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Dear Colleagues,

I hope you’re getting energized by the warm weather and the longer summer days. Whether you are planning a long vacation, a staycation, taking longer weekends, or just enjoying weekend activities with family and friends, please make it a priority to find time to rest and recharge.

This message is to provide a few updates and quick reminders about upcoming changes taking effect soon. As part of this update, I'm happy to announce recent promotions among our LEO faculty colleagues. These colleagues reflect the ������-Dearborn excellence in their dedication to student learning and success and meaningful contributions to our academic community. We are proud to recognize their hard work and the impact they continue to make across campus. These promotions are effective September 1, 2025. 

Congratulations to all on this well-deserved accomplishment!

CASL

LEO Lecturers III promoted to LEO Lecturers IV

• Raji Janakiraman (NSCI)
• Hussein Nasralah (MATH)
• Alicia Schaeffer (LCA)
• Junghee Yoon (BSCI)

LEO Lecturers I promoted to LEO Lecturers II

• Jamal Kassir (NSCI)
• Terra Mauer (NSCI)

CECS

LEO Lecturers III promoted to LEO Lecturers IV

• Mahmoud Abou-Nasr (CIS)
• Furat Al-Obaidy (ECE)
• Khalid Kattan (CIS)

LEO Lecturers I promoted to LEO Lecturers II

• Wonsuk Kim (ME)
• Redhwan Mawari (ECE)

CEHHS

LEO Lecturers I promoted to LEO Lecturers II

• Rashid Faisal (EDU)

COB

LEO Lecturers III promoted to LEO Lecturers IV

• Michael Molesky (ACFI)

Upcoming Holiday

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day! Enjoy the holiday, and please remember that campus will be closed next Friday, July 4th.

New Ann Arbor Parking Update:
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Ann Arbor campus will transition to a license plate recognition system—your license plate will serve as your parking permit. As a result, physical permits (including Dearborn permits) will no longer be accepted in Ann Arbor.

You’ll still be able to park by purchasing a daily or annual Ann Arbor permit. To do so, visit the Ann Arbor parking website (available starting May 1) and create an account using the “third party” icon. After submitting your request, you’ll receive a response within 1–2 business days.

• Annual permits: Estimated $200–$1,000, based on color tier.
• Daily permits: $8/day (pending FY26 rate approval).

Entry/exit at gated lots will require your Mcard, and your license plate must face the drive lane for recognition.

If you plan to park in Ann Arbor in July or August, please email [email protected] to confirm your eligibility and ensure your access is set up.

CTP Travel Changes
Starting July 1, 2025, all U-M employees must use , the university’s official travel partner, to book flights for university-related travel. This change streamlines booking and ensures access to U-M’s negotiated rates.

Key Benefits of Booking with CTP:

• Automatic application of U-M and CTP discounts
• Payment via U-M’s Central Travel Account (CTA) with receipts sent directly to Emburse Enterprise.
• 24/7 support from CTP agents and the travel portal
• Easy use of unused ticket credits or transfers within U-M
• Enhanced traveler safety and support, both domestic and international

Training and Q&A sessions are available through the U-M Travel Program to help employees and arrangers navigate CTP and the Lightning booking platform.

Summer Travel

If traveling out of the country, for work or pleasure, please remember to with the University. Also, please do not take university provided digital devices out of the country - you can check with ITS regarding the availability of loaner laptops to use while traveling out of the country. 

Wolverine Welcome Day!

Wolverine Welcome Day is Tuesday, August 26th from 11:30-4pm. Come join us as we welcome all new undergraduate and graduate students as well as continuing students for a day of fun, information, community, and the Go Blue Bash Block Party! For more information: .

Best wishes to all and I look forward to resuming the Provost Office communications in August.

Respectfully,
Ghassan Kridli