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November 13, 1995
The University Record, November 13, 1995 Machen urges faculty to tell him what’s important By Rebecca A. Doyle As interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs for even the outside estimate of nine months, J. Bernard Machen says he would not have felt compelled to provide an agenda for the University’s academic affairs.…
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November 13, 1995
The University Record, November 13, 1995 Media’s lenses were focused on U last week Editor’s note: Most of the journalists mentioned below requested that details about their story topics not be released in advance of the story’s appearance. Members of the news media frequently call or visit the University for expert sources and information for…
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November 6, 1995
The University Record, November 6, 1995 KUDOS Tropman’s book published A longstanding tradition of sharing provides the basis of the newly identified Catholic ethic, writes John E. Tropman, professor of social work, in his new book The Catholic Ethic in American Society (Jossey-Bass Inc.). In the new book, Tropman reveals a Catholic “sharing” ethic that…
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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…
