Regents
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April 13, 2020
U-M proposes changes to dismissal policies for tenured faculty
The university has released recommendations to overhaul policies that govern the dismissal of tenured faculty. Feedback is being sought through May 4 on changes to Regents’ Bylaws 5.09 and 5.10.
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March 26, 2020
Regents Roundup — March 2020
Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its meeting March 26 meeting.
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March 26, 2020
U-M dismisses David Daniels from SMTD faculty
David Daniels has been dismissed from his role as professor of voice in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. He had been on administrative leave since August 2018 following public allegations of sexual misconduct.
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March 26, 2020
U-M will establish new lines of credit up to $1 billion
U-M is working to establish additional lines of credit for up to $1 billion for general operating purposes to enhance the university’s financial safety net in the event of a financial emergency.
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March 26, 2020
UM-Flint will get new active-learning classrooms
A portion of the William S. White Building will undergo renovation to accommodate growing academic programs in the UM-Flint College of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing.
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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 26, 2020
Rebecca Cunningham appointed vice president for research
Rebecca Cunningham, an emergency medicine physician whose research addresses critical issues ranging from firearm violence to opioid abuse, has been appointed vice president for research.
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March 26, 2020
Martino Harmon named U-M vice president for student life
Martino Harmon, who currently serves as the senior vice president for student affairs at Iowa State University, has been appointed vice president for student life at U-M effective July 1.
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March 24, 2020
U-M hires WilmerHale to handle Robert E. Anderson investigation
The WilmerHale law firm will take over the independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct regarding the late Robert E. Anderson, who worked as a physician for U-M from the 1960s to 2003.
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March 23, 2020
Board of Regents will meet virtually March 26
The Board of Regents will conduct a virtual meeting March 26 that is consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive directive regarding public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
