Mike Smith
Faculty Could Have Final Say on Social Group Policy
Smith's comments come as University President Drew G. Faust prepares to choose one of three options for the future of undergraduate social life.
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FAS Dean Michael D. Smith speaks to the Class of 2021 at Convocation earlier this semester.
Financial Woes Slow House Renewal
FAS receives about half of its income from the University’s endowment, so it’s been hit particularly hard by several years of lackluster returns.
Once Again, Faculty To Debate Social Life Sanctions
One year after Faculty discussion formally began on Harvard’s historic penalties on final clubs and Greek organizations, two critical developments may change the nature of the debate at Tuesday’s meeting of the full Faculty.
Sanctions Review Committee To Release Recommendations in 'Coming Weeks’
The committee will also create and share an online forum for Harvard faculty members to post feedback on the committee’s recommendations after they are disseminated.
External Review of Athletics Department Will Not be Made Public
The results of an external review of the culture of Harvard’s Athletics Department will not be made public.
With CS50 Cheating Cases, FAS Dean Taking Hands-Off Approach
FAS Dean Michael D. Smith said he was reluctant “to get involved too deeply” in the Computer Science department, where he still teaches.
Adams House Expected to Begin Renovations in June 2019
Adams construction is expected to overlap slightly with the two years of construction on Lowell House, which is set to begin in June and end in August 2019, according to FAS Dean Michael D. Smith.
Faculty to Tackle Marijuana Policy, Vaping
The student handbook currently states that the “possession, use, or distribution” of marijuana is a violation of Harvard policy. Proposed handbook changes would keep this prohibition, but add a clarifying statement about the change in state law.
Modest Pay Bump Exacerbates Financial Worries Among Profs
“We would like to hire more faculty, we would like to have smaller sections, we would like better compensation,” Hochschild said.
Smith Says College Isn’t Asking for Oath in Sanctions Enforcement
FAS Dean Michael D. Smith said he does not believe the College’s new social group policy requires an oath pledging a student is not a member of a final club or Greek organization.
No Women Elected to Faculty Council
At Tuesday's meeting, professors also pressed Dean of Undergraduate Education Jay M. Harris on a proposed "Thinking with Data" course requirement.
Faculty Again Clash on Social Group Sanctions
Professors again clashed with administrators over the College’s proposed plan for enforcing penalties on members of single-gender social organizations.
‘It’s Gifts and It’s Debt'
Between an underperforming endowment, dwindling reserves, cumbersome architectural regulations, and lukewarm support from donors, House renewal is an uphill battle.
Faculty Social Group Policy Committee to Add Members
The composition of a faculty committee tasked with examining a controversial College policy on social groups is still in flux, according to Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith.
