March 1, 1993
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Board of Regents at its February meeting. Neal appointed vp for research Homer A. Neal, professor and chair of the Department of Physics, will become vice president for research Sept. 1. He will succeed William C. Kelly who will retire as vice president for research on…
March 1, 1993
By Kate Kellogg News and Information Services Book lovers and collectors will have the rare opportunity to buy—at bargain prices—new and used volumes from the collections of the University Library at the its book sale Saturday (March 6) in the Reference/Reading Room of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. About 80 percent of the more than…
March 1, 1993
The recommended procedures for discontinuing academic programs outlined in Standard Practice Guide 601.2 are as follows: 1. From time to time, the Dean and/or Executive Committee of a School or College or the governing faculty of that unit or the Vice President for Academic Affairs may consider that a particular program may no longer be…
March 1, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass Calling the handling of the proposed closing of the Department of Population Planning and International Health (PPIH) a “flagrant disregard of policy,” department Chair Yuzuru J. Takeshita called upon the Board of Regents to encourage the University administration and School of Public Health Dean June E. Osborn to admit error. Takeshita…
March 1, 1993
Faculty will face a more complicated election than usual when they chose four representatives to the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) March 15 from a field of nine nominees. A faculty Nominating Committee presented a slate of eight candidates at the Feb. 15 Senate Assembly meeting. Usually six candidates compete for three three-year…
March 1, 1993
Holocaust survivor Solomon Perel will give the keynote speech for B’nai B’rith Hillel Foundation’s 14th Annual Conference on the Holocaust at 8 p.m. March 18 at Hillel, 1429 Hill St. Perel, the man upon which Europa, Europa is based, will give the Michael M. Bernstein Memorial Lecture. A short commemorative service in memory of those…
March 1, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass “Move-in is a special day for students and families, a magical day in students’ lives, a day that deserves to stand on itself,” Regent Laurence B. Deitch said at the February Regents’ meeting. Deitch’s comments were prompted by a discussion of the controversy that has surrounded this fall’s move-in to residence…
March 1, 1993
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) is seeking volunteers to serve on a variety of committees. The following committees advise Executive Officers: Financial Affairs, Government Relations, Medical Affairs, Multicultural University, University Relations, Research Policies and Student Relations. The following committees assist the Senate Assembly in its work: Academic Affairs, Civil Liberties Board, Economic…
March 1, 1993
The following revisions, reflecting changes at the Bentley Historical Library, are suggested for Regents’ Bylaw 12.05. Comments should be made by March 12 to the Office of the General Counsel, Room 4020, Fleming Administration Building, 764-0304. Proposed Revisions of Regents’ Bylaws Section 12.05 (Proposed additions in bold and deletions crossed out) Bentley Historical Library Michigan…
March 1, 1993
Editor’s Note: See related article on page 6. By Mary Jo Frank The initial steps to close the Department of Population Planning and International Health (PPIH) were mishandled, violate University rules and prejudice future decisions about the department’s fate, PPIH Chair Yuzuru J. Takeshita told colleagues at the Feb. 15 Senate Assembly meeting. Takeshita said…
