More than 100 members of the Senate Assembly met informally over Zoom Monday afternoon for the final meeting of the academic year. Mark Schlissel, president of the University of Michigan, joined the call to update the Assembly members on the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs met Monday afternoon via BlueJeans to discuss a meeting SACUA had with University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel earlier that morning. Members also heard statements from SACUA members running for chair and vice chair.
During the meeting with Schlissel, SACUA members said they asked the president about virtual commencement, as well as financial effects from COVID-19.
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs met Monday afternoon to discuss updates and changes within the Faculty Senate.
SACUA Chair Joy Beatty, associate professor of Management Studies at U-M Dearborn, announced the committee will provide the names of six nominees to fill three spots on the honorary degree committee, which recognizes and praises individuals who have advanced their field. The nominations are due April 1.
Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, visited the Duderstadt Center Tuesday as part of a recruiting event for the National Security Enterprises. Approximately 30 students and researchers attended.