Rate My Professor Michael Frumkin

Frumkin's tenure emphasized strategic partnerships and community impact. He championed the elevation of the Department of Public Administration to school status in 2011, praising its innovative approaches. Key collaborations included partnerships with Orange County Public Schools, earning a 2016 Partnership Award; the Florida Department of Children and Families for child protection initiatives; and Touro Law Center for an accelerated law degree program. He facilitated discussions for relocating college programs to UCF's downtown campus to enhance synergies with urban services and introduced college leadership to Orange County officials for expanded opportunities. Under his stewardship, the college awarded over 432 scholarships by 2016, honored donors, and produced more than 35,000 alumni serving in health and public affairs roles across regions and globally. Upon stepping down, UCF held a college-wide celebration recognizing his contributions to initiatives like community partnership schools and civic engagement.