| University of
Michigan–Dearborn |
 |
| Motto |
Artes, Scientia, Veritas |
| Motto in English |
Arts, Knowledge, Truth |
| Established |
1959 |
| Type |
Public |
| Endowment |
US $30.29 million |
| Chancellor |
Daniel Little |
| President |
Mary Sue Coleman |
| Academic staff |
511 |
| Students |
9,083 |
| Undergraduates |
7,550 |
| Postgraduates |
1,533 |
| Location |
Dearborn, MI, USA |
| Campus |
Suburban
196 acres (793,000 m²) |
| Former names |
Dearborn Center of the University of Michigan |
| Colors |
Maize & Blue
|
| Athletics |
NAIA
& ACHA |
| Nickname |
Wolverines[1] |
| Affiliations |
Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference &
Great Lakes Collegiate
Hockey League |
| Website |
www.umd.umich.edu |
 |
The University of Michigan–Dearborn (commonly
referred to as UM-Dearborn or UM-D) is a public
university located in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. It is one of the two satellite campuses of
the University of Michigan operating under
the policies of the Board of Regents. The University of Michigan in
Ann Arbor, an internationally recognized
and celebrated center for education and research, is located just
35 miles to the west; the other satellite campus is in Flint. While
governed by a single publicly elected Board of Regents, both
satellite campuses have a unique mission, suite of academic
programs, and identity as one of the 15 public universities of the
State of Michigan. Additionally, each campus has an independent
institutional budget and receives a separate appropriation from the
state.
Enrolled students have full access to the extensive library
systems, galleries, and sporting events of the main campus, and
graduates are members of the largest alumni organization of its
kind in the world, the University of Michigan Alumni Association.
Faculty and students collaborate across all three campuses in
research and scholarly activity, and degrees for all three campuses
are conferred by the state elected Board of Regents.
Originally known for its elite engineering and management
programs, UM-D now offers over 90 academic majors, 28
masters degree
programs, and 3 doctoral degree programs
across all disciplines. Both the College of Computer Science and
Engineering[2]
and the College of Business[3]
have been designated as some of the best programs in both the
nation and region. A part of the Metro Detroit region, UM-D is also known for
its community engagement within the city of Detroit, and is part of
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.[4]
History
The first movement toward what was to become The University of
Michigan–Dearborn began with some studies in the middle
1950’s of manpower supply conducted by Archie Pearson,
director of training for Ford Motor Company. Convinced that serious
shortages were looming for the Company in qualified,
college-trained engineers and junior administrators, he made
discreet inquiries of educational institutions in the Detroit area
concerning their willingness to adjust their programs to meet these
needs.
The announcement on December 17, 1956 of a gift of land and
capital development money from the Company to the University made
it obvious that the focus of the agreement between the two was the
building of an upper-division and master’s level campus of
the University which would adopt the cooperative work-study
requirement as a part of its regular degree program in engineering
and business administration. The University was to provide the
regular professional and liberal arts courses necessary to a
University of Michigan bachelor's or master's degree, with the
co-op work assignments forming an integral addition to the regular
academic requirements. UM-Dearborn opened as the Dearborn Center of
the University of Michigan on September 28, 1959.
The 1969 report of the Dearborn Campus Planning Study Committee,
appointed by University Vice President for State Relations and
Planning Arthur Ross to consider the future of the campus,
recommended the addition of the first two years to become a full
four-year institution and the expansion of non-coop programs; it
recommended other changes as well, most of which were implemented
in 1971 to give the campus its present structure. It became at that
time a four-year undergraduate institution (newly designated "The
University of Michigan- Dearborn") with a continued commitment to
some master's level graduate programs, having a Chancellor as its
chief executive officer; two years later, the old divisions became
schools and colleges, and the Division of Education ("Urban
Education" for the first few years) was created, with each of the
major academic units headed by a dean. The first Chancellor of the
UM-Dearborn, Dr. Leonard E. Goodall, was appointed in July, 1971.
After that watershed change in 1971, UM-Dearborn grew rapidly from
just under 1,000 students to over 6,000 in 1979.
During this period there was a scramble just to supply the
courses and facilities needed to accommodate the soaring student
population. New faculties were added at the rate of 10 to 20 per
year, and the face of the campus changed as a new set of buildings
(the former University Mall now remodeled as the University Center,
the Fieldhouse, and the Library) was planned and constructed to the
south of the original four buildings. By April 1981, when the new
library building was dedicated, the population center of the campus
had shifted to this newly developed area. Ironically, however,
these years of expansion also ushered in a period of severe
retrenchment, when the debt burden of the new structures coincided
with a recession and cuts in state aid to the campus. Dr. William
Jenkins, appointed as UM-Dearborn's second Chancellor in 1980, took
the helm at the beginning of what may be called the institution's
"Years of Consolidation."
Several developments in campus organization, administrative
personnel, and academic offerings have highlighted what might be
called the "Years of Redirection," from about the time of the
inauguration of Chancellor Blenda Wilson (1988) to the present. At
the center of this "redirection" has been a program of strategic
planning, initiated in the summer of 1990 and reinforced by
planning retreats for the whole campus in the fall terms of 1990,
1991 and 1992. A new campus mission statement arose out of the
first retreat which rearticulates UM-Dearborn's commitment to
providing an experience of academic excellence for a diverse body
of students from the metropolitan Detroit area, encouraging full
community attention to the traditions of free intellectual inquiry,
critical thinking and ethical behavior through interactive
teaching, research, creative and applied scholarship, and service.
From the second retreat emerged the principal points of a set of
learning goals for undergraduate students. Under Chancellor Little,
the campus community reaffirmed its intention to pursue doctoral
programming, to explore the possibility of on-campus housing, to
review undergraduate programs and to focus attention on diversity.
The most recent self-study for continuing accreditation by the
Higher Learning Commission (formerly the North Central Association)
focused on each of these areas and provided summaries of the
current status of each of these ongoing efforts. UM-Dearborn was
accredited for ten years in 2004 and was authorized to offer
doctoral programming.
In the spring of 2008, facility planners at University of
Michigan Dearborn began to consider adding a dormitory building to the campus for undergraduate
students. The school is currently a commuter school.[5]
The school's consultant, Brailsford & Dunlavey, issued an
online survey to gain information about what the students felt
would be the best option. The dormitory would be aimed at
encouraging students to stay on campus full-time to provide a
better college environment feel. The aim would also be to gain
additional students from around the state and country. The addition
of dorms could also serve to ease the parking situation which has
become a large problem for students especially in the peak hours
for class. On January 28, 2011, local reporter Jessica Carreras
tweeted that student housing would be built in old office buildings
just east of the university's main campus.[6]
In November 2008, the University of Michigan board of
regents approved the establishment of Ph.D programs in information
systems engineering and automotive systems engineering in the
UM–Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science
beginning in Fall 2009. In February 2009, the regents approved an
Ed.D. program at the UM-Dearborn School of Education, designed to
provide the citizens of southeastern Michigan with a program that
is well-matched to the economic, social and political challenges
that face our region. In 2009, UM-Dearborn welcomed its fourth
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Catherine A.
Davy. Two new buildings, the Science Learning and Research Center
(just west of the Science Building) and the Institute for Advanced
Vehicle Studies are now operational.
In September 2012, the campus formally announced groundbreaking
plans for student housing.[7]
Campus
The campus, located at the former estate of automotive pioneer
Henry Ford, is divided into several sections: The Henry Ford
Estate, known as Fair
Lane, The Fairlane Center, Main Campus, and recently has
expanded the Early Childhood Education Center just south of campus.
In addition, the University boasts over 70 acres (283,000 m²)
of nature preserve and a bird observatory, the Rouge River Bird
Observatory [1], which has operated on campus since
its founding in 1992, and is the longest-running, full-time urban
bird research station in North America.[8]
Main Campus includes the facilities for the College of Arts,
Sciences, and Letters (CASL), the College of Engineering and
Computer Science (CECS), the Environmental Interpretive Center,
Administration, the Mardigian Library, the Institute for Advanced
Vehicle Studies, the University Center, the Computing Building, and
the Field House. Within both CASL and CECS, many different
buildings house different programs, departments, research centers,
student life centers, and academic resources. The University will
offer student housing beginning in the Fall 2013 semester.[9]
Fair Lane
Fair Lane and the nature preserve west of
campus are along the Rouge River. There is a small
waterfall, rose garden, meadow, a lake, and reflecting pond
surrounded by acres of forest. The forest has many walking paths
which connect the Environmental Interpretive Center, Henry Ford Community College,
Downtown West Dearborn, Hines Drive, the University's Main Campus,
and Fair Lane together. Fair lane recently has been handed over to
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House.
The Edsel Ford Estate will put forth restoration efforts which will
cost 50 million dollars or more. The majority of the funding will
go towards full home restoration and grounds preservation. The
project will open up rooms which had been unavailable to public
tours before.
Academics
Rankings
There are four colleges at UM-D: the College of Arts, Sciences,
and Letters (CASL), the College of Engineering and Computer Science
(CECS), the College of Business (COB), and the School of Education
(SOE). According to the U.S. News & World Report's 2009
America's Best Colleges review, the University of
Michigan–Dearborn is rated the 28th best master's-level
university in the Midwest (overall), and 4th best
public master's-level university in the Midwest.[10]
In addition, the campus's College of Engineering and Computer
Science was rated among the top 10 undergraduate engineering
programs in the country whose highest degree is a bachelor's or
master's degree with a top 5 spot in the undergraduate
industrial/manufacturing focus.
College of Arts, Sciences
and Letters
The College of Arts, Sciences and
Letters (CASL), pronounced "castle," is home to six graduate
programs, 32 undergraduate majors, and cutting-edge programs in
environmental sciences, mathematics and science education,
religious diversity, cultural studies, health policy, health
psychology, civic engagement, and leadership.
CASL programs are designed to be a liberal arts education
reflective of the needs of the metropolitan Detroit region. The
main building houses the College's administrative offices and the
departments of Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Mathematics.
General purpose classrooms occupy the majority of the first level,
along with the campus television studio. Public spaces, such as the
entrance rotunda, student break areas, and classroom corridors,
have been designed to spaciously make use of natural lighting.
Several other programs, such as urban studies and criminal justice,
are housed in different buildings spread across campus.
Departments:
- Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, Health
Policy Studies, MS in Health Psychology, Psychology, and
Sociology
- Language, Culture and Communication: Communication, Comparative
Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Global Cultures, Journalism
and Screen Studies, Linguistics, and Modern and Classical
Languages
- Literature, Philosophy & the Arts: Art History/Applied Art,
English, Humanities, Music, and Philosophy
- Mathematics and Statistics.
- Natural Sciences: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry
(ACS Certified), Chemistry (Instructional), Earth Sciences/Geology,
Environmental Science, Environmental Science M.S, Environmental
Studies, Microbiology, and Physics.
- Social Sciences: Economics, History, Political Science, Social
Studies, Urban and Regional Studies, and Geography.
- Interdisciplinary programs include African and African American
Studies, American Studies, Arab American Studies, Criminal Justice,
General Studies, Law and Society, Liberal Studies, Medieval &
Renaissance Studies, Religious Studies, Science and Technology
Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.
Graduate programs:
- Applied and Computational Mathematics (M.S.)
- Environmental Science (M.S.)
- Psychology (M.S.)
- Liberal Studies (M.A.)
- Public Administration (M.P.A.)
- Public Policy (M.P.P.)
Research Centers and Institutes:
College of
Engineering and Computer Science
The College of Engineering and
Computer Science (CECS) offers nine undergraduate degree
programs and twelve graduate degree programs, including two
doctoral programs.
The college's partnerships with major domestic automobile
companies and automotive suppliers have led to many educational
opportunities for its students and research for both students and
faculty. Regular feedback from its Visiting Committee, composed of
industrial leaders, develop lab facilities and design research
projects in the college. An outcome of the industry partnership was
the establishment of the Henry W. Patton Center for Engineering
Education and Practice. The Center incorporates engineering
practice, design, innovation, and concepts of manufacturing
technology at all levels of engineering education by integrating
the teaching environment with the world of practice.
Departments:
- Computer and Information Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Professional Development
Interdisciplinary Programs:
- Master of Science in Engineering in Automotive Systems
Engineering
- Master of Science in Engineering in Energy Systems
Engineering
- Master of Science in Engineering in Manufacturing Systems
Engineering
- Ph.D. in Automotive Systems Engineering
- Ph.D. in Information Systems Engineering
Research Centers and Institutes:
College of
Business
The College of Business's (COB)
undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to supply students
with professional and technical skills essential to being
successful in an evolving business environment. Each program is
characterized by limited class size. The COB also offers students
outstanding professional internship opportunities. The primary
mission is complemented by faculty's commitment to making
intellectual contributions. The main focus of this intellectual
process is refereed publications in nationally recognized journals
that lead to contributions beneficial to academic and business
professionals.
The COB offers undergraduate programs in Accounting, Finance,
General Business, General Business (Pre-Law), Human Resource
Management, Information Technology Management, Management,
Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. Graduate studies include
the nationally ranked M.B.A., Accounting, Finance, and Information
Systems. The College of Business's programs have recently been
recognized as of the best in the country.[11]
Undergraduate program (B.B.A.):
- Accounting
- Finance
- General Business
- General Business - Pre Law
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Graduate programs:
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.):
- Accounting
- Finance
- International Business
- Marketing
- Management Information Systems
- Supply Chain Management
Accounting (M.S):
- Financial Accounting Concentration
- Taxation Concentration
Finance (M.S.)
Information Systems (M.S.)
Dual Degree Programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science
in Finance (MS in Finance)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science
in Information Systems (MS in Information Systems)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science
in Engineering-Industrial & Systems Engineering (MSE)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Health
Services Administration (MHSA)
Programs and Institutes:
School of
Education
The School of Education (SOE)
offers undergraduate, master's, and one doctoral program to
students. Programs are in Elementary, Secondary, and Early
Childhood Education. Graduate studies can focus on Educational
Leadership, Education in Mathematics, Teaching, Special Education,
and Science Education. The SOE is known for its strong faculty and
small class sizes. It also offers certificate programs for future
and current teachers and opportunities for its students in the
Early Childhood Education Center
(ECEC) to prepare students with real-world experience.
Undergraduate programs:
- Teacher Certification Program
- Elementary (K-8) Certification Program
- Secondary Certification (grades 6-12)
- Early Childhood with Elementary Certification
- Early Childhood: Children and Families Program (BGS)
- Special Education
- Certification Only
- Substitute Teacher
Graduate programs:
- Doctoral Degree in Education (Ed.D.)
- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
- MA in Education
- MA in Educational Leadership (MAEL)
- MA in Ed in Mathematics Education (MEEL)
- School Principal Certificate Program
- MA in Teaching
- M. Ed in Special Education
- M.S. in Science Education
Programs and Institutes:
Special
Programs
Athletics
Michigan–Dearborn athletic teams are known as the
Wolverines, and their colors are Maize and Blue. UM-Dearborn is a
member of the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily
competing in the Wolverine–Hoosier
Athletic Conference (WHAC) while the ice hockey team competes
at the ACHA Division I level in the
Great Lakes Collegiate
Hockey League. Men's sports include basketball, cross country,
ice hockey and soccer; while women's sports include basketball,
bowling, cross country, softball and volleyball.
In addition to the varsity sports, the campus offers a number
club, and intramural sports. Club sports include men's &
bowling, cheerleading, co-ed cross country, men's lacrosse, men's
& women's soccer, synchronized skating and wrestling.
UM-Dearborn students are eligible to purchase student tickets to
Michigan Wolverines football
games.[12]
The University of
Michigan-Dearborn Fieldhouse serves as the home to many of the
athletic and recreational activities on campus.
Championships:
- 1980 – Men's Ice Hockey (runner-up) – NAIA
- 1983 – Men's Ice Hockey (runner-up) – NAIA
- 1984 – Men's Ice Hockey (runner-up) – NAIA
- 1992 – Men's Ice Hockey (runner-up) – ACHA Division
I
- 2008 - Men's Rugby State Champions Div II Tier II
Student
life
There are over 125 recognized student organizations (RSOs) and 9
university sponsored organizations (USOs). Both the RSO and USO
communities comprise extraordinary interests, from Greek Life,
Academic/Professional Organizations, Cultural and Ethnic
Organizations, Honor Societies, Political and Social Activist
Organizations, Recreational Organizations, and Religious and
Spiritual Organizations.
University Sponsored Organizations:
- The Michigan Journal, the student
newspaper of the University of Michigan–Dearborn since
1971.
- WUMD College Radio, the student radio
station of the University of Michigan–Dearborn since
1979.
- Campus Video Network
- Greek Leadership Council
- The Lyceum
- Student Activities Board
- Student Government
- Student Organization Advisory Council (SOAC)
- The Wolf Pack
WUMD College Radio is a student-run,
free-format radio station that features diversity in music from
punk rock to bluegrass, jazz to
electronica, and everything in between.
Starting in 2007, the station began live broadcasts of UMD sporting
events.[13]
Fraternities:
Two of the fraternities, Phi Sigma Phi, and Delta Sigma Phi have houses in nearby in
Redford and
Detroit.
Sororities:
Student
Body
In Fall 2010, the university had an enrollment of nearly 9,000
students: 7,224 undergraduates and 1,661 graduates. 49% of
UM-Dearborn's students are men and 51% are women. 93.1% of students
are State of Michigan residents. 22.4% are students of color, and
3.2% are international students. The high school GPA for the middle
50% of incoming freshmen ranges from 3.1-3.85. Average high school
GPA is 3.55. The average ACT score for incoming freshmen is 24.13, ranging
for the middle 50% of students from 21-26.
About half of UM-Dearborn's students enter directly from high
school; the remainder are students who have prior college
experience either immediately before entering UM-Dearborn or at
some earlier point in their lives and careers.[14]
Controversies
In General:
- The University has had several periods of student activism.
Notably, during the construction of Hines Drive, a road cutting
through a local parks system, the students protested and halted the
construction of Hines Drive through campus. It was originally
intended to connect to Michigan Avenue, but instead stops now at
Ford Road.[citation
needed]
- The University and the city of Dearborn were featured in a
brief joke on the episode Holidays of Future Passed of the
long running TV series The Simpsons. The scene, which depicted
character Milhouse Van Houten attending the
University, poked fun at Islamophobia and generated some controversy in
the community.[15]
Installation of foot baths:
- In 2007, the University agreed to install foot baths after
talks with the Muslim Students' Association, said Terry Gallagher,
director of public relations at the campus. Muslims ritually wash
their feet before praying five times a day.[16]
The University installed the foot baths after a Muslim student
slipped and injured herself while washing her feet in the
sink.
Notable alumni and faculty