Scott Arnst

The forum provided an update on the support services under consideration as part of the transformation. The discussion included a review of the process leading to the current initiatives, the resulting support initiatives, and a specific focus on the Pathways initiative. It also covered the mission of U of M Flint as a comprehensive Urban University, the regional context, demographic information about Genesee County, and the goals for increasing student enrollment from select high schools.

The town hall discussed the Strategic Transformation, which started September 23rd of last year, and how it is an opportunity to reposition the university for the future. The synthesis of information, bringing together the input, feedback, ideas, concerns, and thoughts from the community, and pairing that with the market analysis that was performed and the course economics, was presented. High level themes across all of the constituent groups, including marketing, experiential learning, community outreach and partnerships, and the student experience, were addressed.

This document outlines the University of Michigan Flint's strategic transformation process, which is divided into two phases: academic portfolio adjustments and support services enhancements. The core objective is to foster a thriving institution by enhancing student recruitment, retention, and graduation. The process incorporates extensive stakeholder feedback, market analysis, and economic data to develop and prioritize proposals for new and expanded programs and services. The university aims to revitalize itself to address challenges like declining student populations and ensure long-term viability, emphasizing that the transformation will lead to a stronger, more dynamic institution.

This document serves as an advising guide and transfer pathway checklist for the concurrent Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, a collaboration between the University of Michigan-Flint and Wayne County Community College District. It outlines general education and nursing course requirements, provides course equivalencies, and details a semester-by-semester curriculum plan to assist students in achieving their BSN degree, emphasizing advising and application procedures for both institutions.

The Faculty Senate meeting covered several key administrative and academic updates, including reports from the Chancellor and Interim Provost on the strategic transformation plan, campus master plan, enrollment trends, and recent accreditation outcomes. Discussions also addressed the implementation of premium tuition, the status of ongoing executive searches, and the university's application for Carnegie classification. The meeting included committee reports regarding general education transformation and teaching modality, as well as a deliberation on the potential reinstitution of the Academic Affairs Advisory Committee.