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  1. November 19, 1996

    Minority enrollment figures reach highest numbers ever

    The University Record, November 19, 1996 Minority enrollment figures reach highest numbers ever By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Minority student enrollment at the U-M is at an all-time high, even though overall enrollment is down slightly from last year, according to fall enrollment figures released today. Students of color now number 8,209, or…
  2. November 19, 1996

    U-M takes first step toward NCAA certification requirement

    The University Record, November 19, 1996 U-M takes first step toward NCAA certification requirement The University has completed a two-year self-evaluation of its intercollegiate athletics program and has found that it is pleased with the current state of the program at the U-M but made recommendations in several areas that will “strengthen an already strong…
  3. November 19, 1996

    Regents create position for executive vice president for medical affairs

    The University Record, November 19, 1996 Regents create position for executive vice president for medical affairs The Regents, at their Nov. 14–15 meeting, approved the proposed new position of Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs at U-M. “Due to the changes in the health care environment and the financial pressures facing health care providers, we…
  4. November 19, 1996

    Symposium honors Cantor, urges Americans to expand story repertoire

    The University Record, November 19, 1996 Symposium honors Cantor, urges Americans to expand story repertoire By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services “When I was a student here,” said Mary Frances Berry, “we never imagined there would be a woman dean of anything.” Berry, who teaches history and law at the University of Pennsylvania, was…
  5. November 19, 1996

    Maternity Leave: Commonly Asked Questions

    The University Record, November 19, 1996 Maternity Leave: Commonly Asked Questions By Leslie dePietro Family Care Resources Program The Standard Practice Guide (SPG) does not actually refer to maternity leave, but rather, to the time off needed for birth (for mother’s recuperation) as “medical leave of absence.” Time off to care for the new child…
  6. November 19, 1996

    Seven faculty members receive emeritus title in November

    The University Record, November 19, 1996 Seven faculty members receive emeritus title in November Seven University of Michigan faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Board of Regents at their November meeting. Those retiring are Sallie R. Churchill, professor of social work; D. Roger Glass, research scientist, Department of Aerospace Engineering; Kauko K.…
  7. November 14, 1996

    Bollinger will be 12th president of the University

    The University Record, November 14, 1996 Bollinger will be 12th president of the University Bollinger met with old friends and made new acquaintances at the reception in his honor Nov. 12. Pictured are, from left, Bollinger, Dean of the School of Public Health Noreen Clark and College of Pharmacy Dean Emeritus Ara Paul. Photo By…
  8. November 14, 1996

    Jean Bollinger: `It is very exciting to think about coming back’

    The University Record, November 14, 1996 Jean Bollinger: ‘It is very exciting to think about coming back’ By Rebecca A. Doyle “It has just been overwhelming to think about,” says Jean Magnano Bollinger, who had less than 24 hours to absorb the news that spouse Lee C. Bollinger had been selected by the Regents to…
  9. November 14, 1996

    Regents share processes they used for making their choice

    The University Record, November 14, 1996 Regents select Bollinger in three-hour session By Jane R. Elgass Partly because of his love for the institution and passion about the value of education, Lee C. Bollinger was offered his “dream job” last weekto serve as the 12th president of the U-M. His immediate reaction: “Oh my God.…
  10. November 14, 1996

    Henry P. Tappan

    The University Record, November 14, 1996 U-M presidents have weathered wars, recessions, unrest to keep institution in leadership position Editor’s Note: The following summary of the history of the University’s presidents is based on information from the Record, the Ann Arbor News, and The Making of The University of Michigan by Howard H. Peckham. Historical…