[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 207]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 6, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the University of 
Michigan-Flint for being designated an ``Engaged University'' by the 
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The Carnegie 
Foundation announced this classification yesterday and a formal 
presentation will take place on the University of Michigan-Flint campus 
on Monday, January 10.
  The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching created the 
``Engaged University'' classification to acknowledge the achievements 
of schools throughout the United States that have created institutional 
practices of community involvement. Universities apply for the 
classification and are granted the classification based upon their 
mission, culture, leadership, resources and practices.
  The University of Michigan-Flint was able to demonstrate the 
integration of curricular engagement, outreach, the exchange of 
knowledge, and partnerships, with the larger community to the benefit 
of both groups. The school has an established practice of honoring 
faculty for their involvement, encouraging students to extend the 
education process outside classroom walls, and utilizing the school's 
resources to enhance the community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the chancellor, Dr. 
Ruth Person, the provost, Dr. Gerard Voland, the faculty, staff, 
students and community for their vision, enthusiasm and commitment to 
this partnership. I commend the University of Michigan-Flint for their 
hard work and for receiving this classification from the Carnegie 
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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