Phone: (513) 265-5284 (cell)
mail: flick@xavier.edu
Professor Emeritus
Xavier University
T. Michael Flick, Ph.D.
Some of my interests
Cincinnati Observatory Ohio Council of Teachers of Math Astronomical League PANSH Kite National Association of S-Gaugers Siesta Key Beach Pipeline Surf Club DJI Quadcopters Kentucky Colonels
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Brief Biography
Dr. Flick began his teaching career at Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He taught advanced level courses, was
Chair of the Mathematics Department, and Academic Vice-Principal. In 1989 he assumed his position as a member of Xavier
University’s faculty. He has authored several books and numerous articles on education and was promoted to the rank of Professor
in 2004. His many honors include the Ohio’s Presidential Award for Excellence, The Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award, the Sigma Xi Award for dedication to the teaching of mathematics and encouragement
of research, the Leadership Scholars Champion Award, and the Disability Ambassador Award from the Postsecondary Education
Collaborative. Mike has served the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics as State Contest Coordinator for over 40 years and
authored a column for the Ohio Journal of School Mathematics.
At Xavier University Mike served as Professor and Executive Director of the Education Centers (Center for Catholic Education and
Center for Excellence in Education). He is also a past President of the Cincinnati Observatory Center and is Trustee Emeritus. The
Cincinnati Observatory is a National History Landmark and the oldest observatory in the United States. It has a mission to promote
science education and history/preservation. Mike also serves as National Chair of Education for the Astronomical League, a
federation of astronomical societies. He has also served as President and Chairman of the Board of the GRACE Foundation and the
Board Member of Notre Dame Academy. Mike retired from Xavier University January 1, 2024. Mike is a Kentucky Colonel,
amateur astronomer, toy train collector and traction kite enthusiast.
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”It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit”