The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is a public, baccalaureate, coeducational institution and one of five statewide campuses of the University of Minnesota system.
As a four-year, public university with an enrollment of more than 1,800 students (approximately 900 on campus and 900 online), UMC proudly carries on a tradition of a century of educational service to Northwestern Minnesota. Since its establishment as an institution of higher learning in 1966 and its transition to offering baccalaureate degree programs in 1993, UMC has been a small campus offering big University of Minnesota degrees. UMC equips all students and faculty with laptop computers; provides individual attention and mentorship; and offers an active, hands-on approach to teaching and learning that puts students ahead of the competition!
At the end of 2016, the agreement was signed between the University of Minnesota Crookston (USA) and WIUU. Nowdays our students, faculty and staff can participate in joint programs and exchange programs with our new partner. Looking forward to the first joint projects!
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CROOKSTON
ConcordiaUA offers Cooperative Programs with the University of Minnesota Crookston (USA).
Summary of advantages of cooperative programs:
• Achievement of potentially two Degrees: one issued by ConcordiaUA, and one issued by the Partner-University
• Studying in an international environment
• Working with highly qualified professors who are involved in international collaborative research projects
• No travelling costs and no visa necessary (if studying online)
• Moderate fees.
Cooperative Bachelor Degrees with the University of Minnesota Crookston (USA) offer a variety of Majors and Minors from the University of Minnesota Crookston including:
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Management
Manufacturing Management
Marketing
Quality Management
Sport and Recreation Management
and Ukrainian-American Concordia University Bachelor Programs:
International Business
International Economic Relations
Management
Business Administration.
University Minnesota Crookston in Kiev
On October 17 WIUU students attended a class of the course “American Studies”. UMC Chancellor Dr. Mary Holz-Clause and Michelle Christophson, student recruitment director of the University of Minnesota Crookston, introduced the United States University Education System, in particular, the organization of the educational process at the University of Minnesota Crookston (USA) and student life. She talked about the specialties offered at the University, about student organizations, study and leisure facilities for students.
Collaboration with the University of Minnesota, Crookston
This April we met with a delegation from the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
Introducing our guests:
Kristina Gray, Adjunct Writing Instructor, 1998-2000 Fulbright Scholar in Kyiv, Ukraine. For combined 15 years have lived and taught English courses in Philippines, China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Author of several historical books with Arcadia Press about hometown of Crookston, Minnesota and also writes newspaper articles on local history.
Dr. Wieland has been working at the University of Minnesota Crookston Campus for eight years, teaching in area of Economics and Finance for 25 years. She has served on a number of committees over the eight years and is currently a member of the Award Committee Advisory Board in Diversity at UMC. Dr. Wieland has an interest in teaching and research in the areas of Social Finance, Finance, Financial Markets, Socially Responsible Investing, Micro Finance and teaching methodology. Dr. Wieland also enjoys fine art, and has recently developed an interest in bee keeping.
Michelle Christopherson, M.A is the Director of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Christopherson has served on a number of committees over her last 17 years at the U of M Crookston. She is responsible for campus recruitment, campus leadership in enrollment management, non-traditional and online student support services, outreach activities, and rural economic development.
Mrs. Kristina Gray – Academic Writing and Critical Thinking – Your Way to Success
The lecture “Academic Writing and Critical Thinking – Your Way to Success” by Kristina Gray, Adjunct Writing Instructor, 1998-2000 Fulbright Scholar in Kyiv, Ukraine, author of several historical books with Arcadia Press about hometown of Crookston, Minnesota and also writes newspaper articles on local history, was a part of Intro to Entrepreneurship Course at WIUU.
That’s our student’s life!
Today we are talking with Michelle Christopherson, the Director of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Crookston.Christopherson has served on a number of committees over her last 17 years at the U of M Crookston. She is responsible for campus recruitment, campus leadership in enrollment management, non-traditional and online student support services, outreach activities, and rural economic development.
There are many opportunities for international students at the University of Minnesota.
Joint Programs at WIUU-UMC – your way to success!
Business Education in the United States
Lecture by Dr. Oxana Wieland “Financial Literacy – Your first step to a successful career” for WIUU’s students.
Dr. Wieland has an interest in teaching and research in the areas of Social Finance, Finance, Financial Markets, Socially Responsible Investing, Micro Finance and teaching methodology. Dr. Wieland also enjoys fine art, and has recently developed an interest in bee keeping.
Partnership in action
WIUU’s instructors and Kristina Gray, Oxana Wieland and Michelle Christopherson (University of Minnesota) take a part in a meeting with Strengthening Academic Integrity in Ukraine Project.
Kristina Gray, Adjunct Writing Instructor, presents her point of view on some educational problems.
An Ukraine Easter tradition.
Our guests from University of Minnesota (Crookston) try to create pysankas with WIUU’s students and instructors.
Easter is coming!
Meeting the Administration of WIUU American Partner – University of Minnesota Crookston
WIUU students, their friends, parents and alumni had an opportunity to find out that to obtain American Diploma of the accredited American University in Ukraine is a reality! On October 17 meeting the Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Crookston – Dr. Mary Holz-Clause and Admissions Director Mrs. Michelle Christopherson those present learnt a lot about the opportunities of studying at our partner university according to the Articulation Agreement signed leading WIUU students to the American Degree.
WIUU has signed the Articulation Agreement with the University of Minnesota, and now our students have the opportunity to transfer the courses from the WIUU and, on condition of successful studying for at least two semesters at our American partner (in the USA or online), to receive an American diploma.
UMC Chancellor Dr. Mary Holz-Clause, WIUU Vice-Rector Yulia Romanovska and the first student of the Cooperative Program Ms. Lina Faddi.
