Academic Council meeting focuses on building capacity for civil discourse
University leaders discussed the importance, and difficulty, of fostering an environment conducive to the open and respectful debate of diverse ideas at the 2023-24 Annual Meeting of the Academic Council.
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.
Faculty Senate discusses neighborhoods, emeriti, and more
The first Faculty Senate meeting of the 2023-24 academic year included discussions of admissions, residential education, and the university’s emeriti, among other topics.
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.
As she begins her new role this week, Jenny Martinez shares her thoughts on free speech, the IDEAL initiative, science fiction, and more. “We have so much to contribute to the world.”
The plan, which was developed to share the institutional vision for IDEAL and to address concerns raised in the 2021 IDEAL Climate Survey, outlines next steps for creating transformative change in campus culture.
Stanford marks new beginnings at 133rd Convocation ceremony
The gathering welcomed new first-year and transfer students to the campus community and marked President Richard Saller’s first weeks at the helm of the university.
Jerry Yang, chair of the Stanford Board of Trustees, announces the formation of the committee that will lead a comprehensive search for the university’s 13th president.
New support for researchers in a changing regulatory landscape
New initiatives launched by the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research in response to faculty feedback will make it easier to make disclosures and comply with regulatory requirements.
Q&A with Jerry Yang, chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees
Jerry Yang, chair of the Board of Trustees, shares his thoughts on Stanford’s upcoming leadership transition and reflects on the university’s recent accomplishments.
Commending the university for “cultivating a culture of dedication among faculty, staff, students, and the board,” the WASC Senior College and University Commission has granted Stanford a 10-year accreditation with no required issues for follow up in the interim.
Stanford celebrates the opening of a mixed-use development in Menlo Park
Middle Plaza will provide new housing opportunities, along with retail, dining, and office space, revitalizing a section of El Camino Real close to the Stanford campus.
Rohini Kosoglu joins Stanford HAI as policy fellow
The senior White House advisor with bipartisan experience in technology, health care, and economic policymaking hopes to boost collaboration between Stanford and Washington.
John Sarrao named director of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Physicist and scientific leader John Sarrao will become SLAC’s sixth director. He succeeds X-ray scientist Chi-Chang Kao, who stepped down after 10 years in the position.
President’s message regarding Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious university admissions
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on college admissions policies, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reaffirms the university’s commitment to an educational and research environment whose excellence is fostered by diversity in all forms.
Senators approved a proposal on the academic residency requirement and heard a presentation on Ways, the university’s general education breadth requirement, during its last meeting of the 2022-23 academic year. The Faculty Senate also rescinded a motion amending the Honor Code.
