{"id":3,"date":"2025-05-15T17:15:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T17:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/vice-provost-assessment\/vice-provost-for-assessment-and-accreditation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:33:55","slug":"vice-provost-for-assessment-and-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/vice-provost-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/05\/Vice-Provost-for-Assessment-and-Accreditation-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pb-0 is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53caea8d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e40bec0d72ec200157ec2fc47f7357ce\" style=\"font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; 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Effectiveness<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<p>The Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness intranet page provides a comprehensive set of resources on program review, academic assessment, and institutional accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Here you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Records of prior program reviews, including feedback memos from the Provost\u2019s office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual assessment implementation reports with AAPC\/AAC feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accreditation materials related to the Higher Learning Commission, such as prior assurance review documents, quality initiatives, faculty qualification records, and links to HLC resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Message from the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>As the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness, I have the privilege of supporting institutional effectiveness through several key functions. My portfolio includes oversight of academic program review, coordination of student learning outcomes assessment across the university and service as the institution\u2019s Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Higher Learning Commission. I also oversee the Office of Institutional Analysis, which provides critical data and analytics to inform planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since joining the University of Michigan-Flint over two decades ago as a faculty member in computer science, I have consistently been guided by a commitment to academic integrity, evidence-based improvement and collaborative problem-solving. These values shape my approach to leadership and reflect a deep respect for the role of faculty, staff and students in shaping our institution\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\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\/115\/files\/2025\/06\/Stephen-W-Turner.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen W. Turner\" class=\"wp-image-38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/06\/Stephen-W-Turner.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/115\/files\/2025\/06\/Stephen-W-Turner-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In all my work, whether facilitating accreditation processes, guiding assessment practices or improving the accessibility and transparency of institutional data, I aim to build useful, inclusive systems grounded in shared purpose. I believe meaningful change happens when we align our efforts with clear goals, honest reflection and a spirit of continuous learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I look forward to working with colleagues across campus to strengthen our university\u2019s mission and support student success in every form it takes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go Flint and Go Blue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.umflint.edu\/academic-affairs-provost-vice-chancellor-for\/swturner\">Stephen W. Turner<br><\/a><\/strong>Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness<\/p>\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--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Reporting Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The Office of the Associate Provost is committed to promoting academic excellence at the University of Michigan-Flint. Units reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy &amp; Effectiveness include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aodc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accelerated Online Degree Completion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/gened\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Education Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/k-12-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K-12 Partnerships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/analysis\/institutional-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institutional Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-5\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\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:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/vp-assessment-accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intranet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);px\"><strong>This is the gateway to the UM-Flint Intranet for all faculty, staff, and students. 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