University of Michigan–Flint
| University of Michigan-Flint Seal | |
| Motto | Artes, Scientia, Veritas (Latin for "arts, knowledge, truth") |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1956 |
| Chancellor | Dr. Ruth J. Person |
| President | Mary Sue Coleman (University of Michigan system) |
Academic staff | 405 |
| Students | 7,260 [1] |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban, 72 acres (.29 km²) |
| Website | www.umflint.edu |
The University of Michigan-Flint is located in the city of Flint in the state of Michigan; United States of America. It is one of the three campuses in the University of Michigan system.
History
The University of Michigan was established in Detroit in 1817 by the governor and judges of the Michigan Territory. Ann Arbor had set aside 40 acres (16 ha) that it hoped would become the site for a new state capitol, but it offered this land to the university when Lansing was chosen as the state capital. The university moved to Ann Arbor in 1837. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus; there are two satellite campuses;the University of Michigan-Flint(first established after the Ann Arbor campus,) and the Dearborn campus.
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UM-Flint classroom building -
McKinnon Plaza
The history of the Flint campus of the University of Michigan began in 1944 when the Flint Board of Education requested the University of Michigan to open its extension office in the city of Flint. Many leading citizens of Flint were interested in the idea of bringing higher education to the community. Three years later, the Regents of the University of Michigan funded a study exploring the possibilities for higher education in Flint.
The history of UM-Flint is a story of cooperation between the Flint community and the University of Michigan. It was in 1956 that the community celebrated the opening of a two-year senior college. As time passed, there was a call for major changes in the college. The Flint Board of Education proposed that the University of Michigan expand the senior college to a four-year institution. The U-M Board of Regents adopted the proposal in 1964. The first freshmen class was admitted the next year making the 'Flint College'the first four year University of Michigan program offered outside of the Ann Arbor campus. In 1971, the Regents of U-M changed the name from Flint College to 'The University of Michigan-Flint.'
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Skywalks connect the UM-Flint campus -
William S. White Building
Expansion of the University of Michigan-Flint: Through the combined efforts of the citizens of the city of Flint and the city government, the university acquired 42 acres along the southern edge of the Flint river in 1971. The campus occupied its first building in 1976. The general classroom office building (later named David M. French Hall in 2000) housed classrooms, faculty offices, and a theatre and library. In 1979, the Harding Mott University Center opened. In the fall of 1981, a recreation center was opened for students and faculty. The William R. Murchie Science Building was dedicated in 1988. Three years later, UM-Flint took possession of the University Pavilion (formerly Waterstreet Pavilion) from the city. In late fall 1994, the Frances Willson Thompson library opened its doors to students.
In the year 1997, the university acquired an additional 25 acres north of the Flint river where the William S. White Building was completed in 2002. A generous donation from the Mott Foundation provided the university with funds to assist with the construction and programming of new facilities on the north riverfront site. This mixed used building houses the School of Health Professions and Studies, School of Management, Early Childhood Development and the Urban Health and Wellness Center, Department of Communication and Visual Arts, Information Technology Services and WFUM television.
The most exciting example of continuous progress occurred in July of 2007 when the campus community broke ground for the first-ever student housing facility. The modern, 310-bed residence hall was completed and fully-occupied by fall 2008. This is the first step of moving from a commuter to residential campus to better serve the area’s needs.
New programs, technologies, resources, and facilities assist students in becoming true leaders in their careers and their communities, and in an ever-changing world. The University of Michigan-Flint is guided by its mission, and strives to provide an environment where students explore, engage, and excel.
Mission
The mission of the Flint campus of the University of Michigan: The pillars to the mission of the institution are firstly, academic excellence; secondly, student centeredness; and lastly, engaged citizenship. However, the vision statement is 'engaging minds, preparing leaders.' It is to be noted that the university subscribes to the following mission: The Flint campus of the University of Michigan is a community of diverse learners and scholars, where students from this region and beyond prepare for leadership, achievement, and service through interactive instruction in the arts, sciences, humanities and professions.
Accreditation
The Flint campus of the University of Michigan is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation has also been awarded to various programs in the university by the American Chemical Society, the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business - International, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, the Council on Social Work Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National Association of Schools of Music.
Ranking
As of 2008, The Princeton Review {The New York City-based education services company} in its publishing of 2009 Best Colleges has selected and ranked the school as a "Best in the Midwest." The 630 colleges named "regional best" represent only about 25% of the nation's 2,500 four-year colleges. Robert Franek, Princeton Review's Vice President, Publishing says "We commend all of the schools we name this year as our 'regional best' colleges primarily for their excellent academic programs. We selected them based on institutional data we collected from several hundred schools in each region, our visits to schools over the years, and the opinions of independent and high school-based college advisors whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what each school’s customers – their students – report to us about their campus experiences at their schools on our 80-question student survey.”
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Michigan-Flint educates students far beyond their chosen major. Comprised of programs in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and fine arts, CAS courses educate you for life by teaching you the most important skill of all: how to keep on learning for yourself after you graduate. The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences is the starting point for a successful future, whatever your chosen major. Students, whether they are interested in science, Spanish, or sociology, learn in small classes and have opportunities beyond the classroom to work with leading scholars and outstanding, caring teachers. A liberal education gives students the means to test ideas, beliefs and facts. It exposes them to a variety of academic disciplines that will broaden and deepen their perspectives and enable them to continue the learning process as educated citizens. It teaches them how to apply what they have learned. Additionally, the college offers strong undergraduate and graduate programs for students specializing in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and offers a full array of elective and service courses for students majoring in other schools and programs. With over 25 undergraduate possibilities ranging from biology to criminal justice and communication to psychology, the College of Arts and Sciences meets the needs of a large part of the university's student body. It also offers an increasing number of graduate possibilities for students interested in furthering their education. All our classes provide a broad, strong academic base that supports lifelong learning.
The School of Management(SOM) at the University of Michigan-Flint
The business school at the flint campus of the University of Michigan was established in 1975. The mission of the business school is 'As part of the internationally recognized University of Michigan system, our mission is to provide high-quality management education to prepare our students for intellectual growth, productive careers, and professional development. We deliver our programs to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students primarily in Michigan and the surrounding region using a variety of learning/teaching approaches that focus on skills, abilities, technology and knowledge vital to organizations. We will also expand these programs to reach out to the national and international community in order to link our students and faculty to the global marketplace. We are committed to excellence in teaching, learning, intellectual contributions and creative endeavors. We use our professional skills to provide service to the university, professional organizations, alumni and the community as we engage them to enrich our intellectual pursuits and instructional activities.'
The School of Management is the oldest professional school on the Flint campus. The school currently has 19 full-time faculty with a Ph.D. Part-time adjunct faculty have either earned their Ph.D. or are close to completing their dissertation.
The School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (likewise of Harvard Business School, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management, Yale University's School of Management, INSEAD ... and many others on the top). It is to be noted that AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.
At the undergraduate level, the School offers six business concentrations, three business minors, a business honors program, and the opportunity to complete core business courses as well.
School of Health Professions and Studies(SHPS)
The University of Michigan-Flint has a long, distinguished history and the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) continues this tradition of excellence. SHPS is the academic home to four graduate degree programs (Master of Science in Anesthesia; Master of Nursing; Master of Science in Health Education; and Doctor of Physical Therapy) and six undergraduate degree programs (Health Sciences; Health Care Administration; Health Education; Medical Technology; Nursing; and Radiation Therapy). In addition, SHPS has developed an on-line transitioning program that facilitates individuals holding an RN degree to earn a BSN degree. SHPS is also developing and will begin offering two additional doctoral degrees; a post professional tDPT- transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (winter of 2009) and a DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice (fall of 2009). These programs are offered through the departments of Health Sciences and Administration, Nursing, and Physical Therapy. To best prepare you for a rewarding and challenging career in the health professions, the degree programs offered in the School blend liberal arts education with dynamic professional theory and experience. This gives you a balanced, contemporary perspective of the significant issues in health care, health care delivery models, factors influencing health, and health care professional/client relationships.
A map of the University Campus can be found here: http://www.umflint.edu/campus_map.htm
National Recognition
The campus is featured in parts of Michael Moore's 1989 debut film Roger & Me.
In 2000, the University of Michigan-Flint campus hosted Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Al Gore, along with an outdoor performance by pop-rock group the Goo Goo Dolls.
In 2004, the University of Michigan-Flint campus hosted Democratic Presidential hopeful Howard Dean.
The school has been referenced in cartoonist Jef Mallett's nationally syndicated comic strip, Frazz. Mallett is a Michigan native, having worked for local newspaper the Flint Journal earlier in his career.
In 2007, the University of Michigan-Flint held the first annual outdoor MFuse concert. Headliner for this concert voted on by school officials and students brought in Grammy Award winning artist Common. The opening acts included local band and performers.
The Michigan Times - The Student Newspaper
The Michigan Times is an entirely student-run campus newspaper. It is also known and called as The Student Voice of the University of Michigan-Flint. In 2008 MPA (Michigan Press Association's Better College Newspaper Contest) awarded The Michigan Times with nine awards in a statewide competition.
Student life
Government
Housed within the Harding Mott University Center, the Student Government Council (UMFSGC) is the sole student government of the University of Michigan-Flint. With at-large representatives, the UMFSGC represents the voice of students, and manages student funds on the campus. The Student Government Council is a member of the state-wide Association of Michigan Universities.
Notable people and alumni
- Deborah Cherry - Member of Michigan Senate.
- John D. Cherry - Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.
- Christopher Paul Curtis - Author and Newbery Medal winner.
- Nick Diener and Garrett Burgett, members of punk rock band The Swellers (dropped out in order to tour full-time).
- Gregory Havrilcsak (alumnus and faculty) - Advisory Board and Lead Historian for the Teaching American History Grant Project for the Flint Public Schools.
- LaKisha Jones - American Idol Season 6 contestant.
- Bill Kelly - Local politician.
- Correy Lennox - Writer, Activist, Documentarian. Contributed to Eyes of Desire 2 edited by Raymond Luczak.
- Bryan McCree - Comedian
- Michael Moore - Oscar winner and documentarian.
- Jan Worth-Nelson (faculty) - Writer, known as author of self-published fiction novel Night Blind.
- Dave Robertson - Member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
- Judy Rosenthal (faculty) - Writer, Possession, Ecstasy, and Law in Ewe Vodu
- Bruce A. Rubenstein (faculty) - Writer and historian. His works include: Greed, Rage, and Love Gone Wrong: Murder in Minnesota, Chicago in the World Series 1903-2005: The Cubs and White Sox in Championship Play, Michigan: A History of the Great Lakes State, Three Bullets Sealed His Lips, Payoffs in the Cloakroom: The Greening of the Michigan Legislature, 1938-1946.