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 Universi
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.
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: Fisher Administration (FAC) 500
Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: zarkowp1@udmercy.eduBarbara JanssenExecutive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President for Academic AffairsLocation: FAC 500Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534Email: jansseba@udmercy.eduTitle IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance SpecialistLocation: FAC 500Phone: 313-993-1802Fax: 313-993-1534Email: titleix@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: 313-993-1469 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 M. Lee, PhD
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Location: FAC 500
Phone: 313-993-1544 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) 263-0456The 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.
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Annual Report Forms for Faculty and Librarians
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Handbook for Faculty and Librarians
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Interdisciplinary Programs
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Policies
- Class Session Cancellation Policy (PDF)
- Distinguished Professor (PDF)
- Emeritus Policy (PDF)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Information Technology Services Policies
- Minor(s)
- Policy on Determining Qualified Faculty
- Sexual Harassment (PDF)
- Social Media Policy
- Syllabus Guidelines
- Student Complaint Policy and Resolution Center
- Whistle Blower Policy
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Program/Course Related
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Probationary Review, Tenure, and Promotion Documents
- Detroit Mercy Promotion and Tenure Handbook
- Dossier Content and Check List
- Instructions 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
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Research Leave Information
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Resources
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Schools and Colleges
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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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.