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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 QUESTIONS, ANSWERS ON VCM Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of periodic columns on VCM (value centered management), the new approach to budgeting that will be implemented July 1, 1996. Questions are welcome from all Record readers, and should be sent to: Jane Elgass, 412 Maynard St.…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 20% energy savings plan returns more than $300,000 to participating units The University’s 20 percent plan, which returns 20 percent of energy savings to schools and colleges that cut their energy costs, is returning an even larger amount to energy-conscious units this year. At the end of fiscal year…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Posters illustrate reality of alcohol use on campus By Nora Gessert Faculty and Staff Assistance Program People are influenced by the behavior of those around them. When people move into a new social setting, they tend to adopt the behaviors of those with whom they most identify, or to…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Gender plays little part in determing political activism By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Prior research suggests that women involved in politics focusprimarily on different policy concerns than men and are more likely than men to take part in informal, grass-roots activities, while citing altruistic and civic aims…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Research Club wants to introduce faculty, grad students to work being done in social sciences By Jared Blank Political Science Prof. J. David Singer is a man with a mission. The president of the Research Club wants to use the 70-year-old organization as a vehicle for introducing faculty and…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Update: Vision plan improved, dental plan changes name From the Benefits Office New benefit added to vision plan Davis Vision, the vendor that administers the U-M’s vision benefits, has added disposable or planned replacement contact lenses as a benefit, with a $55 copayment. All contact lens replacement orders now…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Psychology department is most productive, influential in nation By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services The Department of Psychology is the most productive and influential department in its field in the nation, according to a survey conducted by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). For the survey, ISI identified…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 New photoreceiver would zip information across superhighway By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Researchers in the College of Engineering have developed a new type of photoreceiving chip that could increase the information carrying capacity of tomorrow’s “information superhighway.” The photoreceiver integrates a light detector and amplifier in the…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Satellite seminars to focus on presidency and the media By Julie Peterson News and Information Services The Department of Communication Studies will host two educational programs about television and the presidency Nov. 13-14 as part of a nationwide University Satellite Seminar Series. The satellite series, presented by the Museum…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 Silent film series features The Sea Beast By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services The Program in Film and Video Studies will launch its silent film series with a showing of the movie classic The Sea Beast at 7 p.m. Friday (Nov. 10) at the Michigan Theater. Based on…
