Senate learns more about postdocs’ mentorship and training needs
The Faculty Senate learned more about the professional development needs for postdoctoral scholars and heard an update from the president on activities in White Plaza.
Review of processes aims to reduce burden on faculty
President Richard Saller reminded faculty of campus safety and well-being resources and announced a review of various university processes around research and teaching at the Faculty Senate meeting Thursday.
The Faculty Senate heard a report on undergraduate education, held a discussion with the presidential search committee, and voted to approve the charge of an Academic Integrity Working Group.
Provost provides admissions update in light of Supreme Court ruling
The university has been preparing for this year’s admission cycle in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upended race-conscious admissions and is continuing to review long-term needs.
Provost presents 2023-24 budget plan to Faculty Senate
Provost Persis Drell presented the annual report on the budget to the Faculty Senate on Thursday. Senators also voted to create a standing committee to support the Stanford University Press.
Faculty Senate approves changes to Honor Code, Judicial Charter
Following lengthy debate, the Faculty Senate approved changes to the Honor Code and Judicial Charter on Thursday. The changes to the Honor Code will allow for proctoring in the fall barring further action by the Undergraduate Senate.
Faculty Senate hears proposed changes to Honor Code, Judicial Charter
The Faculty Senate heard a presentation from the Committee of 12 on proposed changes to the two university policies during its Thursday meeting, as well as a dean’s report from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
Leadership discusses bias reporting, litigation, more at Faculty Senate
University leadership discussed the Protected Identity Harm Reporting process, IDEAL progress, recent legal proceedings related to campus faculty home property taxes, and other issues during the Thursday meeting, most of which was held in executive session.
The Faculty Senate discussed the pressing issue of graduate student affordability following presentations from the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and the Graduate Student Council on Thursday.
Faculty Senate creates university speech committee
The Faculty Senate voted to create an ad hoc committee on university speech and heard a presentation on the COLLEGE undergraduate requirement program in Thursday’s meeting.
