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  1. November 6, 1995

    Update: Vision plan improved, dental plan changes name . . .

    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…
  2. November 6, 1995

    Research Club wants to introduce faculty, grad students to work being done in social sciences

    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…
  3. November 6, 1995

    Gender plays little part in determing political activism

    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…
  4. November 6, 1995

    Posters illustrate reality of alcohol use on campus

    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…
  5. November 6, 1995

    20% energy savings plan returns more than $300,000 to participating units

    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…
  6. November 6, 1995

    QUESTIONS, ANSWERS ON VCM

    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.…
  7. November 6, 1995

    KUDOS

    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…
  8. October 30, 1995

    Emotion in public figures topic of two-day conference

    The University Record, October 30, 1995 Emotion in public figures topic of two-day conference By Betsy Nisbet Institute for the Humanities  When Sen. Edmund Muskie wept during the 1972 New Hampshire primary, his presidential ambitions were shattered. By contrast, many public figures today deliberately trade on the display of emotion to move the public to…
  9. October 30, 1995

    1995-96 WAGE AND SALARY SCHEDULES

    The University Record, October 30, 1995 1995-96 Wage and Salary Schedules PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE Salary Grade Minimum Maximum 01 $12,750 $32,900 02 14,100 35,300 03 15,100 37,900 04 16,300 42,300 05 17,900 46,600 06 19,900 50,600 07 21,400 55,300 08 23,800 61,600 09 26,000 67,100 10 27,900 72,200 11 30,600 78,900 12 33,300 86,300 13…
  10. October 30, 1995

    Ullian will speak to Medical School women faculty

    The University Record, October 30, 1995 Ullian will speak to Medical School women faculty Elaine Ullian, founding member of an innovative network for women in the health care industry in Boston and a U-M alumna, will deliver a free, public lecture on “Challenges to Women Leaders” at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 7 in Dow Auditorium, Towsley…