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In Harvard Admissions Trial, Former FAS Dean Smith Defends Namesake Committee’s Work
Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith took the stand Tuesday to defend his role in upholding the College’s race-conscious admissions practices.
Claudine Gay Named Next Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Government and African and African American Studies Professor Claudine Gay will serve as the next Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her appointment marks one of the first major decisions of Bacow's fledgling presidency.
Nearly Half of Surveyed Faculty Ambivalent About Bacow
Roughly 45 percent of surveyed Harvard faculty reported feeling neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with the choice of Lawrence S. Bacow as Harvard’s next president.
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Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith recently announced he will step down from his post at the end of this school year.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Has Filed Title IX Complaint Against Dominguez
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences has filed a formal Title IX complaint against Government Professor Jorge I. Dominguez, according to correspondence obtained by The Crimson.
Smith Details FAS Diversity Initiatives Following Report
Dean of FAS Michael D. Smith emailed out various ways FAS is working to promote diversity following the release of a University report on diversity and inclusion.
President-Elect Bacow Launches FAS Dean Search
The president-elect also formed an advisory body for the search, comprising a group of faculty who will work closely with himself and with University Provost Garber.
Dominguez Accusers Call Harvard 'Ill-Equipped' to Investigate Prof.
The authors of the letter wrote that, based on their interactions with the Title IX Office, Harvard is incapable of conducting its avowed “full and fair” investigation into the allegations against Dominguez.
Smith Promises Final Push in Capital Campaign
Both the capital campaign and Michael D. Smith’s tenure as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences are set to conclude in the near future.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Smith to Step Down
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith announced he will step down from his position in an email sent to FAS affiliates Monday morning.
Smith Says Endowment Tax Will Limit New Projects
Following a new university endowment tax, FAS Dean Michael D. Smith said he will not commit to long-term projects for the time being.
Smith Claims ‘No Insider Knowledge’ of Presidential Search Progress
“I have no insider knowledge of what the search committee is doing,” Smith said. “I’m sure they’re looking at lots and lots of people.”
Smith Urges Students to Carefully Weigh UC Referenda
While students will take to the polls this week to vote to extend Thanksgiving break and retain “Harvard Time,” Smith said it’s not that simple.
Smith Says Faculty Discussion on Sanctions Isn’t Over
“This is just one phase, one piece of the larger discussion,” he said. “I think we’ll discuss issues around the policy moving forward.”