六九色堂

Pamela Zarkowski
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Location: Student Union 291
Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: zarkowp1@udmercy.edu

Executive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Location: Student Union 149
Phone: 313-993-1585 Fax: 313-993-1534

Diane M. Praet
Associate Vice President and University Registrar
Location: Student Union 115
Phone: 313-993-3313 Fax: 313-993-3317
Email: praetdm@udmercy.edu

Karen M. Lee, PhD
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Location: Student Union 289
Phone: 313-993-1544 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: leekm@udmercy.edu

Shelley Wagnon
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Location: Student Union 286
Phone: 313-993-1588 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: wagnonsm@udmercy.ed

Ann 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.edu

Megan Novell
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Specialist
Location: Student Union 285
Phone: 313-993-1802 Fax: 313-993-1534
Email: novellme@udmercy.edu

AAUP 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure

AAUP Academic Freedom Resource List

Academic Freedom Policy

Defining Academic Freedom

• Center for Career and Professional Development
• Student Accessibility Services
• Office for Student Fellowships (OSF) 

Vital to the University's public accountability are its accreditations. The 六九色堂 is fully accredited by  Higher Learning Commission, 230 S La Salle St Ste 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604.  (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. 

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.

• Library Faculty Annual Report Form
• McNichols Faculty Annual Report Form
• McNichols Faculty Annual Report Guidance Document
• Important Dates - Annual Report, Probationary Review, and Promotion & Tenure/Continuous Employment/Contract Renewal

Faculty Handbook

Detroit Mercy Policies and Procedures Handbook for Faculty and Administrator Position Searches

Search Committee Checklist

Unconscious Bias Course

Sample Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Interview Questions

Common Interview Questions

Template for On-Campus Visit Schedule: Faculty

Template for On-Campus Visit Schedule: Administrator

Template for Applicant Material Review by Search Committee

Sample Faculty Candidate Evaluation Form

Sample Administrator Candidate Evaluation Form

• Catholic Studies
• Leadership Minor

• Academic Freedom Policy
• Dean Emeritus Policy (PDF)
• Instructional Continuity and Class Cancellation Protocol
• Interim Sex and Gender Based Harassment Policy and Resolution Process
• Policy on Determining Qualified Faculty
• Preferred First Name Policy
• Professor Emeritus Policy (PDF)

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

Application for Transitioning a Program to Fully Online

• Detroit Mercy 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

College of Business Administration
• CBA PT Guidelines
• CBA Guidelines for Lecturers
• CBA Faculty Qualifications

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

• SOD Promotion and Tenure Guidelines

School of Law

• SOL Promotion and Tenure Guidelines

• Research Leave Application 
• Research and Development Leave Report Template

• Academic Affairs Employee Roster (PDF)
• Emergency Procedures Information Sheet (PDF)
• Higher Education Act Information to be Disclosed
• Human Resources
• Student Handbook
• 六九色堂PU Contract
• University Strategic Plan

六九色堂'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

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.