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  1. October 2, 1995

    Point-counterpoint on tenure: Peer reviews needed to maintain integrity of system; rights, responsibilities cannot and should not be codified

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 By Jane R. Elgass Tenure, the rights and responsibilities thereof and the possibility of sanctions for not meeting those responsibilities: Those are the issues that were at the heart of a point-counterpoint discussion at the Sept. 18 Senate Assembly meeting that featured George Brewer and Kurt Brandle (point) and…
  2. October 2, 1995

    Job comes with ready-made set of challenges, opportunities

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 In his new post as LS&A assistant dean for academic advising, Esrold Nurse doesn’t have to look for opportunities or challenges to tackle. A list was ready and waiting for him on his arrival in late August, a series of recommendations on academic advising contained in the Report on…
  3. October 2, 1995

    Committee recommends study of possible certificate program in journalism

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 By Julie A. Peterson News and Information Services A committee charged with evaluating the future of the University’s graduate-level journalism degree programs has recommended that a new program—a Certificate in Journalism—be explored. Such a program would allow students earning an M.A. or Ph.D. in another academic discipline to receive…
  4. October 2, 1995

    Helpful literature available from Affirmative Action Office

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 University units and departments may benefit from several pamphlets and booklets available from the Affirmative Action Office that describe resources for employers and those with disabilities at the U-M. The following are available by calling 763-0235. Ann Arbor Campus Accessibility Map Americans with Disabilities Act: Questions and Answers Americans…
  5. October 2, 1995

    OVPR, Rackham inaugurate research responsibility series

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 The Office of the Vice President for Research and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies are inaugurating an annual series of information and discussion sessions on responsibility in the conduct and administration of research. The sessions cover topics mandated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and…
  6. October 2, 1995

    Special Collections Library adds curator of Judaica

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 The strength of Judaic studies at the U-M, in addition to the faculty of the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, depends on the Judaica Collection of the University Library. That strength will become even more formidable with the addition of the endowed curatorial position made possible…
  7. October 2, 1995

    Free parking, escort services enhance nighttime safety

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 Several weeks ago, a document listing areas on campus that were available for open parking during evening and night hours was inserted in some copies of The University Record . The insert was not one prepared by the Record staff and contained outdated information. The following is an updated…
  8. October 2, 1995

    Duderstadt to step down June 30

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 President James J. Duderstadt announced last Thursday that he will retire from the presidency June 30 and return to the faculty. He has been president since 1988. The president said he chose to make the announcement now to give the Board of Regents ample time to search for a…
  9. October 2, 1995

    Regents’ Roundup

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 REGENTS’ ROUNDUP The Regents approved a number of building and construction projects at their September meeting. They include: Additional space for Kinesiology to be built The Regents approved the proposed construction of additional space for the Division of Kinesiology. “The Division, located in the Central Campus Recreation and Margaret…
  10. October 2, 1995

    Direct lending takes direct hit in House, Senate committee actions

    The University Record, October 2, 1995 As expected, direct lending suffered two setbacks last week as a Senate committee voted to cap the number of participants in direct lending, and a House of Representatives budget committee voted to eliminate the program altogether. The stated reason for the cuts was special changes in accounting contained in…