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February 28, 1994
Editor’s Note: The following books have been published by the U-M Press. Religion and the Authority of the Past, edited by Tobin Siebers, professor of English. This is the second book in the series Ratio: Institute for the Humanities. In Religion and the Authority of the Past, distinguished scholars from the fields of history, religion,…
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February 28, 1994
Stephen Lee, associate professor of chemistry, will receive the Henry Russel Award, an annual award given to young faculty members for scholarly achievement and promise. The award will be presented March 15 in Rackham Amphitheater, followed by the annual Henry Russel Lecture given by a senior member of the faculty. This year’s lecturer is Elizabeth…
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February 28, 1994
Editor’s Note: The Board of Regents took action on the following at their February meeting. Several renovation projects approved The following building renovation projects were approved: Parking: This year’s maintenance program for parking services will include the final stage of the Church Street Parking Structure renovation. In addition, repair and replacement of the fire protection…
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February 28, 1994
An external review of the personnel department conducted by Fortunato Associates in 1988 showed that automation of the employment process was necessary. This recommendation was supported by a Medical Center task force, which conducted a five-year review of the Medical Campus Human Resources Department, and input from a variety of campus constituency groups and employee…
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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.…
