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.
The Faculty Senate postponed a motion to establish an ad hoc Committee on University Speech Initiatives after hearing a presentation on the Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative on Thursday. Senators also heard a brief update on winter quarter course registration.
Members of the Faculty Senate on Thursday heard a presentation on affirmative action and voted to approve a reform of the fall quarter academic calendar to avoid future conflict with the first day of Autumn quarter classes and religious observances.
The Faculty Senate heard a presentation on the changing athletics landscape in relation to collegiate athletic conference realignment, the ability for student-athletes to monetize their brand, and more during its Thursday meeting.
During the Faculty Senate’s first meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Thursday, senators heard presentations on the resiliency of campus infrastructure, the Associated Students of Stanford University, COVID-19, and the course registration system.
Faculty Senate discusses DEI survey, faculty diversity, and anti-doxxing policy at final meeting of 2021-22 year
Senators heard a presentation on the qualitative results of the campus-wide DEI survey and a report on faculty gains and losses. The Steering Committee also reported on the Stanford Anti-Doxxing Policy.
Stanford Faculty Senate approves changes to conflicts of interest, commitment policies
On Thursday, the Faculty Senate voted to approve proposed changes to the Research Policy Handbook from the Committee on Research and proposals from the Committee on Undergraduate Standards and Policy. Senators also voted to approve three recommendations related to military transfer credits, Cardinal Service, and part-time enrollment for coterminal students.
Stanford provost presents 2022-23 budget plan to Faculty Senate
At Thursday’s Faculty Senate meeting, senators heard the provost’s annual budget presentation as well as a presentation from the Committee on the University Press.
Faculty Senate hears reports on undergrad education, camera expansion
The Faculty Senate heard reports on undergraduate education and campus security cameras during Thursday’s meeting. The senate also voted to approve a proposed emergency governance policy.
Senators opted to table votes related to replacing two current policies on conflict of interest and conflict of commitment with a single new policy Thursday. They also heard a presentation from the Emeriti/ae Council, as well as updates on the university’s COVID response and academic freedom discussions.
Understanding academic freedom’s past can help improve its future, scholar tells Faculty Senate
On Thursday, the Faculty Senate heard presentations on academic freedom and from the School of Medicine during the senate’s last meeting of the winter quarter.
Faculty Senate details increased interaction with Hoover Institution
On Thursday, the Faculty Senate heard a report on the Hoover Institution and voted to approve a recommendation from the Committee on Undergraduate Standards and Policy.
Faculty Senate hears Honor Code recommendations from Board on Judicial Affairs
Stanford’s Board on Judicial Affairs presented seven recommendations regarding the Honor Code to the Faculty Senate on Thursday. The Faculty Senate also voted to amend the charge of the Committee on the Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid.
In its first meeting of the winter quarter, the Faculty Senate heard a report on the results of the Campus Climate Survey, and the Faculty Senate voted to amend a motion introduced by the Planning and Policy Subcommittee on Campus Climate.
Faculty Senate takes on climate of personal attacks over ideas
During its last meeting of the 2021 fall quarter Thursday, the Faculty Senate heard a report and recommendations from the Planning and Policy Board Subcommittee on Campus Climate as well as an update on the new school focused on climate and sustainability.
Report to Faculty Senate discusses Stanford vision
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne discussed the Stanford Vision while Vice President for Development Jon Denney detailed fundraising to support the vision during a report to the Faculty Senate on Thursday. The meeting also included a presentation about the Global Engagement Review Program.
