Office of the Provost
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September 8, 2020
Seven honored with Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Awards
Seven faculty members who have contributed to the development of a culturally and ethnically diverse U-M community received 2020 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Awards from the Office of the Provost.
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August 10, 2020
Virtual campuswide New Faculty Orientation set for Aug. 26
A campuswide New Faculty Orientation, designed to introduce all new faculty to the University of Michigan, will take place virtually on Aug. 26, from 9-11:30 a.m., via Zoom webinar.
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July 16, 2020
Susan Collins approved as university’s next provost
Susan M. Collins, a public policy and economics professor and former Ford School dean who had been U-M’s interim provost, has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs through June 30, 2022.
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May 1, 2020
Committees to prepare for fall semester amid COVID-19
The Office of the Provost has convened several faculty and staff committees that have been charged with developing recommendations for how the university will operate in the fall.
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April 9, 2020
Course evaluation process evolves in response to COVID-19
Given the significant changes in U-M class instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Provost will modify student course evaluations for the 2020 winter term that ends April 21.
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March 26, 2020
Regents approve Susan Collins to be interim provost
Susan M. Collins has been appointed U-M’s interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. She had been serving in an acting capacity since late January.
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March 16, 2020
Work continues on major upgrade to core data network
A major upgrade is underway to the university’s core data network in the form of a $10.1 million project that kicked off in the fall and is scheduled to be completed in fiscal year 2022.
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March 11, 2020
Philbert removed as provost; Collins to be recommended as interim
Martin A. Philbert has been removed as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at U-M. President Mark Schlissel said he will recommend the Board of Regents appoint Acting Provost Susan M. Collins as interim provost.
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January 30, 2020
Susan M. Collins, former Ford School dean, named acting provost
Susan M. Collins, former dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, has been appointed U-M’s acting provost. She is stepping into the role because of the administrative leave of Provost Martin Philbert.
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January 20, 2020
Distinguished University Professors to present lectures Jan. 28
Three faculty members who have received one of U-M’s highest honors will discuss their work and answer audience questions during the upcoming Distinguished University Professorship Event.
