Feb 24, 2021BoardMeeting
BoardUniversity Of Michigan Flint Town Hall
The town hall meeting provided a campus update, including the launch of the new College of Innovation and Technology, the consolidation of administrative offices into the Office of Research and Economic Development, and an increase in endowed professorships. The discussion covered the institution's ongoing efforts to diversify revenue through external grants, intellectual property, and philanthropy, specifically mentioning the 'Giving Blue Day' fundraising goal. Additionally, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences discussed the college's restructuring into six multi-disciplinary departments and the shift toward more online curriculum delivery to improve accessibility for students.