Faculty Senate sends censure questions to policy board
In Thursday’s meeting, the Faculty Senate voted to have a policy board address core governance issues, policies, and procedures related to censure, and review the 2020 censure of Scott Atlas, a Hoover Institution fellow who advised President Donald Trump on COVID issues.
Stanford alum, business school dean Jonathan Levin named Stanford president
Jonathan Levin, a distinguished economist and Stanford alumnus who has led the Stanford Graduate School of Business as dean for the last eight years, has been appointed the next president of Stanford University, the Board of Trustees announced today.
Legal institutions have a crucial role to play in addressing society’s most pressing challenges, says the scholar and university leader. And it’s essential that “we continue to build together a vibrant community in which constructive, respectful, and inclusive exchange thrives.”
The Faculty Senate heard a presentation on “The Arts at Stanford” as well as updates on the current work of several Academic Council committees on Thursday.
The Stanford Board of Trustees set tuition for the 2024-25 school year, heard a presentation on the university’s research enterprise, discussed efforts to promote civil discourse, and approved a building project, among other matters, during their first meeting of 2024.
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.
Stanford has been supporting the peaceful expression of free speech on White Plaza by groups representing a variety of viewpoints and perspectives. The university also has been concerned with preserving the physical safety of members of our campus community. This message provides updates intended to support both objectives.
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.
Faculty Senate discusses campus tension and student concerns
Provost Jenny Martinez addressed the tense climate on campus in light of the conflict in the Middle East, and the Associated Students of Stanford University presented to the Faculty Senate on Thursday.
