Geography, Planning and Environment (GPE)

516 William R. Murchie Science Building
(810) 762-3355

Natural Sciences Department Chair:  Matthew Fhaner

Administrative Support Staff
196 Murchie Science Building
Public Relations & Advising:  Carly Byrne 
Personnel & Course Scheduling:  Patricia Slackta
Budget & Finances:  Mary Poletti

Faculty
Professors Martin M. Kaufman, Randall Repic; Lecturer Garry Green
Professor Emeritus Richard Hill-Rowley, Associate Professor Emeritus William M. Marsh
 

Geography, Planning and Environment is the study of earth environments. Several related fields, including geography, geology, planning, hydrology, and environmental science, are united by a common interest in the spatial nature of earth environments, how they are changed by natural and human forces, and how they can be planned and managed for the future.

Degree programs are designed to lead to careers in fields such as environmental management, planning, teaching, landscape architecture, resource management, remote sensing, GIS, computer mapping, and to prepare students for graduate study.

Mission and Assessment
The mission of the Geography, Planning and Environment programs is to develop an environment for disseminating information, engaging in experimentation and research, and empowering student-based learning. As part of the larger mission of the College of Arts and Sciences, GPE offers courses and degree programs enabling graduates to make meaningful contributions to the research and resolution of environmental and urban problems as citizens, teachers, and professionals. The GPE programs participate in the University-wide effort to assess its academic programs. Information on assessment plans, including goals, methods, and outcomes is available at www.umflint.edu/assessment.

Scholarships
The Croner Scholarship Program provides assistance to qualified students in physical geography. A scholarship from the Flint Rock and Gem Club provides assistance to students with geological interests. The M.A. & C.M. Younes scholarship is available for those students demonstrating outstanding community involvement. Teaching assistantships are also available to students completing degree work in Geography, Planning and Environment programs.

Program
A Social Sciences Joint Program (BA)  with an emphasis in geography is available.