University Affairs
10.23.09Stanford to conduct study of undergraduate education
Stanford's freshmen were only 3 years old in 1994, the last time the university took a close look at undergraduate education on the Farm. The world has changed dramatically since then; Stanford says it's time to take another look.
10.20.09
Make your voice heard: Contribute ideas to Stanford's new Efficiency Forum
Ideas have already started pouring in to Stanford's new online "suggestion box." Among them: "Have departmental retreats on campus." "Increase composting in administrative and academic offices." "Create a website to help units compare vendor costs."
Stanford moves aggressively to cut energy use, reduce carbon impact
The long-range Energy and Climate Plan includes higher-than-required energy standards for new buildings, retrofitting of existing buildings, and a transformation of the campus energy plant.
10.14.09
Report of the President: Academic Council Professoriate appointments
Academic Council Professoriate appointments, promotions and reappointments for the periods indicated were reviewed by the Advisory Board of the Academic Council on May 12, May 19, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, July 21, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1 , 2009, and were approved by the President.
10.13.09
Provost enlists faculty in improving services for students with disabilities
Speaking at last week's Faculty Senate meeting, Provost John Etchemendy said a recent review of the university's programs and policies showed that Stanford is in full compliance with disability law, and offered "appropriate and very good services" to students. But there is room for improvement, he said.
Stanford earns top marks on annual ‘green’ report card
Stanford has earned an overall "A-" on the 2010 College Sustainability Report Card from the Sustainable Endowments Institute in Cambridge, Mass.
10.5.09
2010: A year of unprecedented construction
Fiscal 2010 will be the busiest year for construction in Stanford’s history.
9.29.09
Bikes, GPS units hot ticket items for thieves in 2008
Last year, thieves stole nearly one bike a day from campus and nearby university buildings and properties, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the Stanford Department of Public Safety.
9.23.09
Stanford Management Company announces 2009 results
The Stanford University Merged Pool, the university's primary investment pool, experienced its largest decline ever during the year's financial crisis in global markets.
9.1.09
As fiscal year closes, impact of downturn felt across campus
In addition to laying off staff, the university froze open faculty positions, implemented a campus-wide salary freeze, eliminated unfilled staff positions and suspended construction projects.
8.13.09
Former diplomat Ronald P. Spogli elected to Board of Trustees
Ronald P. Spogli, former diplomat and founding partner of a private equity investment firm in Los Angeles, will join the university's Board of Trustees in October.
7.28.09
Alumni Association seeks nominations for Board of Trustees
Alumni applications to join Stanford’s Board of Trustees must be submitted online by Sept. 25.
6.23.09
Young artists contemplate Stanford landmark
A group of young artists set up on the Oval to paint Hoover Tower.
6.17.09
Faculty Senate bids farewell to its outgoing chair
The Faculty Senate saluted outgoing chair Karen Cook with a tongue-in-cheek "mental status evaluation" during the last meeting of the 2008-2009 academic year.
6.17.09
Office, academic and housing projects get green light from trustees
Construction will begin soon on the $64 million Law School Academic Building, which will become the new home of the Mills Legal Clinic.
