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February 28, 1994
AmeriCorps Is Coming! By Barry N. Checkoway, professor of social work and chair, Task Force on Community Service Learning “AmeriCorps is Coming!” announces the latest mailing from the Corporation for National and Community Service, inviting institutions of higher education to propose programs that will serve communities and provide tuition benefits to participants. In response, colleges…
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February 28, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Today’s followers seek the basics in their leaders: honesty, vision, competence, inspiration and intelligence. Speaking recently at the 1994 Business and Finance Management Institute, Sally M. Johnson noted that the institute participants already are leaders or may become leaders in the near future. John-son is assistant director of personnel. Johnson’s session…
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February 28, 1994
By Jane R. Elgass Continuation of a three-year experimental one-time salary supplement program with no change in guidelines was announced earlier this month by Provost Gilbert R. Whitaker Jr. and Farris W. Womack, executive vice president and chief financial officer. The program, which applies to both faculty and staff, was initiated last summer at the…
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February 28, 1994
By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services More than 300 scientists have won the Nobel Prize since 1901, but only nine of them—less than three percent—have been women. Why so few? According to Sharon Bertsch McGrayne, given the relentless discrimination these women scientists faced, the question should be “Why so many?” McGrayne, author of Nobel…
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February 28, 1994
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services After much consultation with high school teachers and students, the University will change the way it assesses the writing skills of newly admitted undergraduates, dropping an impromptu essay test in favor of a diverse writing portfolio. Each year since 1979, most incoming students have taken a 50-minute writing…
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February 28, 1994
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) will sponsor Rape Prevention Month March 4–April 19. A number of activities are scheduled during the month, “each dealing with a specific area of sexual assault, but all designed to raise community awareness and understanding of the many issues surrounding sexual violence,” says SAPAC Director Debra Cain.…
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February 28, 1994
The newly renovated Athletic Administration Building has been renamed John P. Weidenbach Hall. The Regents approved the renaming of the building and a resolution acknowledging “the dedication and service of Jack Weidenbach as he concludes a 28-year career at the University” at their February meeting. “At the end of January, the University’s athletic director, John…
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February 28, 1994
The interim Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, which has been in effect for 14 months, will continue as an interim policy until April 1995. The Regents voted 7-1 at their February meeting to accept the recommendation of Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen A. Hartford to continue the policy’s interim status. “We all agree…
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February 28, 1994
Larry Selinker, professor of linguistics, was given the emeritus title by the Regents at their February meeting. He joined the U-M in 1977 as professor of linguistics and director of the English Language Institute. He served in the latter position until 1982. “Although his primary appointment was in the English Language Institute, Prof. Selinker was…
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February 28, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The latest addition to the U-M’s undergraduate education program weighs 500 pounds, costs more than $236,000, and loves the water. An underwater exploration and recovery remote-operated vehicle (ROV), it’s called M-ROVER. “M-ROVER is a unique, state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will enhance the undergraduate educational experience for U-M…
