September 19, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Recent conversations between leaders in higher education and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) officials about the way funding agencies handle some costs for federally-sponsored projects are paying off for University researchers, according to the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). Of primary concern early this summer were salaries…
September 19, 1994
Leadership Culture change training for leaders. Staff members holding leadership positions in the University should be exposed to the cultural aspects of quality improvement. The ability to change the institution’s culture toward a more mature quality approach will depend on how effectively it is initiated and articulated by leaders throughout the University. Leadership commitment. Accountability…
September 19, 1994
The Margaret Waterman Alumnae Group has announced speakers for its 1994 Town Hall Celebrity Series. CNN White House correspondent and U-M graduate Jill Dougherty will kick off the series Oct. 18. Art historian Marlene Barash will discuss “Kings, Queens & Courtesans—Great Art Inspired by Great Passion” on Nov. 16. Chef Henry Haller will share culinary…
September 19, 1994
The Graham B. Hovey Lecture will take place 5 p.m. Friday (Sept. 23) in the West Conference Room, Rackham Building. Speaker Peter Osnos, publisher of Times Books, a division of Random House, will talk on “From the Front Page, To the Book Page.” The free, public program is hosted by the Michigan Journalism Fellows program.…
September 19, 1994
By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services The first of five lectures intended to familiarize the audience with issues to be taken up at an international conference on psychoanalysis in relation to the social sciences and humanities is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 29 in the West Conference Room, Rackham Building. The free, public lectures…
September 19, 1994
By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn The U-M-Dearborn will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year with a series of events and activities highlighting the campus’s role in southeastern Michigan. The first day of classes at Dearborn, Sept. 28, 1959, saw 34 students enrolled in degree programs in industrial and mechanical engineering and business administration. Since that time,…
September 19, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Infant’s death appears to be homicide An autopsy on Jaylon Jervante Jones, a 2-year-old boy who died Aug. 31 in Family Housing, indicates that his death occurred as a result of a homicide. The autopsy was performed by M. Caplan, medical examiner, who ruled that the cause of death was due…
September 19, 1994
This week the Record is unveiling two of the four new benefit plans being offered to University staff during open enrollment—vision care and an enhanced dental care plan. Benefits Office Manager Craig Jorgeson spoke recently with the Record about these new benefits and some of the concerns expressed to his office by faculty and staff.…
September 19, 1994
A vision plan is one of the new benefits being offered to non-bargained-for, regular, active staff members during open enrollment this year. Staff members who are eligible for the vision plan will receive information and a rate chart in their open enrollment materials. This will help them in their selection. The cost of the vision…
September 19, 1994
Non-bargained-for, regular, active staff members will have two dental plans to choose from during open enrollment this fall. The two options are: the current dental assistance plan and the new enhanced dental plan. As always, enrollment in the dental assistance plan is automatic once an employee has one year of service with the University. The…
