{"id":540,"date":"2026-06-29T10:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/provost\/?page_id=540"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:21:54","slug":"newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pulse Newsletter"},"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 has-background-dim 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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\/#provost\">Message from the Provost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/#unit-featured\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/#vice-provost\">Vice Provost for Engaged Learning and Teaching Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/#Assessment\">From the Desk of the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Effectiveness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/#visiting\">Update on the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/#Graduate-Programs-Updates\">Graduate 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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 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Abby-Parrill-Baker.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Abby-Parrill-Baker-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<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-51d19ab55ca403b0c4b2cae5a90f2e12 wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Colleagues and Students,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64b0bfcbfd24ca92bce5318c35d3c4f9 wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you are all having a fantastic summer!\u00a0 The summer edition of The Pulse includes links to exciting stories about our alumni and their achievements, a growing international partnership, exciting community partnerships, and student engagement activities.\u00a0 Also featured are faculty member Meagan Brown and staff member Dakota Allison, both of whom are making exciting contributions to our collective work to support our students.<br>As summer winds down toward fall, I encourage you to plan to join several events near the start of the fall term.\u00a0 First, consider joining the virtual pre-convocation workshop hosted virtually by TCLT with a focus on Exploring Community-Engaged Research from 9 a.m. &#8211; 12:15 p.m. on August 20, 2026. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdFWyihT4R5qY0RK12EH3ahmjYvUQUH_aGewJFymnVX5ubybw\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a>\u00a0is strongly encouraged to assist in event planning.\u00a0 Second, please join our celebration of faculty and staff achievements at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/provost\/events\/21708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint Convocation<\/a>\u00a0at 2 p.m. on August 20, 2026 in the UM-Flint Theatre.\u00a0 Finally, I look forward to seeing you all at the Chancellor\u2019s Barbecue at 4 p.m. on August 20, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cc8254adfc5d5529e0b9ee4e7d1b1a47 wp-block-paragraph\">Regards,<br><br>Abby Parrill-Baker<br>Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/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-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\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 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wp-elements-e340e27d3d164fbb1705a71f195d4dd9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/05\/18\/merging-professional-and-student-actors-to-produce-lucky-stiff-with-the-flint-rep\/\">Merging professional and student actors to produce &#8220;Lucky Stiff&#8221; with the Flint Rep<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f4c8c9d51f8c19727be66dcd6272c4a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2026\/06\/25\/um-flints-kietzman-releases-new-guidebook-exploring-regional-watershed\/\">UM-Flint&#8217;s Kietzman releases new guidebook exploring regional watershed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-0c04007050ed1fdafdbe8cdc21d2d1fd\">College of Health Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/06\/09\/ukrainian-delegation-visits-um-flint-to-strengthen-occupational-therapy-education-partnership\/\">Ukrainian delegation visits UM-Flint to strengthen occupational therapy education partnership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8d7fa96d4b72395a395b4f33687d9516\">College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education and College of Innovation &amp; Technology Collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/05\/13\/um-flint-alum-blends-music-composition-with-computer-science-video\/\">UM-Flint alum blends music composition with computer science (video)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ae3dbaae070ab31df3a08f3e52df0aa0\">College of Innovation &amp; Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul 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href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/04\/28\/um-flint-school-of-management-honors-larry-nichols-with-outstanding-alumni-award\/\">UM-Flint School of Management honors Larry Nichols with Outstanding Alumni Award<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c605f10fdf98b17c4fd2f38db4db20f7\">School of Nursing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/06\/04\/from-the-classroom-to-capitol-hill-um-flint-school-of-nursing-students-attend-2026-aacn-policy-summit\/\">From the classroom to Capitol Hill: UM-Flint School of Nursing students attend 2026 AACN Policy Summit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYFsu3djBVX\/?img_index=1\">Christi Conran, UM-Flint School of Nursing DNP Student &#8211; a 2026 GNSA Hall of Fame recipient<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYUlh8WFDra\/\">SON Student Emma May &#8211; selected as a recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship<\/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<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 a woman with dark hair 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 Vice Provost for Engaged Learning and Teaching Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some brief updates on the planning and initiatives currently underway for the upcoming academic year. Much of this programming is heavily informed by the results of our recently administered VP ELTI faculty survey. I look forward to sharing more comprehensive details with you in the early fall.<\/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=\"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-1vQuFFMwuU3fX-HIQZkOvk8gP4x_F3zttyUDSoNJwx_JyhO-qutcXUWFA2C5iGLrFRTWryu3A5xkptFe\/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 Desk of the VP ELTI<\/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\/Stephen-Turner-.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a man with dark hair in a suit\" class=\"wp-image-404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Stephen-Turner-.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Stephen-Turner--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=\"Assessment\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">From the Desk of Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Effectiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we prepare for the upcoming academic year,\u00a0several initiatives within ASE\u00a0are moving from planning into active implementation. Much of this work reflects our continuing commitment to strengthening student success, improving institutional effectiveness, and supporting faculty in connecting academic learning with evolving professional practice.<\/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=\"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-1vTENEdiUFUxOlqVwsitF3_nQ2cBFbB5_2eDtgklg4m78iUA3ZmR6SSuvTuRCLXohC08GtxnaRGaZsTF\/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 for Assessment and Accreditation 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=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Chris_Lewis.jpg\" alt=\"Man in a blue suit with glasses\" class=\"wp-image-546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Chris_Lewis.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Chris_Lewis-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=\"Graduate-Programs-Updates\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Graduate Programs Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate students occupy a unique and demanding role as emerging scholars and developing professionals. (&#8230;) they are expected to conduct research, contribute new knowledge to their fields, and prepare for careers that increasingly extend beyond traditional academic pathways. Supporting them in these intersecting roles is essential to their success.\u00a0<\/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=\"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-1vQNZu4XKh90ozWdj32YN1NOg2MXDEYnACkLJo43lr1elTuoDK-n8xFYUefx_sfWQP_5lfnNhJ3xtauD\/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 Supporting Graduate Students<\/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=\"768\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_ODE_stack-768x534-1.png\" alt=\"UM-Flint Online and DIgital Education logo\" class=\"wp-image-547\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4382098221231137;width:334px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_ODE_stack-768x534-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/FLINT_ODE_stack-768x534-1-300x209.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=\"ode\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">The 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 at UM-Flint. In this issue, learn about course accessibility resources, training opportunities, and the increase in the ODE course development stipend.<\/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=\"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\/u\/1\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSfRNLE-TVEEnauS876O_c6zDDFQdNgG91DPIM9XS9BAq27o0EXk6iYXT90o-LPu8WtDF7YiBgBukQC\/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>Find 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=\"458\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/Meagan-Brown.png\" alt=\"Meagan Brown with glasses smiles while standing with arms crossed in front of large windows overlooking a green landscape.\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/Meagan-Brown.png 458w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/Meagan-Brown-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/Meagan-Brown-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/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 | Meagan Brown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This edition&#8217;s Faculty Spotlight features\u00a0Meagan Brown,\u00a0UM-Flint\u2019s Student Success Librarian, who is helping reshape how students experience and engage with the university library. In a role that is still evolving, she has embraced the opportunity to make a lasting impact on student learning and confidence.\u00a0<\/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=\"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-1vRBj9UXMGGDIQqEYWOCcJitoFK8IYtQRQI08wRX1LplFZaXBe7hh48FbeY02P_iMuv19pI5fOsNjN4f\/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 Meagan Brown<\/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=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dakota Allison with glasses smiles at the camera, with a blurred background of shelves.\" class=\"wp-image-1593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/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 | Dakota Allison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This edition\u2019s Staff Spotlight features\u00a0Dakota Allison, an Academic Advisor\u00a0and a proud UM-Flint alum, who combines industry experience, innovative advising, and a passion for student success to help students chart meaningful paths toward their futures.<\/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=\"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-1vSgKhs7wqedXqNl_Ony_rQVhIv_m18TSO2opCxG3UmB7Z0EAX9JWYRMdMrrQZwwGx-PXwyjAixVaMOc\/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 Dakota Allison<\/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=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Sylvester wearing glasses and a blazer smiles against a neutral background.\" class=\"wp-image-1582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/07\/unnamed-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/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\">The Office of Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about the\u00a0updates from the Office of Research, as shared by the Director, Ken Sylvester, including the Flint and Dearborn collaboration, Research Clusters, as well as both Internal and External funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff 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Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-brand-maize-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-x-large-font-size\">Important Dates, Events and Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 20:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/provost\/events\/21708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint Convocation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 25:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/som\/events\/21271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3rd Business 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