The Office of Academic Affairs
Welcome
I am pleased to welcome you to the website of the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Detroit Mercy. The site contains important information for faculty members and administrators as well as external stakeholders interested in learning more about academic affairs at Detroit Mercy.
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
Click here to learn more about Provost Zarkowski
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 University of Detroit Mercy Professor’s Union Agreement.
If you have any questions or we can offer any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Office.
Sincerely,
Pamela Zarkowski, JD, MPH
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Contact Academic Affairs
Pamela Zarkowski
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Location: Fisher Administration (FAC) 500
Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: zarkowp1@udmercy.eduJoelyn BeaverExecutive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President for Academic AffairsLocation: FAC 500Phone: 313-993-1584 Fax: 313-993-1534Email: beaverjm2@udmercy.eduMarjorie A. LangTitle IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance SpecialistLocation: FAC 500Phone: 313-993-1802 Cell: 313-701-1098Fax: 313-993-1534Email: langma@udmercy.eduDiane M. PraetAssociate Vice President and University RegistrarLocation: FAC 80Phone: 313-993-3313 Fax: 313-993-3317Email: praetdm@udmercy.eduAnn Serra
Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects and Research Activities
Location: FAC 500
Phone: 313-993- Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: serraam@udmercy.eduShelley WagnonExecutive Director of Institutional Research & EffectivenessLocation: FAC 500Phone: 313-993-1588 Fax: 313-993-1534Email: wagnonsm@udmercy.eduKaren Lee
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Location: FAC 500
Phone: 313-993-1469 Fax: 313-993-1534
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Academic Affairs Organizational Chart
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Academic Support Services
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Accreditations & Memberships
Vital to the University's public accountability are its accreditations. The University of Detroit Mercy is fully accredited by Higher Learning Commission, (312) 263-0456
The 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.
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Colleges & Schools
University of Detroit Mercy'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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Faculty and Librarian Handbook
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Interdisciplinary Programs
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Policies
- Class Session Cancellation Policy (PDF)
- Distinguished Professor (PDF)
- Emeritus Policy (PDF)
- Emeritus Policy (Librarians)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Information Technology Services Policies
- Minor(s)
- Sexual Harassment (PDF)
- Social Media Policy
- Standardized Syllabus Guidelines (PDF)
- Student Complaint Policy and Resolution Center
- Whistle Blower Policy
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Program/Course Related
- Academic Standards for Minors (PDF)
- Articulation Agreements (Coming Soon)
- Articulation Agreement Checklist (PDF)
- Articulation Agreement Template (.docx)
- Online Program and Course Development
- Program Review Policies/Procedures (PDF)
- Proposal for New Programs (PDF)
- Proposal for New Certificate Programs (PDF)
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Promotion & Tenure, Annual Report, and Other Forms
- Annual Report Template: McNichols Tenured, Continuous and Probationary Faculty
- Annual Report Template: Librarians
- Mid-Tenure Transmittal Form
- Mid-Tenure Transmittal Form - Librarian
- Probationary Review Form
- Probationary Review Form: Librarian
- Probationary Review Form: Lecturers
- Research Leave Application
- Tenure and Promotion Transmittal Form and Instructions
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Resources
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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 Title IX page for more information and other policies/procedures.