Student Affairs
237 University Pavilion
(810) 762-3434
http://www.umflint.edu/dsa/
Vice Chancellor for Campus Inclusion and Student Life: Barbara J. Avery, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students: Julie Ann Snyder, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success: Jonathan R. Grady, Ph.D.
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor: Rob Montry, M.A., LPC
Executive Secretary to the Vice Chancellor: Kelly B. Loury
Financial Analyst: Kimdra Alexander, MBA
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Campus Inclusion and Student Life provides leadership and coordinates activities within division areas to assist students in their academic and nonacademic lives at the University. These areas and activities support the academic mission of the University. The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) includes Administrative Information Management Services (AIMS); Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS); Disability and Accessibility Support Services; Educational Opportunity Initiatives (EOI); Housing and Residential Life; Intercultural Center; Office of Financial Aid; Office of the Registrar; Student Involvement and Leadership; Student Success Center; Student Veterans Resource Center; the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Center (LGBTQ Center); and Women’s Educational Center (WEC).
Administrative Information Management Services (AIMS)
240 University Pavilion
(810) 762-3476
http://www.umflint.edu/aims/
Director: Jayshri Gandhi, M.S., MBA
Business Intelligence Analyst Intermediate: Vacant
Application Programmer/Analyst: Steve Harrow, M.S.I.
The Administrative Information Management Services (AIMS) is a unit of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Michigan-Flint. It is primarily responsible for an enterprise reporting system as well as document imaging system that impact the division and other campus constituencies. This unit generates business intelligence for administrators/faculty/staff to make informed business decisions. Staff members also assist DSA with various technical needs and projects while supporting the student-centered mission and goals of the division.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
264 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 762-3456
Fax: (810) 762-3498
TDD: (810) 766-6727
http://www.umflint.edu/caps
Director: Tamara McKay, Ph.D., LP
Counseling Center Social Worker: Valerie Jackson, MSW, LMSW
Administrative Assistant: Leanne Vamossy
Services central to student persistence and success are provided through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment that is highly student-centered and results oriented. These services are free to all enrolled students.
Counseling and Psychological Services supports students’ academic and personal success by providing preventive and remedial counseling, psychological, and outreach services. College students may experience many challenges in completing their degree such as depression, anxiety, adjustment to new demands and/or environments, relationship concerns, test anxiety, time management, eating issues or body image concerns, and addictive behaviors. CAPS staff also offer consultative services to faculty and staff. There is a strong commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse campus community.
At CAPS, currently enrolled students are provided the following:
- Individual counseling and therapy
- Couples, marital, and family therapy
- Therapy groups
- Limited psychological testing
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to community providers
- Outreach workshops on a variety of topics such as stress management, test anxiety, and suicide prevention
- On-line mental health screenings
Students may call Counseling and Psychological Services to schedule an appointment. When students are first seen, they will need to complete an Intake process. Students may be assured that their records and other pertinent information will be managed within strict professional rules of confidentiality.
Disability and Accessibility Support Services
264 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 762-3456
Fax: (810) 762-5971
Coordinator: Tracey Falardeau Curtright, M.A., M.Ed.
Disability and Accessibility Support Services provides students with the necessary tools for empowerment, self-advocacy and independence in the university community by:
- Identifying and implementing accommodations to address limitations according to the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Providing support services and assistive technology for students with physical and/or psychiatric disabilities, either temporary or permanent
- Assisting in negotiating disability-related barriers
- Striving to improve access to university programs, activities and facilities
- Promoting increased awareness of disability issues on campus
To ensure that the necessary supports are provided to new students, a pre-registration meeting is required. This on-campus visit gives Disability and Accessibility Support Services staff and the incoming student time to develop an individualized plan to meet the student’s needs.
Housing and Residential Life
1 Riverfront Center West
(810) 237-6571
Fax: (810) 762-3362
http://www.umflint.edu/housing
Director: William G. Washington III, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Housing: Sara N. Groat, M.A.
Housing Coordinator: Alex Straley, M.A.
Hall Director: Henry Shin, M.Ed., MBA
Administrative Assistant: Laura King, B.A.
University of Michigan-Flint is fully dedicated to the creation of learning-centered communities where inclusiveness, academic excellence, personal growth, and the free exchange of divergent ideas are highly valued. An incredibly diverse group of student residents are encouraged to actively shape their communities, and are expected to balance individual and collective needs with civility and honesty. Our foundation is built upon a presumption of goodwill and the belief that mutual respect is a fundamental right of every human being. All are responsible for upholding the community standards and a safe, inclusive environment.
Housing and Residential Life staff are committed to developing a sensitive, socially just, and humane community in the residence halls. The Hall Director, Resident Advisors, and Desk Assistants are trained to assist residents in developing a multicultural community, supporting academic achievement, and creating opportunities for personal growth. Housing and Residential Life staff seek to create and maintain safe environments conducive to the development of all students, and assist them in understanding and utilizing college resources and policies.
The First Street Residence Hall and Riverfront Residence Hall are state of the art facilities providing spacious living arrangements, spaces to study, and comfortable lounges for social interactions, all in a completely wireless and high-tech environment that is only minutes away from classes.
Students interested in living on campus should contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life to explore living options.
Office of the Registrar
266 University Pavilion
Telephone: (810) 762-3344
Fax: (810) 762-3346
www.umflint.edu/registrar
Registrar: Karen A. Arnould
Associate Registrar: Stacy L. Lee
The Office of the Registrar’s charge is to preserve the integrity, accuracy, and privacy of all academic records; to uphold the value of courses taken and degrees conferred; to interpret institutional and governmental policies to members of the academic and general community; and to efficiently distribute these records in full compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations.
The Office of the Registrar provides a wide variety of academic services to students, faculty and staff. The office maintains academic and student data, grades, transcripts, graduation applications and diplomas. Course schedules and catalogs are prepared, schedules of final exams, and room assignments for classes. Registration, drops, adds (adjustments to schedules) are processed. The office provides students with degree evaluations in SIS via CAPP (Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning) for academic programs. The Office of the Registrar develops systems and procedures for business processes, produces official enrollment data, and responds to the student information needs of the university community. The Registrar serves as a liaison for students seeking residency status at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Child Care
Early Childhood Development Center
1313 William S. White Building
(810) 424-5214
Fax: (810) 237-6690
http://www.umflint.edu/ecdc
Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Director: Della Becker-Cornell
Assistant Director: Joslyn Marinelli
Head Teachers: Alysha Arnould, Kim Curry, Susan Ford, Mary Lynn Gottler, Cheryl Henige, Diana Hensley, Kristyn Lord, Carolyn Miller, Betty Sheehy
Associate Teacher: Robert Callahan
Assistant Teachers: Tammi Couture, Rhonda Sevick
Administrative Assistant Senior: Tara Hyatt
The faculty and staff of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is committed to providing a high quality program for young children and their families. The program is nationally accredited through NAEYC and designed to promote the development of the total individual by helping each child to develop skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. This is accomplished by providing a balanced program that includes both teacher directed and child initiated activities, quiet as well as active experiences, and the recognition that learning occurs in both formal and informal settings, especially through play.
Young children are integrally connected to their homes and families, and it is understood that families are and should be the principle influence in their children’s lives. The ECDC seeks to be appropriately responsive to families. Parents, teachers, and staff work together toward the goal of nurturing children in an environment where all are respected for their individual differences and provided with the building blocks for a lifelong love of learning.
The ECDC is a ‘living laboratory’ where adults as well as children come to learn. We believe that we learn from the children just as much as they are learning from us. Teachers are co-collaborators with children. Teachers are guiding, mentoring, and modeling, but also observing, reflecting, and hypothesizing. Teachers are researchers, studying the changes that individual children have as they grow, as well as the changes in the group and between group members. Our teachers are curious, interested, and enthusiastic about how children learn, and how children show us what they know. We understand that much of what children show us about their learning and understanding of the world is not through verbal communication.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Early Childhood Development Center is to:
- Promote the development of social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, physical and creative skills in an environment sensitive to each child’s strengths and needs.
- Provide opportunities to educate University of Michigan- Flint students in skills relevant to their professions.
- Offer high quality child care to our constituents: students, faculty, staff and community.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and education of early childhood professionals, families, and caregivers in the Flint area through research, collaboration, and teaching.
University Dining Service
332 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 424-5280
(810) 762-0888 (Catering)
http://www.umflint.edu/diningservices
General Manager: Marsha Dziewit
Catering Manager: Jackie Gawne
University Dining Service opened in August 2009 and is managed by Sodexo Management, Inc. Sodexo is a privately owned food service company with extensive food service experience and resources. They have been instrumental in assisting UM-Flint transition from a commuter campus to a residential campus.
UM-Flint students living in Residential Housing are required to sign a room and board contract. The board component consists of a $1,467 meal plan program (based on approximately 14 meals/week) per student per semester. There are three meal plan options available; each with different combinations of block meals, dining dollars and Blue Bucks. The meal plan is directly connected to dates on the student’s Residential Housing contract.
In addition, residential students, commuter students, as well as faculty and staff may purchase Blue Bucks. Currently there are $50, $100, $200 and $400 Blue Bucks meal plans and Blue Bucks do not have an expiration date.
Block meals, dining dollars and Blue Bucks can be used at the Riverview Dining Room. The Riverview Dining Room is an “all-you-care-to-eat” dining experience featuring soup and salad bar, hometown daily specials, stir-fry station, pizza and pasta bar, and desserts. The Riverview Dining Room is open fall and winter semesters for lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30am-2:30pm and Monday-Thursday for dinner from 5:00-7:30pm at $6.75 per person.
Block meals, dining dollars and Blue Bucks can be used to purchase items at Grill 155, Simply To Go and Clint’s Cafe. See website hours: http://www.umflint.edu/diningservices/.
In addition, Blue Bucks can be used to purchase snacks at the Information Desk located in the University Center lobby, the William S. White Building lobby and the Theater lobby.
Recreational Services
Recreation Center
(810) 762-3441
www.umflint.edu/reccenter
Director: Theresa Landis, M.A., ED.S.
Associate Director: Gary Parr, M.A.L.S.
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports: Ervin Leavy, Jr., M.A.
Assistant Director of Fitness: Jessica Viertlboeck, M.A.
Assistant Director of Facility Management: Chris Clolinger, M.A.
Club Sports Coordinator: Vacant
Business Information Manager: Amy Clolinger, B.S., B.A.
Customer Service Associates: Debra Collins, Steffanie Anderson, B.S.
Marketing Coordinator: Jo Ann Ford
The Recreation Center is open to all currently enrolled students via their MCards. Annual, monthly and daily memberships may also be purchased by alumni, community members, student family members and students not currently taking classes.
The 80,000 square foot facility includes a multi-purpose gym, Cybex and free weight equipment areas, cardio equipment, indoor track, racquetball courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms (rental locker service available), combatives practice area, and a special cross training room. A swimming pool, whirlpool spa and saunas, physically located on the first and lower levels of the University Center, are also part of the Recreation Center operation.
The goal of the Recreation Center is to provide a safe, motivating environment that enables a diverse participant base to improve their health and well-being through recreation, fitness and sports. In addition, the Recreational Services department offers the following activities and programs:
Academic Physical Education Courses. The Recreation Center under the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences, offers a variety of one, two and three-credit hour physical education courses each semester.
Employment. The Recreation Center is one of the largest employers of UM-Flint students on campus. Preference is given to students with work-study financial aid in order to ensure that they have ample opportunity to use their award.
Intramural Sports. The Intramural Sports program consists of basketball, volleyball, soccer and a variety of special sports tournaments like table tennis, badminton and broomball. This program provides students with the opportunity to participate in competitive sports while developing the qualities of leadership, cooperation, teamwork, and sportmanship.
Fitness Programs. A variety of free fitness opportunities are available including exercise equipment orientations and fitness classes like yoga, water exercise, step aerobics, Zumba, bootcamp, and special events such as an annual Health & Fit Fair. All fitness opportunities are provided by professional staff with degrees in related fields and/or instructors certified by nationally recognized fitness organizations.
Other Opportunities. To better meet the health promotion and wellness needs of students, other fee-based opportunities include fitness assessment and exercise program consultation, nutrition consultations, massage therapy, personal and group training, strength training workshops, and youth summer camps.
Club Sports
Recreation Center
(810) 762.3441
http://www.umflint.edu/clubsports/club-sports
Coordinator: Vacant
The Club Sports Program is an integral component of the programming and activities offered by the department of Recreational Services. The goal of Club Sports is to create a safe and fun environment that encourages positive UM-Flint experiences through competitive sports. Participation is another means of providing balance to a student’s academic, personal, and social life with the development of teamwork, sportmanship, and leadership skills. Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Men’s & Women’s Hockey, Lacrosse, Men’s & Women’s Soccer are among the clubs offered. Individuals or groups who are interested in starting a new club, or developing a particular activity within the club sport structure are encouraged to present a proposal to the Club Sports Coordinator.
Health Services
UM-Flint students may obtain general and specialty medical care right next to campus at:
Genesys Downtown Flint Health Center
420 S. Saginaw St. (entrance is off Kearsley St.)
Phone: (810) 232-3522 (available 24/7) Clinic answers phone between 8 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. until close. When calling, identify self as UM-Flint student, employee, or affiliate.
Please bring the following to all appointments: picture ID and insurance card.
If under age 18, written permission from your guardian is required to treat your healthcare needs, and someone 18 years or older must be present for appointment.
Health Center Hours:
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For a listing of other health resources near downtown Flint including urgent care, emergency room, and mental health services, go to: https://www.umflint.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Recreation_Center/2016_health_resources.pdf
Student Involvement and Leadership
Student Involvement and Leadership
361 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 762-3431
Fax: (810) 762-3023
http://www.umflint.edu/sil
Director: Michelle Rosynsky, Ed.D.
Administrative Assistant for Student Involvement and Leadership: Patty Tracy
Student Activities and Leadership
Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Sara J. Frees, Assistant Director
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to assist students achieve their educational goals, and to provide opportunities for social and intellectual growth. Many services are offered and a wide variety of cultural events, guest speakers, leadership development opportunities, entertainment and activities are sponsored on campus each year to enhance the quality of campus life. Students are encouraged to take advantage of free membership at the Recreation Center and to utilize facilities of the Harding Mott University Center (UCEN). Student clubs further enhance student life by uniting students with common interests to share club goals and social events.
Ellen Bommarito Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Center
213 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 766-6606
http://www.umflint.edu/lgbt
Program Manager: Jen Salamone, M.S.
The Ellen Bommarito Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, and Queer Center is dedicated to creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive campus community through educational programs, social events, and in-class presentations. In addition, the Center offers resource information and individual support for all students, staff, and faculty regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Intercultural Center
115 Mott Harding University Center
(810) 762-3045
Director: Vacant
Through its programs and services, the Intercultural Center (ICC) promotes understanding around culture, ethnicity, race, and their intersections. The center works closely with and supports the initiatives of our cultural student organizations. Programs include dialogues, cultural celebrations, and leadership development workshops. Students are encouraged to engage with the center; stop by to chat, attend a program, and/or connect with students of various backgrounds.
Student Activities
Student Government
364 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 762-3078
http://www.umflint.edu/sgc
Advisor: Vacant, Director of Student Activities and Leadership
Student Government serves as the official representative of the student community in expressing opinions and interests to the appropriate faculty, administrative, and student agencies. The purpose of Student Government is to listen to and act upon the needs and concerns of the students.
Student Government is responsible for appointing students to all University decision making committees. Anyone with a complaint or suggestion may visit the Student Government Office or voice his or her concern during the public opinion period at a Student Government meeting. Student Government assists student clubs and organizations through the recognition of club constitutions and the allocation of money to the clubs assisting them in operating and holding special events.
Student Government officers are elected by the students for a one year term in a school-wide election. All vacancies and representative positions are filled by appointment.
The Michigan Times
381 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 762-3475
http://www.themichigantimes.com
Advisor: Scott Atkinson
The student newspaper, The Michigan Times, is produced by students for students. It publishes campus, entertainment and local news biweekly and serves as a forum for student opinion. Qua, the campus literary magazine produced by the Michigan Times, provides students with opportunities to exhibit their talents in creative writing, graphics and photography.
Campus Activities Board
369 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 766-6604
Advisor: Vacant, Director of Student Activities and Leadership
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student run organization dedicated to making campus life more interesting and fun for students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding community. CAB members are exposed to numerous and varied experiences. Skills ranging from contract negotiation, budget management, and event planning to fundraising are acquired by students involved in CAB. In addition, CAB members increase their understanding of group dynamics, develop as leaders and learn to effectively manage their time.
Student Organization Center (Student Loft)
360 Harding Mott University Center
The Student Organization Center was established to:
- Create a social place for students to build community
- Help integrate students’ curricular and co-curricular lives
- Provide student organizations at the University of Michigan-Flint with space in which to create sustainable organizations
- Strengthen relationships among student organizations and to facilitate those collaborations through the exchange of ideas and sharing of resources.
Clubs and Organizations
Director of Student Activities and Leadership: Vacant
A variety of student organizations exist on campus, including Student Government, Campus Activities Board, Black Student Union, and the M-Times Student Newspaper. Additionally, there are academic , cultural, honor societies, political, and social organizations with which student may engage. The following is a sample listing of the clubs and organizations active on campus:
African Student Association
Chemistry Club
College Democrats
Criminal Justice Club
Early Childhood Education Club
Entrepreneur Society
Future Urban and Environmental Leaders
Game Design Club
Indian Student Association
Molecular Biology Clubl
Muslim Students Association
Pre-Medicine Club
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
Psychology Club
Qua Literary and Arts Magazine
Social Work Club
Student Nurses Association
Students for Free Thought
Students for Life
Video Gamers Club
For a complete listing of clubs and organizations please visit the Clubs and Organizations Web site at: https://www.umflint.edu/studentorgs/student-organizations
Honor Societies
Honor society memberships are based on scholastic achievement. For further information on honor societies, contact the appropriate department office.
Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Department
Beta Alpha Psi, School of Management
Eta Sigma Gamma, School of Health Professions and Studies
Golden Key International Honour Society
Order of Omega
Phi Alpha, Social Work Department
Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Department
Psi Chi, Psychology Department
Sigma Tau Delta, English Department
Fraternity and Sorority Life
367 Harding Mott University Center
(810) 237-6695
http://www.umflint.edu/greek/fraternity-and-sorority-life
Director: Sara J. Elledge, M.A.
Involvement in a fraternity or sorority provides a unique opportunity for students to have a balanced college life with a focus on academic excellence, brotherhood/sisterhood, community service and responsible social interaction. Greek Life allows students to make lasting friendships with individuals with similar ideals and purposes.
Greek organizations active on campus include:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority
Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc.
Theta Chi Fraternity
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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