gtnq8*_gcl_au*MjA5MTQ0ODE2My4xNzgyMTUyNjU4*_ga*Nzc4ODI0MTg2LjE3NzM0MDk4NDA.*_ga_64H0Z0BJSB*czE3ODIxNTI2NTgkbzg5JGcxJHQxNzgyMTU4ODU0JGo1MiRsMCRoMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint to take educational training lead as part of historic Flint Water Crisis settlement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80898eff36e78f7ec04cffc52b71d872\"><strong>School of Nursing: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/10\/23\/um-flint-school-of-nursing-receives-3-94m-grant-to-address-rural-nursing-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint School of Nursing receives $3.94M grant to address rural nursing shortage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1195b435b8156de09516c4a04c2403f7\"><strong>School of Nursing:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTNMKOyfnpMugbBnk7ob3W2J496qe2JFo6ex8mKCM0QoAlJohzcgAerv6dgdy5YUS-inZX7vQ-YQ4v9\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nursing Students assisted Trinity Health and the Bloomfield Hills Fire Department<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Sapna-V-Thwaite-VPAA.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of woman in a red jacket\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Sapna-V-Thwaite-VPAA.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Sapna-V-Thwaite-VPAA-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"vice-provost\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Colleagues,<br>I am pleased to share some recent highlights from the Office of the VPAA:<br>We recently co-hosted a successful virtual research mixer with the University of Greifswald in mid-October. We had a high level of engagement from both institutions. (\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are currently working on identifying actionable next steps for follow-up initiatives, which we look forward to sharing with you soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQYKbnact33iB0ZQVYUrd3C7zeMBATP8mVAN2DlH-1aGX44WfSs00yFcfM2jxGK0g\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more from the Desk of the VPAA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/pulse-2024-img.jpg\" alt=\"Three female students taking a selfie outside\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/pulse-2024-img.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/pulse-2024-img-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"VPEM\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office for the VPEM has had a busy few months with a lot of activity regarding recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. This fall, the University of Michigan-Flint saw the highest enrollment increase of all Michigan public universities. Coming in with a 6.51% increase, UM-Flint bucked the trend of falling college enrollments. Congratulations to the campus for all the efforts and support in enrolling and retaining our students. A special thank you to the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions teams. Their hard work and perseverance are reflected in our fall numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQSDoVPSDFAU9d2mpNMPSECvSuJLK2svLXnAZ4_2XRd-6kqWtT3EexHY021tPKrMw\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more from the Desk of the VPEM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Recruiting-Trip-To-India.png\" alt=\"Three men taking a group photo\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Recruiting-Trip-To-India.png 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Recruiting-Trip-To-India-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"recruiting\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Recruiting Trip to India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This August, Christopher Lewis, Zachariah Mathew, and Joe Vainner traveled to India as part of the international student recruitment strategy for UM-Flint. Their primary goals were to build personal relationships with recruiters, expand networking opportunities with schools, understand cultural influences on destination and college choices, enhance visibility, and raise awareness of the UM-Flint brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRuganqZwpwLGXTQZLlR-FSXTe6OY-GgLYLKuh-411jv-JlkDGUMJ34V1z9excQ2lFA4s8gTP-qYrrF\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read More about Recruiting Trip to India<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FCCA-Academy.png\" alt=\"FCC Academy\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FCCA-Academy.png 318w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FCCA-Academy-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"fcca\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">FCCA Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being part of the UM-Flint Campus community allows Flint Cultural Center Academy High School students to interact with the university faculty. Throughout the academic year, different academic programs offer various engagement and enrichment opportunities for FCCA students to expand their exposure to different career pathways and disciplines in areas such as healthcare, technology, arts, and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQCDfzmj4qny9qEqDbeLWaDY9RWjKpH_6E4bFQQkWSTVmmOv_pbsYo0yPZcAHLRecjvt9qyXdszx6lB\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read More on FCCA Engagement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/MASFAA-logo.png\" alt=\"MASFAA, Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administration\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/MASFAA-logo.png 521w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/MASFAA-logo-300x56.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"MASFAA\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">MASFAA Lifetime Achievement Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lori Vedder has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a MASFAA member who has made important and unique contributions to the financial aid profession and MASFAA\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQoBXHk2sN1732VsNmf2MdMgGfGimutkV8Yq4KdGcVAO7Y0PXqlEbX15inOZ11J3g\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn More MASFAA Lifetime Achievement Award<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful technology background with a magnifying glass over the words &quot;Generative AI&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"ode\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Office of Online and Digital Education Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ODE provides comprehensive support to instructors and academic units in developing and delivering online courses and programs at UM-Flint. Explore the latest information for online teaching and learning resources, upcoming events, training opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/1\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQtk4IWoOLR5BO-h11VVaM8YSA19YuwnPVzqk3_6kR6o3vISgC9Z27McpzApvl9TeCs6Ban_jRGeQs1\/pub?urp=gmail_link\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Explore ODE&#8217;s latest information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aisle within a library\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"library\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Thompson Library participates in several agreements with publishers to waive or discount the Article Processing Charges for authors. We encourage UM-Flint faculty, staff, and students to utilize these credits as another potential avenue for publishing opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/libguides.umflint.edu\/blogs\/system\/Library-Supports-Publishing-in-OA-Journals\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn More about APC for authors<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Elizabeth-Cunningham.jpg\" alt=\"Potrait of a woman with short brown hair in a striped top\" class=\"wp-image-291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Elizabeth-Cunningham.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Elizabeth-Cunningham-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"faculty-spotlight\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Spotlight | Elizabeth Cunningham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) teachers engage with the mathematical thinking of children by focusing on formative assessment, learning progressions, and mathematics education research. When intertwined, these aspects of education provide teachers with ways to explore, understand, and use children\u2019s mathematical thinking to enrich interactions and instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vS6mPvTZiStpnW5_Yp6ivPTnitZj8eecoD8CPsOoxoxdGjTVqOlT6UD-KJvL31kUQ\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more about Elizabeth Cunningham<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Lori-Vedder.jpg\" alt=\"Potrait of a woman with short blonde hair in a navy blazer\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Lori-Vedder.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Lori-Vedder-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"staff\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Staff Spotlight | Lori Vedder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have had the distinct honor of serving the University of Michigan \u2013 Flint for over 35 years all in the financial aid office. Financial Aid is a profession one does not seek as a career. Most begin as a student worker and never leave the field. For me, it was an admissions background and some time spent working on the Ann Arbor campus in the graduate school of engineering. (\u2026)<br>Financial aid is an interesting profession. Things are always changing, and as a team, we work to keep our campus in compliance. Knowing we have a voice at the state and federal level through advocacy efforts keeps the passion alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSrin4XaSf_SvU6eF12shBPi4aOsrW2jQu5z8fbGc-IkRUhvfR2z5dunIg4PQ1AqQ\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more about Lori Vedder<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/CEW-logo.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint CEW+\" class=\"wp-image-293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/CEW-logo.png 225w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/CEW-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"CEW\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">CEW+ Student Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to five UM-Flint students: Shalini Augenstein (CHS), Tracey Finall (SOM), Naomi Pee (SON), Shannon Wallace (CHS), and Tomika White (SON), who received a 2024-25 CEW+ award!<br>CEW+ provides immediate and ongoing services and financial support to ensure educational success and degree completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/cew.umich.edu\/news-story\/cew-awards-over-870k-in-scholarship-and-fellowship-funds-to-113-u-m-students\/\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more about the CEW+ Award<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image.png\" alt=\"Icon of a hot cup of coffee with coffee beans around it, within a brown circle\" class=\"wp-image-295\" style=\"width:279px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image.png 500w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"coffee\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have ideas, feedback, or suggestions for academic affairs on our campus?<br>Interim Provost Kandogan invites you to an informal conversation. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your feedback. Coffee\/tea and light snacks will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please RSVP, and you will receive a calendar invite for your selected session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" data-leading-icon=\"calendar\"><a data-leading-icon=\"calendar\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScdhHZ_LOmdizMb9K70WiUSa4YSizWUFlH9gATzCcpiCrqM3Q\/viewform\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M11.7 15.7l-2.9-2.9-1.1 1.1 4 4 6-6-1.1-1.1-4.9 4.9z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19 4H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9h15v9z\"><\/path><\/svg>RSVP to have Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Faculty-Resources\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/office-of-online-and-digital-edu-logo.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint Office of Online and Digital Education\" class=\"wp-image-277\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.6667563567873;width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/office-of-online-and-digital-edu-logo.png 490w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/office-of-online-and-digital-edu-logo-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ode\/\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>ODE Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/TCLT-logo-768x149-1.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching\" class=\"wp-image-279\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5.1549218535782835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/TCLT-logo-768x149-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/TCLT-logo-768x149-1-300x58.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/online.publuu.com\/632306\/1418452\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>TCLT Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"important\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-b53df9f1eea62382be09c7d7787d8a4f\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6311060093ccfddc3ecc44386aa3a5df\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d69ccda62570850b94af87696f7627ba\"><strong>11\/12 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee &amp; Conversation: Election Roundup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ed0d0bb4154fe7e24de406ed8af7b77\"><strong>11\/14 \u2013<\/strong> Institute for Society and Technology: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdBG3-RXUZ4RGb9RBPcIvM4fmDehHFzvlQZDuvrzHdPGv52rA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dine and Dialogue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f0c2e31943a3d1a2213922ea9418f3c\"><strong>11\/14 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyatt Event: A History of Cuba in 25 Artifacts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a06703588bf6ca5070f34d8e82d15d6\"><strong>11\/14 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/isa\/rsvp_boot?id=379801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diwali Night<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28ae4429029a0655e9e4942587cf9415\"><strong>11\/14 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/9631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Orchestra<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b538c94a0400c35197ba414a1874674a\"><strong>11\/15 \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Theatre Production:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exit, Pursued by a Bear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32a801f716d91d5f32b96a684f4eed0b\"><strong>11\/16 \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Theatre Production:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/campus-connections\/events\/10213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exit, Pursued by a Bear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05cc7b29a521dfcd0f0f0061a3336307\"><strong>11\/17 \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Theatre Production:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/campus-connections\/events\/10214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exit, Pursued by a Bear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b8d6fc195f56fab8dc5aa30b3336073\"><strong>11\/21 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/9632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wind Symphony Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-670591f8e120e7cf5daea1f77ecbfa30\"><strong>11\/23 &amp; 11\/24 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/9633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 High School Honor Band<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12\/2 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/6M8P5yf7NYu7Eg7W7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee with the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/3 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/ssh\/events\/10186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee and Conversation \u2013 The Global Scene<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/4 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/9634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jazz Ensemble &amp; Jazz Combo Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/7 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/9635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sounds of the Season \u2013 Holiday Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/11 \u2013 Study Day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/13 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/som\/events\/10264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOM Economic Forum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/15 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/commencement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commencement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/21 \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/9636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuba Christmas &amp; Carols Sing-Along<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-link-hover-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-link-hover-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"September-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">September 2024 Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">In this edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostSept24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostSept24\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featuredSept24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featuredSept24\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provostSept24\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#VPEMSept24\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#odeSept24\">ODE Corner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#librarySept24\">Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#faculty-spotlightDabney\">Faculty Spotlight | Beverly Dabney<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staffMartin\">Staff Spotlight | Laura Martin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#coffeeSept24\">Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#Faculty-ResourcesSept24\">Faculty Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantSept24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantSept24\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png\" alt=\"Welcome to the Pulse\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"provostSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-794e08f57d7d9d68208a1100b8a5b39c\">Message from Interim Provost Kandogan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7e31090a65dbc052fd919dc5cb876562 wp-block-paragraph\">This newsletter provides many examples of the impact of our faculty, staff and students with their research, intellectual and creative activities, and their service. In particular, I am proud to see the progress we have been making in raising grant funds to support these activities, as well as some significant milestones such as the 50th anniversary in two of our academic units. These are significant achievements that bring more recognition to our university and make a positive difference in our recruitment efforts.<br>If you missed the Academic Convocation, in my remarks I shared both some of our collective successes and new and continuing challenges we must address together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IarRhUX71d5odxg9kgzgW5WLauw1JXt5\/pub\">Academic Convocation 2024 Remarks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea2612cc1a94d000e0d09081a7ad7fa4 wp-block-paragraph\">Best wishes in the new academic year!<br><br>P.S. A reminder that various resources, policies and procedures related to academic affairs can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-661ea035d00a9be5ebadd73118928bc8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yener Kandogan, Ph.D<br><\/strong>Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"unit-featuredSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-e8c110c9f68506cfca5cd473f104c916\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-156f8d8ba1eff84e33a7fbc9e9a44e5f wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about some of the many remarkable accomplishments of students, staff, and faculty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-04dd778a9e7bacbf194c43f35f5dc714\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87bb37646f3e5dd9e3a40d90fdadd3f4\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences and Education: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/07\/31\/um-flints-cunningham-awarded-1-7m-to-study-gap-between-theory-and-practice-in-k-5-math-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Cunningham awarded $1.7M to study gap between theory and practice in K-5 math teaching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5b524a0d60a367783e89e988df7f257\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences and Education: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/07\/24\/um-flints-riverbank-arts-creates-a-healing-space-for-citys-queer-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Riverbank Arts creates a healing space for city\u2019s queer community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f94b51a56085eee98a3e9a7713e5c005\"><strong>College of Innovation and Technology: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/08\/20\/um-flints-tonietto-awarded-1-7m-to-study-the-impact-of-native-plant-lawns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Tonietto part of $1.7M study on the impact of native plant lawns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9856c49f76342fb8e047c0a33b73aa2f\"><strong>College of Innovation and Technology: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/08\/12\/um-flint-professors-new-venture-looks-to-spur-states-tech-advancement-and-fuel-student-career-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint professor\u2019s new venture looks to spur state\u2019s tech advancement and fuel student career growth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e3c89ca8660a07ff9d6fec2dfaf12cc\"><strong>College of Health Sciences:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/09\/10\/um-flint-ot-student-transforming-patient-care-through-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint OT student transforming patient care through 3D printing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-073c1b3b5b7897bb20b7d398ed1b0cde\"><strong>College of Health Sciences: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/07\/01\/um-flints-college-of-health-sciences-hosts-accident-simulation-during-summer-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s College of Health Sciences hosts accident simulation during summer camp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c9c01c88032eefaa430662d9b4ee4d3\"><strong>School of Nursing: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/09\/12\/um-flint-nursing-professors-secure-1-5m-grant-to-expand-assault-survivor-care-program-in-rural-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint nursing professors secure $1.5M grant to expand assault survivor care program in rural Michigan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba213a8a6219fd091ed6d03a335309db\"><strong>School of Nursing: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1GK9JLY9Vf4T7kr3Ptb9eS5WXqHhc0FgpVxaBazBXDR8\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SON Student named a recipient of the Jonas Scholars Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/No-ashes-in-the-fire.png\" alt=\"Common read kickoff featuring Xzavier Simon, Creator of The Modern Queer. 12:30-2:00pm, Tuesday October 1, University Center Michigan Rooms. Free Food and Books! UM-Flint Center for Gender and Sexuality, UM-Flint Common Read Program, Photo of the cover of the book No Ashes in the Fire\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/No-ashes-in-the-fire.png 724w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/No-ashes-in-the-fire-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"vice-provostSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Colleagues,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope your fall semester is off to a productive start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VPAA office is currently engaged in launching multiple initiatives in collaboration with both higher education and K-12 institutions, both within Michigan and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yfgwxctL3HXNfTXbeJW7PfxvNdKH6iIV\/pub\">Updates from the VPAA Office<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint_Fall-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three college students with University of Michigan-Flint scarves outside jumping into the air\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint_Fall-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint_Fall-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"VPEMSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our enrollment numbers for Fall 24 look promising with increases over the past year for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students. Campus will release official numbers soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are working to increase our international recruitment efforts through stronger relationships, networking and building our agent contracts. Four staff visited several recruitment events abroad over the past three weeks. We are excited to see where these efforts assist with international student growth in Fall 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All campus academic advisor lunch was hosted on September 10. These events provide an opportunity for leadership under the provost area to connect with advisors, listen to concerns, provide feedback on progress made on prior topics brought forth, and keep open lines of communication to assist with retention efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lori Vedder<\/strong><br>Interim Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<br>&amp; Director of Financial Aid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful technology background with a magnifying glass over the words &quot;Generative AI&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"odeSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">ODE Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zbVpr5MIpRFe2R1QiOnbvUtTMayjf0Loruh4k4cjn5M\/pub?urp=gmail_link\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Explore the Latest Information from ODE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aisle within a library\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"librarySept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Librarians, our archivists, and staff have been working hard over the summer preparing for the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ECPtXGQihqYIINYuOPChHaDzqxf_PJFHfjVpoKmYc64\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Updates from the Library<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Beverly-Dabney-768x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of an African American woman\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Beverly-Dabney-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Beverly-Dabney-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Beverly-Dabney-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"faculty-spotlightDabney\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Spotlight | Beverly Dabney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy current research in nursing education focuses on the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the nursing curriculum. My aim is to equip nursing students with innovative tools and evidence-based guidance to enhance their learning experiences and future practice.(\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wA5rfqgf2NtK99jvxJXvGA238IjI-n8ONzYxupHGJHY\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn more about Dabney<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Martin-768x768-1.png\" alt=\"Portrait of a woman with brown hair in  black sweater and white shirt\" class=\"wp-image-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Martin-768x768-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Martin-768x768-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Martin-768x768-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"staffMartin\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Staff Spotlight | Laura Martin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) My life and graduate studies have informed my student-centered philosophy. Everyone comes from a different background, with unique experiences and challenges. In all things I do, I try to be inclusive and understanding of differences. I am so thankful for the students and coworkers I have met over the years at UM-Flint from a variety of backgrounds.(\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pKzb-U04lxoBJMxn_D0Td7PWm25So7RJD4dJDD4AF34\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn more about Martin<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image.png\" alt=\"Icon of a hot cup of coffee with coffee beans around it, within a brown circle\" class=\"wp-image-295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image.png 500w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/coffee-image-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"coffeeSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have ideas, feedback, or suggestions related to academic affairs on our campus?<br>Interim Provost Kandogan invites you to an informal conversation where you will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your feedback. Coffee\/tea and light snacks will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please RSVP and you will receive a calendar invite for your selected session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScdhHZ_LOmdizMb9K70WiUSa4YSizWUFlH9gATzCcpiCrqM3Q\/viewform\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>RSVP here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color 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https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/office-of-online-and-digital-edu-logo-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ode\/\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>ODE Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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href=\"https:\/\/online.publuu.com\/632306\/1418452\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>TCLT Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"importantSept24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-4371311ea46640fcb0bf2ce13157994b\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4ba688df67579e39561660684a277fde\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8603ddb924532e9d268b3cd4cfa873b\"><strong>9\/19 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyatt Event: Re-Evolution, the Cuban Dream with Cray Novick<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-142790897323f85cfb26afd782aba10d\"><strong>9\/19 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/lac\/events\/10257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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Halloween 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10\/28 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chamber Choir Invitational Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10\/29 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee &amp; Conversation: 2024 Election Preview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11\/1 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opera Workshop Recital<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11\/6 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/6M8P5yf7NYu7Eg7W7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee with the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11\/8 \u2013 Theatre Production: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exit, Pursued by a Bear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11\/12 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee &amp; Conversation: Election Roundup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11\/14 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/caseflint\/rsvp_boot?id=379044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyatt Event: A History of Cuba in 25 Artifacts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12\/2 \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/6M8P5yf7NYu7Eg7W7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee with the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-link-hover-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-link-hover-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"July2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">July 2024 Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">In this edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostJuly24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostJuly24\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featuredJuly24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featuredJuly24\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provostJuly24\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provost-emJuly24\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#Susan-Gano-Phillips-Fulbright-Program-Award\">Susan Gano-Phillips | Fulbright Program Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#Faculty-ResourcesJuly24\">Faculty Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#odeJuly24\">ODE Corner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#Doug-Zytko-National-Science-Foundation-Career-Award\">Doug Zytko National Science Foundation Career Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#facultyJuly24\">Faculty Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staffJuly24\">Staff Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantJuly24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantJuly24\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png\" alt=\"Welcome to the Pulse\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"provostJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-a7f8bfd3200b1cf79f1575adbe88ae2c\">Message from Interim Provost Kandogan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3a3e13eec4a06e2c955a7d3a93f05ef2 wp-block-paragraph\">This newsletter provides more and more evidence that our university is no longer a hidden gem, with more news of our faculty receiving significant national awards and achievements demonstrating their thought leadership in their fields, national rankings of several academic programs, our staff getting recognized for the work they are doing on the use of Artificial Intelligence in a university setting, and our students doing amazing service work in other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23f5470b8193e7bee2e3452c45208c99 wp-block-paragraph\">Please check the dates at the bottom of the newsletter for opportunities to meet with me for a cup of coffee. I\u2019d love to hear your ideas and concerns and answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea7370c89c4f0c125c1bacf203762689 wp-block-paragraph\">Best wishes during the summer months, and I hope you get a well-deserved rest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-661ea035d00a9be5ebadd73118928bc8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yener Kandogan, Ph.D<br><\/strong>Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"unit-featuredJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-902276ba5d1c8c22057fe45b385affe0\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-156f8d8ba1eff84e33a7fbc9e9a44e5f wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about some of the many remarkable accomplishments of students, staff, and faculty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a81b42170e7e0a74e072b7b764f7fe31\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d412d5a5700080b366be786c4aaf3a0\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences, and Education:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2024\/05\/21\/um-flints-moot-court-program-achieves-national-recognition-from-the-american-moot-court-association\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Moot Court program achieves national recognition from the American Moot Court Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e904efaa6aea91138cb4dcd8ea1d08be\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences, and Education:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/06\/27\/um-flints-henthorn-honored-by-michigan-historic-preservation-network-with-2024-citizen-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Henthorn honored by Michigan Historic Preservation Network with 2024 Citizen Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d11d06c69264f3a7bc6b5ac5e202ef4f\"><strong>College of Health Sciences\/College of Innovation and Technology:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/05\/01\/um-flint-professors-receive-468k-nih-grant-to-research-pediatric-telehealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint professors receive $468K NIH grant to research pediatric telehealth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98cdea3bd0eeaf7144e9073878631921\"><strong>College of Innovation and Technology: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/06\/13\/from-the-ground-up-innovation-technology-complex-groundbreaking-photo-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FROM THE GROUND UP (Innovation &amp; Technology Complex groundbreaking photo gallery)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5dc4d759b6d496a001c0bdd1d60244db\"><strong>School of Management\/College of Health Sciences: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/04\/30\/um-flint-earns-a-dozen-top-25-state-and-national-rankings-from-university-hq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint earns a dozen top 25 state and national rankings from University HQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b270b01817200fe5357f53ddf6c42f4d\"><strong>School of Nursing:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LkS0L629qkAWSGknsmEB_R6D7hV2Q42wmxC2NLxdXLc\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Students and faculty study abroad trip to Kenya<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-8-768x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"13 adults outside posing for a photo\" class=\"wp-image-323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-8-768x576-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-8-768x576-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"vice-provostJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear UM-Flint Colleagues:<br>I hope you are having a nice summer!<br>The VPAA office is busy during the summer months, hosting new events and preparing for the fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1PDbX5bMqYfpccvfTJe2wYMpcsY0zF6vZ\/edit\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more from the VPAA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-student.png\" alt=\"Students studying in a dining hall\" class=\"wp-image-324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-student.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-student-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"vice-provost-emJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re getting ready for Fall! Preliminary freshmen, transfer and graduate enrollment for the Fall Term is looking positive, with a few more orientation sessions to go. We are very optimistic about our fall numbers. Financial aid offer notifications are continuing to be sent weekly to all students. FAFSA filing numbers overall are up at UM-Flint. Regular communication with students is ongoing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Lori Vedder<br><\/strong>Interim Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<br>&amp; Director of Financial Aid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-9-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a woman with dark blonde hair in a cream top\" class=\"wp-image-326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-9-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-9-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"Susan-Gano-Phillips-Fulbright-Program-Award\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Susan Gano-Phillips | Fulbright Program Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan Gano-Phillips, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan-Flint, recently received a Fulbright Scholar Award for 2025. It is her second time taking home the honor, having done so in 2008. (\u2026) This time around, beginning in January 2025, Gano-Phillips will be affiliated with the University of Namibia, where she will provide leadership and professional development to the university\u2019s faculty and staff while teaching in its psychology programs. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/07\/09\/um-flints-gano-phillips-receives-us-fulbright-scholar-award-for-2025\/?_gl=1*3f0fn*_gcl_au*MjA5MTQ0ODE2My4xNzgyMTUyNjU4*_ga*Nzc4ODI0MTg2LjE3NzM0MDk4NDA.*_ga_64H0Z0BJSB*czE3ODIyMjY4NzckbzkyJGcxJHQxNzgyMjI3ODk4JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>2025 US Fulbright Scholar Award Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint logo\" class=\"wp-image-327\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0021450021450022;width:275px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp.png 471w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"Faculty-ResourcesJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the University of Michigan-Flint, we firmly uphold the principles that empower the faculty to freely conduct research and teach, express their ideas and engage in robust discourse while doing so without reprisal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University offers various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>resources and support<\/strong><\/a> to the faculty experiencing threats and\/or harassment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful technology background with a magnifying glass over the words &quot;Generative AI&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"odeJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">ODE Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the newest resources provided by ODE! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mivideo.it.umich.edu\/media\/t\/1_bhojk6gi\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>Ethical GenAI Use Video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1H2cDiCZTPJot1z1QKztu45cNgUlFUu_H4X8p3WDTwRg\/edit?usp=sharing\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Video Script for Ethical GenAI<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1u3bOFpz4S-xbsUIN1cVyOB-ZZ5QQaOBzU8Wy1SOGrc0\/edit#heading=h.8klo01hvx0c8\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read about the unreliability of AI detection tools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1828\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a man with short brown hair in a suit\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-scaled.jpg 1828w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_Douglas-Zytko04-1463x2048.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1828px) 100vw, 1828px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"Doug-Zytko-National-Science-Foundation-Career-Award\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Doug Zytko National Science Foundation Career Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 18, Congressman Dan Kildee announced a $567,968 grant, awarded to UM-Flint by the U.S. NSF, to design, develop, and evaluate technology that would help promote safe online interactions through research being conducted by Douglas Zytko, associate professor of computer science in our College of Innovation and Technology. The project is titled:<em> \u201cCAREER: Designing, Developing, and Evaluating Consent Technologies to Reduce Unwanted Interpersonal Behavior.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pppmNIUFT0P7gCYC-oOW75f8SQS2vjZ4uWC0ATKYyb4\/edit?tab=t.0\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn more about Zytko<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/SUZANNE-KNIGHT-768x842-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white selfie of a woman\" class=\"wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/SUZANNE-KNIGHT-768x842-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/SUZANNE-KNIGHT-768x842-1-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"facultyJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Spotlight | Suzanne Knight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) In the Office of K12 Partnerships, we communicate to high school students and their families that what we offer is of value to them. What we also offer, though, is of even greater worth to them because, despite its critics, I do not believe we can adequately measure the humanizing impact that higher education can have. And while it might sound cliche, it remains one of the most powerful ways to advance our democratic ideals. I will forever champion higher education for these reasons(\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1hgsqwiYfIAHNUC96eKbo6VAt5kyzOXFlByXWIAi7ITw\/edit?tab=t.0\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more about Knight<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Zachariah-768x1016-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a man with glasses in suit jacket and striped shirt and tie\" class=\"wp-image-333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Zachariah-768x1016-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Zachariah-768x1016-1-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"staffJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Staff Spotlight | Zachariah Mathew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) During my 30 years of working as an educator and administrator for diverse populations, I have come to believe that being an effective educator is a relationship that is founded on trust and stewardship. I believe the core values essential to being an effective higher education administrator and educator are trust, credibility, competency, collaboration, empowerment, and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1XhIWqQCtD4JpyfyKIP380pKIKcm07Upl\/edit\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/umichflint\/docs\/faculty_resource_guide_4_11updated\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>TCLT Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"importantJuly24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-a2d1b4f54022e240dab091aae475c6e7\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de2056093fb16a91b5be450b22bba67d\"><strong>July 15-16 | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/summer-camps\/#future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Future Nurse Summer Camp 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da6c5df0f21e129e2c13edd935df70ec\"><strong>August 21 at 2 p.m. | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8ic2D1HeyQaFpAdE7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee with the Provost<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4b320c7b8c861c6d7eb78127a6322b8\"><strong>August 26 | Summer 2024 Grades Due<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63529f86aedeac31abd8e2742faa2d21\"><strong>August 26 at noon | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/provost\/events\/9267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Convocation at the University Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15169d03018a21efa283961f090f503e\"><strong>August 28 | <\/strong>Fall 2024 Classes Begin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-link-hover-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-link-hover-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"April-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">April 2024 Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">In this edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostApril24\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#featuredApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#featuredApril24\">Featured Article: Global Flint Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provostApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provostApril24\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#enrollmentApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#enrollmentApril24\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#cgeApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#cgeApril24\">CGE Announcement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#odeApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#odeApril24\">ODE Corner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#libraryApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#libraryApril24\">Library Article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#updateApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#updateApril24\">Update on 4th-Year Argument<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#facultyApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#facultyApril24\">Faculty Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staffApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staffApril24\">Staff Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featuredApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#unit-featuredApril24\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantApril24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantApril24\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png\" alt=\"Welcome to the Pulse\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Commencement.png\" alt=\"Group of graduates in cap and gowns looking at the stage\" class=\"wp-image-336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Commencement.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Commencement-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"provostApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more of our programs continue to be ranked highly in national lists. Most recently the new 2024 US News Best Graduate Schools rankings included our education and business programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQ4XxXpTrCaPhe9YwjvgKEWVR3oVtqx8DtIy1UBcTCCrwga_RqCDuy0BwttVtJwuTQtJBk26jqsjiox\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read the updates from the Interim Provost<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/The-International-Center-of-Greater-Flint-.png\" alt=\"Group of five adults posing for a photo\" class=\"wp-image-337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/The-International-Center-of-Greater-Flint-.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/The-International-Center-of-Greater-Flint--300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"featuredApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Featured Article: Global Flint Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On March 5, 2024 The International Center of Greater Flint (ICGF) launched their Global Flint initiative with UM-Flint faculty Sasha Drummond-Lewis, Associate Professor of Sociology, Emily Feuerherm, Associate Professor of Linguistics, and Jennifer Alvey, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Women\u2019s and Gender Studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT0Av-i7IKHdPyCXbVp56_cVBkYy3ZulDM0SQMx7NZo2tZz-OBcgzrN4mi0PTTVFQ\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn more about Global Flint Initiative<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Campus.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint campus in the spring\" class=\"wp-image-340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Campus.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Campus-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"vice-provostApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives from our interdisciplinary iGEPA team, including myself, Rajib Ganguly, Maggie Golembiewski, and Jennifer Alvey, are attending the AAC&amp;U General Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment Conference and Forum on Transformational Leadership this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT4xPEaSwnMRSAR-r_4OMMgHztPdbzpDoAltZWOb5umOnlmv1hbk_m7BNV-DTTexA\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>View the VPAA Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Students.png\" alt=\"Three female students outside posing for a photo\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Students.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Students-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"enrollmentApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Student Success Center and Orientation teams are gearing up for another busy season of new student orientation sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQMbwUGWVDnb_RBv3DTZBQL9kY5aCQkhPeZ9-XyjjQBY1N2YKWAVDQONodd-tdaypwP6t03DI3FZt7_\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read the VP of Enrollment Management&#8217;s Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-wreath-with-global-flag.png\" alt=\"Maize and blue wreath with international flags around it\" class=\"wp-image-345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-wreath-with-global-flag.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-wreath-with-global-flag-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"cgeApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Center for Global Engagement Announcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two University of Michigan-Flint students became recipients of the prestigious U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Award to study foreign languages abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTQVkMo33zi_UieF12-uHds2vYacP5WYSDI5RtDnOOkKmxvxtkLy7pSTp5JKO6Sh2iZ9RDTQ5UjFu6m\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>View the CGE Announcement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful technology background with a magnifying glass over the words &quot;Generative AI&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"odeApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">ODE Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Online and Digital Education (ODE) provides comprehensive support to instructors and academic units in the development and delivery of online courses and programs. Click on the link to find the latest information for online teaching and learning resources, upcoming events, training opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13pBhIh3Bj7uL6qVJjN8-fUOGlJW78JAu\/view\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read ODE&#8217;s Latest Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aisle within a library\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"libraryApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Frances Willson Thompson Library&nbsp;\u2013 End of Semester Events and Summer Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the end of the semester looms, we are gearing up for finals along with the rest of campus with a series of fortunate events to help students along the way. Please share these opportunities with any and all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSTRgXOdOjURpG1HSNWU-MN_ZJtNT2XUfyaGbiO0DK9zQqlxZuNTrmlleAehvrL5wYxasBUkyBgwUd2\/pub?urp=gmail_link\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read the Library&#8217;s Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint logo\" class=\"wp-image-327\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0021319650213196;width:287px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp.png 471w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_UM-Flint_stamp-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"updateApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Update on 4th-Year Argument<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HLC assurance argument effort has been in progress since early fall 2023. A large committee of volunteers have been gathering data and writing drafts addressing the HLC criteria for accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vR-lQ9gUqdVQhZtBQMqdjqVMO_CddkOsBwLh2IdzndyelCjUx9_yosFw6bxwLPC_ilw93U5Dwkq6yLY\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn more about the 4th-Year Argument<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Jacob-Lederman-768x976-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a man in a plaid shirt\" class=\"wp-image-349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Jacob-Lederman-768x976-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Jacob-Lederman-768x976-1-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"facultyApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Spotlight | Jacob Lederman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) My current project examines the social and political history of an urban planning concept called \u201cplacemaking.\u201d Placemaking has a long and complex history but \u2013 in brief \u2013 it argues that communities should participate in decisions about urban development and design. Placemaking is often associated with smaller urban interventions such as mural arts or \u201cpocket parks\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vR_d6TNqPcntdcAnkxGgOzG8MoI8gNx5lFWbpdf7-eYDm0QPvRGrqLshxGB7NG0Nboscr9ws50PZjqc\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more about Lederman<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Christopher-Lewis-768x845-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding an award in front of a background of logos for NASPA Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Christopher-Lewis-768x845-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Christopher-Lewis-768x845-1-273x300.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"staffApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Staff Spotlight | Christopher Lewis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c(\u2026) I work to cultivate partnerships to ensure that students have seamless transitions through higher education while also staying on top of emerging trends and best practices in the field, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement to better serve students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSzxpxoGgJf6WEX4MSNcYmF6GiriaPXzXWpwvbt7K_XMpbvkTgvafdO-IKcCyVWPg\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read more about Lewis<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b47d4e4a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"unit-featuredApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-c264402b8e7f94a573c235968a1cdda6\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-156f8d8ba1eff84e33a7fbc9e9a44e5f wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about some of the many remarkable accomplishments of students, staff, and faculty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f4fb9e4f1841fc0f04a0a228fc25ce4d\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39e4c88038c1a693c15de3aacb6890b6\"><strong>College of Arts, Sciences, and Education:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/02\/22\/revolution-and-resilience-um-flint-students-can-travel-to-cuba-for-essentially-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revolution and Resilience: UM-Flint students can travel to Cuba for (essentially) free<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-839e924d9ea1d571f94cf1fd26af7afd\"><strong>College of Health Sciences:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/03\/07\/um-flints-bachelor-of-social-work-lauded-by-forbes-as-one-of-the-nations-best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Social Work lauded by Forbes as one of the nation\u2019s best<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0db7666cb16286d112e4daa513e5fca4\"><strong>College of Innovation and Technology:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/03\/07\/um-flint-cit-welcomes-cohort-of-international-research-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint CIT Welcomes Cohort of International Research Scholars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7cfcf14413bca8076ab8672780300596\"><strong>School of Management:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/02\/12\/um-flint-accounting-students-dedicate-expertise-to-assisting-low-income-individuals-with-tax-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint accounting students dedicate expertise to assisting low-income individuals with tax returns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea0d2303e9d31ef05b6ccf799069b05e\"><strong>School of Nursing:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/02\/21\/um-flint-launches-after-school-nursing-program-at-hamady-high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint launches after-school nursing program at Hamady High School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 id=\"importantApril24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-0c0bb2de76cacae8e7afbdfb65cb06da\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-maize-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c79757c2e9584332d930b76bdeffc633 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1d19e043a6b88a60d16637cf96acf932\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2126c669c3f3b00799603983a300bdc9\"><strong>April 16 | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/8251\">University Orchestra Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e1608562189e5ac18f12593f38e5c72\"><strong>April 14 | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/8252\">Vocal Arts Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8fe3ffb2f3e17443f37c57a1a3786615\"><strong>April 18 | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SloanMuseum\/posts\/students-of-university-of-michigan-flint-great-news-sloan-museum-of-discovery-is\/819185813577444\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SloanMuseum\/posts\/students-of-university-of-michigan-flint-great-news-sloan-museum-of-discovery-is\/819185813577444\/\">Student Night at the Sloan Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb05f1d38b66e1eba684e5081bfce96e\"><strong>April 18 | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/arts\/events\/8253\">Jazz Concert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c8e00ef59fa48e423aeb2c14818054d\"><strong>April 19 |<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/04\/04\/um-flint-faculty-to-present-innovative-ideas-at-april-19-networking-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint faculty to present innovative ideas \u2013 networking event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64b0699b6a64c43535bac1cc6516529f\"><strong>April 24 | CIT hosting Integr8 Roundtable Series (part of Automation Alley): Transformative Synergy: Exploring Big Data and Internet of Things<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 27, 28 | UM-Flint Commencement Ceremonies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 4 | CIT co-sponsoring MiHSEF state finals event&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33c9b20e554e184e74d4b6f1bcfec770\"><strong>May 31 | Career Development Summit with SOM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-link-hover-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-link-hover-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"February-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">February 2024 Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">In this edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#provostFeb24\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provostFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#vice-provostFeb24\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#enrollmentFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#enrollmentFeb24\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#odeFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#odeFeb24\">ODE Article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#libraryFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#libraryFeb24\">Library Article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#facultyFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#facultyFeb24\">Faculty Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staffFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#staffFeb24\">Staff Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#featuredFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#featuredFeb24\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantFeb24\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/2024-archive\/#importantFeb24\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png\" alt=\"Welcome to the Pulse\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Welcome-to-the-pulse_2024-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Clock.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint clock outside\" class=\"wp-image-359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Clock.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Clock-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"provostFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Interim Provost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) More good news: Several online programs received great rankings recently: UM-Flint is now ranked 218 (up by 13) among online master\u2019s programs in education; top 60 among online bachelor\u2019s programs in business for four years in a row; and institutionally 224 among overall online bachelor\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQBSDqiNZRAuY-exF_RHrai_2vdhHICb15GLA7-E0jH_YFhGNzUo24US-bxEDKVpr6tgOA-c-_YREsQ\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read the updates from the Interim Provost<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-4.png\" alt=\"Why I belong at UM-Flint\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-4.png 436w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/unnamed-4-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"vice-provostFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greetings UM-Flint Colleagues,&nbsp;<br>I am pleased to share with you some highlights from the VPAA office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQVrXy5OmaeDLNi23fIsjh-Du-2S2a01RbpxtK94jHNFl6j0lrThYNlNf99wPMIfvrJ_UPr4BveDrVC\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>View the VPAA Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/From-the-Desk-of-Vice-Provost-of-Enrollment-Management-768x512-1.png\" alt=\"Three female workers talking in an office\" class=\"wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/From-the-Desk-of-Vice-Provost-of-Enrollment-Management-768x512-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/From-the-Desk-of-Vice-Provost-of-Enrollment-Management-768x512-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"enrollmentFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the link for updates on Enrollment, Financial Aid, and from the Office of the Registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQI4Kt_XdBcKHr03baHxsOmfpHoipXxZ6cKXqe8YnOHppu1btgdL-CAJE4oGWZHWgTUvasm2An8J7Zx\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>VP of Enrollment Management Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful technology background with a magnifying glass over the words &quot;Generative AI&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"odeFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">ODE Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Online and Digital Education (ODE) provides comprehensive support to instructors and academic units in the development and delivery of online courses and programs. Click on the link to find the latest information for online teaching and learning resources, upcoming events, training opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTHp_hLAxPZd_QgsjLEdxZS1CQt2miuXiCflQzeKZGTRbWIRFp_pQ869a-wttrEIFqhK23_3Av6ZjPe\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>View the latest information from ODE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aisle within a library\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Library-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"libraryFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Library Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporting Our Campus\u2019 Research and Recreational Needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRjDoBVnS48MCS96b3S02mN3jNcWDKUEfOCEglx1Wrd7aSPmGvycsYisx94l2l622o24czuFMoFLn3d\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Read about supporting research and recreational needs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Smith-24-1-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a woman with brown hair in a black blazer\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Smith-24-1-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Laura-Smith-24-1-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"facultyFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Spotlight | Laura Smith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laura Smith was recently nominated for and accepted as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in Physical Therapy. (\u2026) \u201cThis distinction not only validates my professional achievements but also reaffirms my enduring dedication to fostering excellence, innovation, and advocacy within the physical therapy profession,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTtKDHEp8qB-X4NMrIsiVMWEadVp3-CTSyyIPMklTJmEPuiqgJ4nJhHXpMZ9mXaN4hBo1whBNh3_3A7\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 .5.2.5.5v12z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn more about Smith<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Suzanne-Adam-768x960-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a woman with curled brown hair and glasses\" class=\"wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Suzanne-Adam-768x960-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Suzanne-Adam-768x960-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"staffFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Staff Spotlight | Suzanne Adam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u2026) When asked about her philosophy of student support, she said: \u201cI believe in meeting each student where they are in their journey. Each transfer student has a different goal for their education, as well as when they will be ready to transfer. (\u2026) I always want a student to walk away knowing what their next steps will be and feel that their questions have been answered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"document\"><a data-leading-icon=\"document\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQo0hGFWsGHh5iP6HKc1R9XNHpVokhjLJva6PxcXay_6_FGwGKY9ysy0NOS_Gkm4xRcFZCfNrpoTVNo\/pub\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15.5 7.5h-7V9h7V7.5zm-7 3.5h7v1.5h-7V11zm7 3.5h-7V16h7v-1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 4H7c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v12c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h10c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5 14c0 .3-.2.5-.5.5H7c-.3 0-.5-.2-.5-.5V6c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h10c.3 0 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noopener\">UM-Flint occupational therapy and physical therapy students teach ALS caregivers patient care skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80a8d3e1727ce4c793ae77aee35e45b7\"><strong>College of Innovation and Technology:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/01\/31\/cit-awarded-mtrac-grant-from-medc-for-commercialization-of-research\/\">CIT awarded MTRAC grant from MEDC for commercialization of research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59fe218720f23e6b86a29f6c815b5370\"><strong>School of Management:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/01\/30\/um-flints-hagerman-center-receives-usasbes-2024-excellence-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Hagerman Center Receives USASBE\u2019s 2024 Excellence Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d8dad674d37a400fccfc4660a5d1f57\"><strong>School of Nursing:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2023\/12\/19\/um-flint-doctoral-nursing-grads-make-clinical-practice-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint doctoral nursing grads make clinical practice impact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"importantFeb24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-ff5503ed015cf9fa74f4d17373de1e90\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div 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