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University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

by Jenna Pierson The University Senate met on Dec. 4 for their last session of the fall semester, during which they discussed upcoming changes in leadership for the senate and house, adenovirus on campus, the review and alteration of current sexual assault policies on campus and the future of College Park. President Loh emphasized to the senate body the upcoming social and economic changes that … Continue reading University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

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Climate change tops the university senate’s priority list

By James Cirrone The university senate held its monthly meeting last Tuesday, and the university’s policies for tackling climate change dominated the conversation. At the start of the meeting, Senate Chair Pamela Lanford informed her colleagues that President Wallace Loh would not be delivering his state of affairs address that day, since he was in a conference at the White House. Lanford jokingly “offered condolences” … Continue reading Climate change tops the university senate’s priority list

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University Senate passes changes to course evaluations for faculty, students

Senate Chair Pamela Lanford addresses the Senate at the beginning of the meeting on October 2, 2019. Photo by Jenna Pierson. By Jenna Pierson During their Oct. 2 meeting, the University Senate passed the student course evaluation project, a committee-driven effort over two years in the making that aims to change the online evaluation process. The faculty and undergraduate senate voted on the project, resulting … Continue reading University Senate passes changes to course evaluations for faculty, students

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Loh discusses athletic scandal, retirement in State of the Campus Address

By Maria Trovato During his State of the Campus Address at the University Senate meeting Tuesday, University of Maryland President Wallace Loh said he did the right thing by accepting responsibility for Jordan McNair’s death and will work with advisors to change the culture on the football team   “It was the right thing to do because a young man died,” Loh said. “He should … Continue reading Loh discusses athletic scandal, retirement in State of the Campus Address

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President Loh challenges UMD to discuss controversial subjects at Senate Meeting

By Shruti Bhatt In his presidential briefing at a University Senate meeting on Apr. 4, University President Wallace Loh said that throughout the month, there will be speakers visiting UMD who will “force people to think about their core, fundamental values” and “raise questions we often don’t like to discuss.” Loh said leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and former President Barack Obama told … Continue reading President Loh challenges UMD to discuss controversial subjects at Senate Meeting

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Provost confirms new buildings, programs at UMD Senate meeting

By Shruti Bhatt The UMD Senate meeting on March 8 congratulated newly elected senators and focused heavily on new advancements the university will make in the next few years. Senate Chair Daniel Falvey started the meeting by acknowledging the new student senators. “We all welcome you and look forward to having your voices be heard,” Falvey said. Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost … Continue reading Provost confirms new buildings, programs at UMD Senate meeting

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University Senate votes to revise language, access to lawyers in Code of Student Conduct

By Jarod Golub University of Maryland students could lose some of their access to legal representation in certain Office of Student Conduct disciplinary cases in 2018. The University Senate voted to implement a revised Code of Student Conduct at their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7. The new code — pending approval from University President Wallace Loh — elaborated on which actions specifically fall under … Continue reading University Senate votes to revise language, access to lawyers in Code of Student Conduct

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