College of Innovation and Technology (CIT)

5th Floor West, William R. Murchie Science Building
(810) 766-6807
https://www.umflint.edu/cit/

Dean: Christopher Pearson, Ph.D.
Director(s) of Facutly and Student Affairs: James Alsup, Ph.D.; Amal Alhosban, Ph.D.
Director of Accreditation: Suleyman Uludag, Ph.D.
 

The CIT offers four-year bachelor’s degrees. CIT prepares students for careers in such industries as digital design, digital technology, automotive, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, health care, aerospace, cybersecurity and other sectors. CIT builds upon the strong liberal arts foundation already in place at UM-Flint, and its majors prepare students for rewarding careers in Industry 4.0. 

Academic Regulations and Procedures

Undergraduate Grading System

The following grading system is used in the College of Innovation & Technology: A, excellent; B, good; C, fair; D, poor; E, failure; I, incomplete; Y, work in progress; W, officially withdrawn (without penalty). The following scale is used in computing grade-point averages:

Grade point averages are computed by dividing total honor points by total credits. The computation is limited to points and credits earned at the University of Michigan-Flint and to credits transferred from other schools and colleges of the University of Michigan.

An instructor may report an “I” (incomplete), if the student is unable to meet the course requirements within the specified time. The student may make up an “I” not enrolled and must complete the coursework by the end of the fifth week of the next semester (fall or winter) in which a student is enrolled. If, for sufficient reason, a student cannot remove the incomplete within the five-week period, an extension request form must be approved by both the course instructor and the Dean and forwarded to the Office of the Registrar. Failure to either make up the grade within the allotted time or to have an extension approved will result in the “I”  automatically changing to a grade of E.

The grade Y indicates “Work in Progress” and is therefore used only for courses designated to extend beyond a single semester. After completion of the work, the Y grade will be removed and replaced by an appropriate grade, or it may also be replaced by an (I) Incomplete.

A grade once reported (with the exception of I or Y) may be changed only to correct a demonstrable error up to one calendar year after the end of the semester in which the grade was originally submitted and then only with the approval of the Dean.  Grade changes made and/or received after degrees have been conferred will not be processed as the records are closed.  Final grades are reported at the conclusion of each academic semester and become part of the official record of the student. Final grades are generally available on SIS within one week of the last day of the examination period.

Pass/Fail Modifier (Credit without Grade)

See the “Academic Policies & Regulations ” section of this Catalog for additional information.

Changes in Individual Course Elections (Drop/Add)

See the “Academic Policies & Regulations  ” section of this Catalog for additional information.

Recognition of Superior Scholarship

Graduating seniors with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.5 but less than 3.75 are recommended for the degree “with honors” and those with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.75 are recommended for the degree “with highest honors.” In computing averages, only courses taken at the University of Michigan-Flint are included, and only complete terms or semesters are counted.

See “Undergraduate Honors” in the “Academic Policies of the University” section of this Catalog for information regarding campus- and system-wide honors recognition.

Academic Standing

A student in the College of Innovation & Technology who maintains a grade point average of at least 2.0 for courses elected while enrolled in the University is generally considered in good academic standing. However, individual program standards may be higher. Grade point average requirements for graduation also vary.

The academic records of all students whose grade point average falls below C (2.0) are reviewed at the end of each semester by the College of Innovation & Technology. According to individual circumstances, students with deficient academic records may be placed on warning or required to withdraw. Students of individual programs which have established policies and procedures to determine academic discipline do not normally come before the College of Innovation & Technology unless the grade point falls below C (2.0).

Student Grievance Procedure

The procedure for resolving student-initiated grievances in matters of dispute between student(s) and instructor(s) regarding classroom instruction, arbitrary and/or inconsistent application of classroom policies and procedures, including assignment of grades, shall be as described below - 

Note: This procedure must begin at the instructor level and not with the Dean of CIT. (For any allegation of discrimination, see the section of discrimination under Student Rights Policy in this Catalog.)

Step 1 - The student must speak directly with the instructor(s) in an effort to resolve the dispute. 

Step 2 - Should the dispute not be resolved, the student may discuss the issue with one of the CIT Directors of Faculty and Academic Affairs within 14 calendar days of the occurrence of the issue (e.g., the return of a graded project) or, if occurring at the end of a semester or term, within the first 14 calendar days of the start of the next academic semester or term. (Note: when issues of jurisdiction arise, the CIT Academic Standards Committee will determine jurisdiction). 

Step 3 - If the academic grievance is not resolved in discussion with the CIT Director of Faculty and Academic Affairs, the student may, within 14 calendar days following the meeting of that discussion, submit a written complaint to the CIT Director of Faculty and Academic Affairs.

Step 4 - Upon receipt of a written complaint, the CIT Director of Faculty and Academic Affairs will form an ad hoc committee comprised of CIT faculty/staff:  The instructor will be given the opportunity to submit a written response to the students complaint. Within 30 days of receiving the grievance, CIT shall return to the student(s) a written decision.

Step 5 - The student may appeal the decision(s) of the committee to the Dean of the College of Innovation and Technology. The Dean shall consider all evidence and testimony and render their decision no later than 30 days after submission of the appeal. The Dean’s decision shall be binding on both the student and the instructor and shall be final.