Subject: Faculty Governance Update — Unionization & Reporting Crimes
Editor’s note: The following is a reprint of the faculty governance monthly report to the Board of Regents. Portions may have been edited for space by members of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs.
ACTION OF SENATE ASSEMBLY SA021312-2
We, the Senate Assembly of the faculty at the University of Michigan, support the creation of an environment at the University of Michigan where all students, staff, and faculty members feel comfortable to take a stance (either for or against) GSRA Unionization.
In particular, we oppose intimidation or retaliation against individuals supporting GSRA unionization. In doing so we respond positively to calls from union activists that individual faculty members endorse this principle. In short, we affirm the commitment of university faculty to uphold federal and state law in this and all other matters. We also call on all parties to put forward only claims that can be documented with reasonable evidence in order that a dignified exchange of ideas be encouraged.
Vote on the active motion:
• Number approving — 36
• Number disapproving — 0
• Abstentions of record — 0
ACTION SENATE ASSEMBLY SA021312-3
In response to the university’s February 10, 2012 report (…) and internal investigation into the current alleged child pornography possession at the Medical Center, it is expected by Senate Assembly that the University will use this incident to carefully consider the recommendations of the Senate Assembly Resolution 122311-2 on reporting criminal activity in the most expeditious and effective manner which was passed unanimously by Senate Assembly by electronic vote on Dec. 23, 2011, and later ratified by Senate Assembly on Jan. 23, 2012.
Vote on the Active Motion:
• Number approving — 40
• Number opposing — 0
• Abstentions of record — 0
— Submitted March 2012.
