IRC -Partnerships


	Partnerships The staff at the Instructional Resource Center is committed to the development of partnerships within the community. Partnerships serve as a catalyst for student learning by providing outstanding experiences beyond the regular classroom. We would like to thank the following for being meaningful members of the IRC learning community!

	Apple Computer Apple Computers provides the IRC with technology and expertise for research and development of curriculum. Apple education specialists work closely with UCS staff to develop student activities that integrate technology and best educational practices; including alternative assessments.

	Central Michigan University's Museum of Cultural and Natural History Central Michigan University's Museum of Cultural and Natural History loans the IRC artifacts for their fourth grade Time Travel Through Michigan program. These artifacts enrich the study of Michigan history for over 1500 students per year.

	Cranbrook Institute of Science Cranbrook Institute of Science furnishes the IRC with exhibits containing fascinating artifacts from its collections. Cranbrook experts work with UCS students and teachers to extend classroom learning to the IRC. Cranbrook also collaborates with the IRC in the development of student activities. The Cranbrook/IRC partnership includes a summer camp program where UCS students and parents travel to an archeological dig site.

	Detroit Science Center The Detroit Science Center supplies the IRC with hands-on science exhibits.

	Deneweth's Greenhouses Deneweth's furnishes plant materials, equipment, and aquaculture materials to the IRC greenhouse. Deneweth's skilled professionals visit the IRC to share the world of greenhouses and horticulture with Utica students.

	English Gardens English Gardens donates plant materials for the IRC greenhouse.

	Ford Motor Company - Van Dyke Plant The Ford Motor Company's Van Dyke Plant specialists share their vision for a cleaner environment as they present their "Environmental Ambassadors" program to UCS students.

	Harry's Garden Center Through their hydroponics division, Hydro Harry's, Harry's Garden Center shares their hydroponics knowledge and contributes materials for the IRC greenhouse.

	Michigan Historical Museum Michigan Historical Museum loans the IRC artifacts for their fourth grade Time Travel Through Michigan program. These artifacts enrich the study of Michigan history for over 1500 students per year.

	Michigan State University Michigan State University provides the IRC greenhouse horticulture expertise, aqua-culture equipment, and hydroponics equipment.

	St. Joseph Mercy Hospital St. Joseph Mercy Hospital furnishes the IRC with experts who collaborate with UCS teachers to create student activities that promote good health habits and knowledge of human systems. Our partnership includes the use of St. Joseph Mercy's interactive displays and related student activities. Hospital experts also conduct other programs throughout the year.

	Wiegand's Nursery Wiegand's Nursery donates plant materials for the IRC greenhouse.