Provost's Office
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December 5, 2024
University sets policy on diversity statements
U-M will no longer solicit diversity statements as part of faculty hiring, promotion and tenure. The statements have been criticized for their potential to limit freedom of expression and diversity of thought.
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November 22, 2024
Provost’s Seminar offers student mental health strategies
Ways that U-M faculty and staff can support the growing number of students with mental health challenges were highlighted at the fall Provost’s Seminar on Teaching on Nov. 21.
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November 11, 2024
Michigan Sustainability Community offers living‑learning experience
The Sustainable Living Experience pilot program, which introduces programming and learning opportunities during the first year of college, will become the Michigan Sustainability Community.
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May 13, 2024
U-M launches faculty survey on threats and harassment
The university is seeking input from Ann Arbor campus faculty members in a confidential, online survey to gauge experiences with threats or harassment related to their academic work, teaching or research.
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February 22, 2024
Provost’s seminar focuses on first-year student success
More than 130 faculty, staff and administrators gathered for the winter semester’s Provost’s Seminar on Teaching to discuss strategies for helping first-year students.
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June 13, 2023
U-M, Detroit forge closer ties through grants, partnerships
Eight new initiatives designed to forge connections between U-M and the Detroit community have been selected to receive more than $110,000 from the 2023 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program.
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December 6, 2022
Seminar explores post-pandemic learning and teaching
Faculty, staff and administrators discussed how experiences from the past three years will affect learning, grading and student well-being in the future during the fall Provost’s Seminar on Teaching.
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November 15, 2021
Staff excellence award returns with twice the recognition
The Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence is accepting nominations for staff members whose commitment to excellence, teamwork and a supportive environment make U-M a great place to work.
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October 7, 2021
Reflecting on U-M’s anti-racism initiatives a year later
Nearly a year after several new anti-racism initiatives were announced, students, staff and faculty have had opportunities to discuss, listen and learn about how to build a more equitable and inclusive community.
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July 19, 2021
Obituary — Robert S. Holbrook
Robert S. Holbrook, former associate provost and professor emeritus of economics in LSA, died May 15 at the age of 88 after a life of distinguished scholarship and service to U-M.
