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July 17, 2021
MICDE Catalyst Grants support five new computational science projects
Five research teams at U-M will share more than $370,000 from the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering to explore high-impact projects with novel advancement in computational science.
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July 15, 2021
Remarks regarding U-M’s approach to dealing with sexual misconduct
Comments from University of Michigan regents and others regarding the university’s changes in how it will address sexual and gender-based misconduct. Board of Regents Chair Jordan Acker This is an important day for the University and our community. Today we continue the process of holding the University of Michigan accountable for harms that happened on… -
July 15, 2021
Addressing sexual misconduct at U-M
U-M has announced sweeping revisions to how it will address sexual misconduct, including the creation of a new office with significant new resources for support, education and prevention.
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July 15, 2021
U-M overhauls its approach to addressing sexual misconduct
Revisions to how U-M will address sexual misconduct include the creation of the new Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office, with significant new resources for support, education and prevention.
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July 15, 2021
Working group to develop cultural change process, survey U-M community
The university has established a working group on culture change to create an environment of mutual respect and accountability that is free of retaliation, where everyone can feel safe to report misconduct and feel supported throughout the process.
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July 15, 2021
Policy prohibits most supervisor-employee relationships
U-M has put in place a best-in-class policy that prohibits a supervisor from initiating or attempting to initiate an intimate relationship with anyone they supervise.
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July 15, 2021
Revised policy adds process for revoking emeritus status
The university has revised its policy on emeritus and emerita status for retired faculty members to include, for the first time, a process to revoke that status for misconduct or other compelling circumstances.
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July 12, 2021
Title IX Coordinator Advisory Committee
The university has established an advisory committee of students, faculty and staff to provide perspectives and input on policies, procedures, prevention efforts and other matters related to sexual and gender-based misconduct.
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June 18, 2021
University lifts spending restraints imposed during pandemic
U-M will lift universitywide pandemic-related spending restraints that were implemented in April 2020 but will continue to be prudent about spending in the face of ongoing financial uncertainties.
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June 17, 2021
U-M extends Go Blue Guarantee, $15 minimum wage to all campuses
The university will extend its Go Blue Guarantee offering free tuition for qualifying Michigan residents to the Dearborn and Flint campuses. Regents also enacted a $15-an-hour minimum wage for permanent workers.
