{"id":948,"date":"2023-09-25T13:47:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/?page_id=948"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:16:54","slug":"newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8123\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2c7fbfe2c3ede661559a93f9a534f1c\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">The Pulse Newsletter<\/span><\/mark><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n<button class=\"btn btn-section w-100 px-0 wp-menu-block-toggle mobile-nav-toggle d-none\" data-target=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\">\n          <span class=\"h-100 mr-3 mt-1 d-block mobile-nav-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t  <\/span>\n          Office of the Provost<\/button><nav id=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\" class=\"wp-menu-block sidebar-nav wp-block-umflint-menu-block\"><div class=\"nav-sidebar-title-container\">\n                <div class=\"nav-sidebar-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\">Office of the Provost<\/a><\/div>\n                <a class=\"nav-sidebar-title-close\" href=\"#\" data-target=\"side-menu\" aria-label=\"Close\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"50\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <title>close<\/title><path d=\"M19,6.41L17.59,5L12,10.59L6.41,5L5,6.41L10.59,12L5,17.59L6.41,19L12,13.41L17.59,19L19,17.59L13.41,12L19,6.41Z\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n            <\/div><ul id=\"menu-side-menu\" class=\"menu nav nav-sidebar flex-column\"><li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-60\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-60 nav-item\"><a title=\"Academic Affairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/academic-affairs\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-1271\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1271 nav-item\"><a title=\"Leadership Searches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/leadership-searches\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Leadership Searches<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-63\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-63 nav-item\"><a title=\"Communications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/communications\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-1625\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1625 nav-item\"><a title=\"Current Newsletter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Current Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-57\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-57 nav-item\"><a title=\"Faculty &amp; 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For example, faculty might reflect on the typical amount of time between a student\u2019s assignment submission and their receipt of personalized feedback and grades, then set a goal to shorten that turnaround time.&nbsp; As a faculty member, my personal goal was to ensure that students never waited more than a week for my feedback.&nbsp; That often required some creativity to ensure that goal was achievable, such as the time I used a deadline registration process to spread the submission and grading of 300 writing assignments to three different points of the term.&nbsp; Staff that work directly with students might consider whether improvements can be made in email response times or other aspects of their personalized student support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As my first year here at UM-Flint draws to a close, I am excited about our work together in the coming year and hope you are also.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reguards,<br><br>Abby Parrill-Baker<br>Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-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\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"unit-featured\">Academic Unit Featured Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent news, stories, and recognitions from across UM-Flint&#8217;s colleges and schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2026\/04\/21\/um-flint-students-discovered-careers-in-election-leadership-and-local-government\/\">UM-Flint students discovered careers in election leadership and local government<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2026\/04\/01\/material-memory-and-broadcast-ash-arder-at-the-whitney-biennial\/\">Material, memory, and broadcast: Ash Arder at the Whitney Biennial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/03\/02\/how-one-um-flint-alum-found-real-purpose-in-nepal\/\">How one UM-Flint alum found real purpose in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">College of Health Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/05\/05\/um-flints-womack-recognized-as-community-contributor-of-the-year-for-advocacy-and-collaboration\/\">UM-Flint&#8217;s Womack recognized as community contributor of the year for advocacy and collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/05\/03\/trio-of-college-of-health-sciences-graduates-earn-um-flints-top-academic-award\/\">Trio of College of Health Sciences graduates earn UM-Flint&#8217;s top academic award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSzuPpIqyxZPBHsiexkyg8YMwl7ZUEB6rozFqZBCW9Esw7RrkjwNsHpQed9mViFy0B7nT7fsKhqDJIA\/pub\">Rehabilitation for Ukraine: Momentum Wheels for Humanity (Rehab4U)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">College of Health Sciences and College of Innovation &amp; Technology Collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/chs\/2026\/05\/11\/play-without-limits-innovation-without-barriers-%f0%9f%92%99\/\">Play Beyond Boundaries<\/a>: a collaborative initiative focused on creating adaptive ride-on cars for children with different mobility needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">College of Innovation &amp; Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/04\/16\/student-finds-free-tuition-academic-exploration-at-um-flint-after-layoff\/\">Student finds free tuition, academic exploration at UM-Flint after layoff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">School of Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/03\/25\/um-flint-students-provide-the-community-with-economic-stability-one-tax-filing-at-a-time\/\">UM-Flint students provide the community with economic stability, one tax filing at a time<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">School of Nursing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/04\/28\/um-flint-nursing-student-mack-reflects-on-altruistic-kidney-donation\/\">UM-Flint nursing student Mack reflects on altruistic kidney donation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/04\/15\/beyond-borders-um-flint-alumni-embrace-global-service\/\">Beyond borders: UM-Flint alumni embrace global service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DW1bE5hj77t\/?img_index=1\">Denise Cooper and Denise Campbell inducted into the National Academies of Practice Nursing Academy as Distinguished Fellows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2024\/11\/Sapna-V-Thwaite-VPAA.jpg\" alt=\"Sapna V. Thwaite\" class=\"wp-image-1485\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2024\/11\/Sapna-V-Thwaite-VPAA.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2024\/11\/Sapna-V-Thwaite-VPAA-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b87187713e3325714cecd6e5ccc98f57\" id=\"vice-provost\">From the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning and Teaching Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we wrap up the 2025\u201326 academic year, I want to highlight some of our office\u2019s&nbsp;accomplishments and provide updates&nbsp;on current initiatives.&nbsp;Over the past year, the VP ELTI office has focused on strengthening faculty support and&nbsp;fostering campus-wide engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSidLGJ2NvFl7lYGEYewukUVqqOvhFPrR5WQ6bWNZAYISscoOFdXp5QDHQjivtsZCaKmFzjDH9k4aMV\/pub\">Read more from the Desk of the VPAA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2025\/03\/Stephen-Turner-.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen W. Turner\" class=\"wp-image-1637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2025\/03\/Stephen-Turner-.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2025\/03\/Stephen-Turner--247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc6b9f08386702df87fa7df602d50a63\" id=\"Assessment\" style=\"text-transform:none\">From the Desk of the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Effectiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m pleased to share&nbsp;updates on several initiatives underway&nbsp;through the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Effectiveness, including the Higher Learning CommissionQuality Initiative, the annual assessment reporting cycle, and the Non-Attendance Reporting Task Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRC8WLVH7ynGxDOKS0EZKghXvjCvjgqSR08ech43uSNQIYBIzUH06F7YBfbh5BZ1fHjVEdjc_o0jNj6\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more from the Desk of the Vice Provost for Assessment and Accreditation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-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<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-primary-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fa10f0d5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0936e5a5dab1dc6d54f122c5c467d329\" id=\"visiting\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Update on the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-277e3722ec04e4952aac26bbe82091e9\">As previously communicated in&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/recent-email-news\/title-ii-update\/\">email<\/a>&nbsp;sent from Information Technology Services on April 20, The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2026\/04\/20\/2026-07663\/extension-of-compliance-dates-for-nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web\">one-year extension<\/a>&nbsp;of the compliance deadline for the ADA Title II digital accessibility rule. Regulations that were previously scheduled to take effect on April 24, 2026, are now scheduled to take effect on April 26, 2027.<br>While this new date offers more flexibility, our commitment to accessibility remains unchanged. Departments and instructors should continue to take proactive steps to ensure their digital content is accessible, usable, and welcoming for all learners. Resources remain available to campus on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umflint.edu\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint digital accessibility website<\/a>, including access to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/guides\/\">accessibility guides<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/its\">workshops<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLIube2z9XdrYvHXJJ-OPAMqU7HVe7awyu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recorded trainings<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br>Additional Digital Accessibility Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color wp-elements-168b274f94d297c37a801ac2964cf296\">\n<li>Register for an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umflintpd.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com\/?category%5Bid%5D=31309&amp;category%5Bname%5D=Office%20of%20Online%20and%20Digital%20Education&amp;sort=date\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ODE-led accessibility workshop&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.flint.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Making Learning Accessible<\/a>&nbsp;course in Canvas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdmAsEkRIsr4d3bFWPb_ml9e1a9U2DHUu51MBM8ydHtrOHl-g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer 2026 Digital Accessibility Stipend<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access guidance for using tools like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/tools\/siteimprove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siteimprove<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/tools\/panorama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panorama<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/tools\/grackle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grackle<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/rethinking-pdfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rethinking PDF\u2019s: Building a Better Learning Environment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/teamdynamix.umich.edu\/TDClient\/101\/Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=14883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maizey Image Describer<\/a>&nbsp;to generate accessible image descriptions&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1072ca91f1141984945c68c45730b6af\">If you have questions or would like additional support, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:flint.accessibility@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flint.accessibility@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for assistance with tools and services. Thank you for your continued work to ensure that UM-Flint maintains progress toward a more accessible university for all members of our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/03\/Chris_Lewis.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Lewis wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and patterned tie standing outdoors on a pathway with greenery in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-2049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/03\/Chris_Lewis.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/03\/Chris_Lewis-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2b220f18d95faed745964afa0e7ceac\" id=\"Graduate-Programs-Updates\">Graduate Programs Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting graduate students does not always require new programs or major initiatives. Small, intentional actions by faculty and staff can have an immediate and meaningful impact on graduate student success, persistence, and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQsRnebMxpCMwUfCAD-2owvQPatx2-OltCeBSrrWJG1ffZilzPHg_nj1iFC4sn-cf_pchIHd0DqKH4r\/pub?urp=gmail_link\">Read more about Graduate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_ODE_stack.png\" alt=\"University of Michigan-Flint logo with text &quot;Online &amp; Digital Education&quot; below it.\" class=\"wp-image-2101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_ODE_stack.png 1000w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_ODE_stack-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/FLINT_ODE_stack-768x534.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac4e4642d2b09073a7aac3589c64bb84\" id=\"ode\">The ODE Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Online and Digital Education provides comprehensive support to instructors and academic units in the development and delivery of online courses and programs at UM-Flint. Find the latest information for online teaching and learning resources, upcoming events, training opportunities and more. In this issue, learn about the resources&nbsp;to help you meet new digital accessibility requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/1\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTRDTFPlzOVN9hjdDiXvFwkZjLuWsfnPPzrjLRz1VHCW60Xgtz6ZPT5ovNJewcxJs_7JLSru30phpdL\/pub\">Find the latest information from ODE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/Kim-Saks-um-flint.jpg\" alt=\"Kim Saks with long dark hair wearing gold hoop earrings, a gray cardigan, and a black top against a dark background.\" class=\"wp-image-2102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/Kim-Saks-um-flint.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/Kim-Saks-um-flint-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-836bde676b688d6f8c3a51e465a4032a\" id=\"Faculty-Spotlight\">Faculty Spotlight | Kim Saks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This edition&#8217;s Faculty Spotlight features Kim Saks, who empowers students to think critically about law, policy, and the world around them through&nbsp;impactful scholarship, community engagement, and a commitment to meaningful dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSSfcapGcn7Vp9py1WcfIq_4Rk9eSXjnU68uZwk6vIwFyrfofdAtT_hO2P-o4n59B8Gg77W3-4-uHNs\/pub\">Read more about Kim Saks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/Kerstin-Flynn_um-flint.jpg\" alt=\"Kerstin Flynn wearing a gray blazer and teal top, with a blurred indoor background featuring large windows.\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/Kerstin-Flynn_um-flint.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/05\/Kerstin-Flynn_um-flint-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65db8d7cb95dc8eb9b7528f44ac72b49\" id=\"staff\">Staff Spotlight | Kerstin Flynn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This edition\u2019s Staff Spotlight features Kerstin Flynn, who channels her strong connection to UM-Flint and a passion for collaboration and student success to bring energy and collaborative spirit to her role in Public Health and Health Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRXv0Dzmwo4SEQcB35GBc_GgnQv-FHMM0O-xq9IekAn5NYo9GMg4pA9WJhrHM91F7_0bM0GbabVh0UG\/pub\">Read more about Kerstin Flynn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" 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style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The Office of Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ash Arder<\/strong>, associate professor of art at the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, received funding in support of her grant application entitled&nbsp;<em>Rock City: Interactive Sculpture Garden,<\/em>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/research.umich.edu\/arts-research-incubation-acceleration-aria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts Research: Incubation &amp; Acceleration<\/a>&nbsp;program. It is a joint effort conceived and funded through a collaboration between the Arts Initiative and the Office of the Vice President of Research, which seeks to expand the capacity and available support for arts-centered research across campus. This program\u2019s goal is to deepen, expand, and elevate faculty-led research in the arts by funding projects that demonstrate sustained engagement with questions and ideas generated through artmaking\/creative practice, as well as other forms of scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d86ed94700e25e58ff5d9b41b6b74f01\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All internal funding opportunities available at U-M campuses curated on InfoReady are searchable through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/researchcommons.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Commons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/8\/files\/2026\/03\/Frances-Willson-Thompson-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Person with long hair sitting on the floor in 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