October 9, 1995
Editor’s Note: This issue of the Record contains the program for the M-Quality Expo as a centerfold insert. By Jared Blank The 1995 M-Quality Expo, to be held Oct. 20–21 in the Michigan Union, is a chance for faculty and staff from across the University to better understand how different units within the University operate,…
October 9, 1995
Molecular geneticist Jeffrey S. Chamberlain is internationally recognized for his work on animal models of muscular dystrophy and the basic molecular biology of dystrophin and other muscle proteins. His studies on dystrophin are original, broad in scope, and have made a major impact on the field. Professor Chamberlain’s 1993 Nature paper reported, for the first…
October 9, 1995
Internationally recognized for her contributions to our understanding of how growth hormone regulates cell function, Christin Carter-Su’s recent studies focusing on the growth hormone signaling pathways in cells have led to a landmark discovery in endocrinology—the identification of the growth hormone stimulation of an enzyme called the JAK2 tyrosine kinase. The growth hormone activation of…
October 9, 1995
William R. Alexander is unequivocally committed to making a difference in the community by using the power of the pen and the strength of drama to transform lives, both on campus and in places where only the most daring care to go. His work with prison inmates and at-risk youth exemplifies what can happen when…
October 9, 1995
Do you know this man? Ever since he joined the electrical engineering faculty back in 1926, he has been a familiar figure in the College of Engineering. But newcomers to the U-M may not realize how different the University would be today, if not for William G. Dow, professor emeritus of electrical engineering and computer…
October 9, 1995
Six faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their September meeting. Those retiring are David R. Bassett, associate professor of internal medicine; Harriet A. Burge, associate research scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine; Sylvie J. Carduner, lecturer III in French and director of the French Language Program in the Residential…
October 9, 1995
The following are descriptions of M-Quality in action, examples of how units have used M-Quality principles to make improvements. From the Museum of Art The Museum of Art was one of the first University units to begin using M-Quality. Process improvement teams were created for each of the Museum’s areas. The budget team had the…
October 9, 1995
By Liz Dalton News and Information Services Intern Anxiety disorders, domestic violence and management skills are a few of the diverse critical issues that will be explored in a series of fall workshops sponsored by the Department of Social Work at University Hospital and the School of Social Work. “Critical Issues in Health Care Social…
October 9, 1995
Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of periodic columns on VCM, the new approach to budgeting that will be implemented July 1, 1996. Questions are welcomed from all Record readers, and should be sent to: Jane Elgass, 412 Maynard St. 1499; fax 764-7084; e-mail:
[email protected]; or Robert Holbrook in the Provost’s Office, Room…
By Sue Lowe Benefits Office All faculty and staff who need assistance with the open enrollment worksheet or phone call on the Benefits Enrollment Line (BEL) will be able to get help from the Benefits Office this year. A comprehensive assistance plan has been developed that incorporates several kinds of informational techniques so that each…
