Faculty Senate
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September 27, 2021
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
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July 19, 2021
Faculty survey supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccination at U-M
A majority of faculty members who answered a survey about mandatory COVID-19 vaccination at U-M believe the vaccine should be required for all students, faculty and staff, with limited medical and religious exemptions.
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April 13, 2021
Liu to chair faculty governance for 2021-22; Finlayson is vice chair
Allen P. Liu will serve as chair of U-M’s Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs and J. Caitlin Finlayson will serve as vice chair, following their election by SACUA. Their one-year terms start May 1.
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March 30, 2021
SACUA approves statement condemning Weiser’s remarks
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs has approved a statement saying it “strongly rejects and condemns” Regent Ron Weiser’s recent comments to the North Oakland Republican Club.
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March 23, 2021
Donald Freeman chosen to fill position on SACUA
Incomplete information in an online directory has led to a change in the 2021-22 membership for the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs. Donald Freeman, professor of education, will serve for one year starting May 1.
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February 17, 2021
Panelists at lecture explore challenges to academic freedom
Three scholars dedicated to defending free academic inquiry and instruction spoke about academic freedom at home and abroad during the 30th annual Davis, Markert, and Nickerson Academic Freedom Lecture.
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February 8, 2021
Panel to consider current challenges to academic freedom
Three scholars will discuss the various challenges facing academic freedom during annual Davis, Markert, and Nickerson Academic Freedom Lecture that is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
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October 26, 2020
Sixteen faculty members named to COVID-19 council
SACUA has selected members of a council to meet with President Mark Schlissel and Provost Susan M. Collins to bring forward ideas, discuss concerns and offer suggestions about the university’s response to the pandemic.
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October 11, 2020
Three regent candidates make their case at virtual forum
Candidates running for two seats on the Board of Regents talked about a variety of issues including the COVID-19 pandemic, tuition increases and systemic racism during an online candidate forum.
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October 7, 2020
SACUA seeks members for faculty council to aid virus response
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs is calling for faculty to apply to a new committee charged with aiding U-M’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
