The Pulse Newsletter

January 2025 Edition

In this edition

• From the Desk of the Interim Provost
• Academic Unit Featured Stories
• From the Desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs
• Winter 25 Enrollment Updates from Jon Davidson and Joe Vainner
• Success Mentorship Program
• ODE Corner
• Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates
• Faculty Spotlight | Carman Turkelson and Megan Keiser
• Staff Spotlight | Jaclyn Carter
• Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan
• Faculty Resources
• Important Dates, Events and Deadlines

From the desk of the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs

Dear Colleagues,

I hope your winter semester is off to a productive start! We are excited to announce that the VPAA is launching multiple new initiatives in collaboration with various units across campus, as well as with higher education and K-12 institutions both within Michigan and internationally. 

Winter 25 Enrollment Updates from
Jon Davidson and Joe Vainner

• We are on track for year-to-year increases in enrollment for most student types at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, especially among degree-seeking students. As of January 7, total credit hours are up 7.5%. 
• Growth in continuing students (undergraduate and graduate) continues to be very strong, making up the majority of total headcount growth this winter. Overall credit hours among continuing students are up 8%. This rise is due to the cumulative effect of significant increases in new degree-seeking students over the past two years, coupled with relatively strong retention.
• Transfer and new graduate enrollment are each on track to increase for the third consecutive winter; currently up 6.6% and 9.2%, respectively.
• According to the Winter 2025 registration tracker, fall to winter full-time FTIAC retention is at 93.85%, an increase of 3.1 percentage points over Winter 24.

Success Mentorship Program

The University of Michigan-Flint Success Mentorship program fosters student achievement and well-being through building intentional, peer-to-peer relationships. Student mentors will work with mentees to provide advice, guidance, and support as mentees build effective communication and necessary skills and navigate their first year at UM-Flint.

Office of Online and Digital Education Corner – Faculty Resources

ODE provides comprehensive support to instructors and academic units in the development and delivery of online courses and programs at UM-Flint. Find the latest information for online teaching and learning resources, upcoming events, training opportunities, and more.

Frances Willson Thompson Library Updates

New Year resolutions – the time-honored tradition of wanting to exercise more, get better sleep, eat healthy,… and get on top of your research practices. Luckily the library has been beefing up its collection of tutorials, resources, and partnerships to give you places to begin. 

Faculty Spotlight | Carman Turkelson and Megan Keiser

Professor of Nursing Megan Keiser and Professor of Nursing Carman Turkelson, esteemed faculty members at the School of Nursing, are at the forefront of two transformative initiatives that address critical healthcare needs in Michigan. Through outstanding leadership, they secured significant funding to advance nursing education and improve care in rural and underserved communities by increasing access to education and building workforce capacity.

Staff Spotlight | Jaclyn Carter

My most rewarding achievements are found in the everyday interactions with students, faculty, and staff. Whether it’s resolving a complex prerequisite issue, receiving a thoughtful note of appreciation from a student, or collaborating with colleagues across departments, it’s these moments of connection that leave a lasting impact on me.

Coffee with Interim Provost Kandogan

Do you have ideas, feedback, or suggestions related to academic affairs on our campus?
Interim Provost Kandogan invites you to an informal conversation where you will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your feedback. Coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided.

Please RSVP here, and you will receive a calendar invite for your selected session.