The Office of Academic Affairs
Welcome
I am pleased to welcome you to the website of the Office of Academic Affairs at the 91传媒. The site contains important information for faculty members and administrators as well as external stakeholders interested in learning more about academic affairs at 91传媒.
The Office of Academic Affairs provides academic and administrative leadership for all matters concerning academic programs, faculty, student success, sponsored research programs and research.
We work together with all members of the University community to support the mission of the University
Please take a moment to review the information and resources provided on the website including, but not limited to academic policies and procedures, accreditation status for university programs, links to key university academic support offices and services, and information about shared governance and the 91传媒 Professor’s Union Agreement.
If you have any questions or we can offer any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Office.
Pamela Zarkowski, JD, MPH
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Academic Affairs Contact Information
Pamela Zarkowski
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Location: Student Union 291
Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: zarkowp1@udmercy.eduExecutive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Location: Student Union 149
Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534Diane M. Praet
Associate Vice President and University Registrar
Location: Student Union 115
Phone: 313-993-3313 Fax: 313-993-3317
Email: praetdm@udmercy.eduKaren M. Lee, PhD
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Location: Student Union 289
Phone: 313-993-1544 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: leekm@udmercy.eduShelley Wagnon
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Location: Student Union 286
Phone: 313-993-1588 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: wagnonsm@udmercy.edAnn Serra
Director for the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Activities
Location: Student Union 287
Phone: 313-993-1469 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: serraam@udmercy.eduMegan Novell
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Specialist
Location: Student Union 285
Phone: 313-993-1802 Fax: 313-993-1534
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Academic Affairs Organizational Chart
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Academic Freedom
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Academic Support Services
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Accreditations & Memberships
Vital to the University's public accountability are its accreditations. The 91传媒 is fully accredited by Higher Learning Commission,
(312) 263-0456The University is listed by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and by the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Pennsylvania among their registered institutions.
Along with the various are the professional organizations and accrediting bodies that recognize our quality programs. A full list of academic programs accredited or recognized by a professional organization can be found on the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness Accreditation and Compliance page.
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Annual Report Forms for Faculty and Librarians
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Deans Resources
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Faculty Handbook
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Hiring Faculty and Administrators
91传媒 Policies and Procedures Handbook for Faculty and Administrator Position Searches
Sample Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Interview Questions
Template for On-Campus Visit Schedule: Faculty
Template for On-Campus Visit Schedule: Administrator
Template for Applicant Material Review by Search Committee
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Interdisciplinary Programs
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Policies
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Program/Course Related
Academic Policies
Academic Program Review
- Revised September 26, 2022
- Revised April 2021
- Updated October, 13, 2022
Accelerated Program Proposals
Articulation Agreements
Articulation Agreement Checklist (PDF)
Articulation Agreement Template (.docx)
Core Curriculum
Distance Education
Minor and Certificate Program Proposals
New Program Proposals
New Doctoral Program Process (April 2020)
Transitioning Program to Fully Online
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Probationary Review, Tenure, and Promotion Documents
- 91传媒 Promotion and Tenure Handbook
- Dossier Content and Check List
- Instructions for Online Dossier Submission and Guidelines for Online Dossier Submission
- Important Dates - Annual Report, Probationary Review, and Promotion & Tenure/Continuous Employment/Contract Renewal
- Dossier Transmittal Form for Promotion and Tenure
- Dossier Transmittal Form for Faculty Mid-Tenure Review
- Dossier Transmittal Form for Librarian Mid-Tenure Review
- Probationary Review Form for Faculty
- Probationary Review Form for Librarians
- Probationary Review Form for Lecturers
- Probationary Review Form for Clinical Instructors
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Promotion and Tenure Guidelines
- College of Business Administration
- CBA PT Guidelines
- CBA Guidelines for Lecturers
- College of Engineering & Science
- CES Tenure & Promotion Guidelines
- Civil Engineering PT
- Electrical & Computer Engineering PT
- Mechanical Engineering PT
- Biology PT Guidelines
- Chem and Bio Chem PT Guidelines
- Math and Computer Science PT Guideline
- College of Health Professions & MSON
- CHP PT Guidelines
- College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
- CLAE Tenure and Promotion Guidelines
- CHASS Promotion & Tenure Guidelines (revised 2024)
- Libraries
- Library Guidelines for PT
- School of Architecture & Community Development
- SACD Promotion and Tenure Guidelines 2022
School of Dentistry
School of Law
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Research Leave Information
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Resources
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Schools and Colleges
91传媒's seven colleges and schools offer more than 100 respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Each provides a wealth of resources for advising, academic research and professional development. Visit their websites for more information about programs and faculty.
Additional program opportunities
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Title IX
Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments (Title IX) is a federal law that states:
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
See the Office of Equal Opportunity for Title IX information and other policies/procedures.