University Affairs
11.12.08Campus community weighs in on proposed changes for university libraries
The Committee on Libraries will ask the Faculty Senate on Thursday to analyze the cost and feasibility of revitalizing Stanford's library system by improving the Socrates digital catalog, renovating Green Library to provide rooms for research projects, and building a state-of-the-art library—a home for digital as well as print media—in the center of campus.
University issues new Acts of Intolerance Protocol
Stanford has issued a revised policy outlining how the university will respond to "acts of intolerance," defined as acts that adversely and unfairly target a person or group on the basis of one or more actual or perceived characteristics: gender or gender identity, race or ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality and age.
Provost discusses how economic downturn could affect university
Financial uncertainty has affected every sector of the national and international economy—including higher education. In the following interview, Provost John Etchemendy talks about the impact of the economic downturn on the university's fiscal outlook and budget planning.
University subcommittee proposes new library; town hall meeting set for Nov. 6
Saying Stanford's libraries "have not been funded with the largesse and vision showered on the research laboratories of the scientists and engineers in our midst," a university subcommittee has recommended building a new library—possibly underground—near Green Library.
Universities see promise in Google Book Search settlement
Stanford has joined with the University of Michigan and the University of California in supporting a proposed legal settlement that could allow their libraries to digitize millions of books through the Google Book Search project.
Board of Trustees approves new card-access system, campus building projects
The Board of Trustees last week gave the green light to a $19 million project to continue installing a new card-access system in student residences—one of several building projects trustees acted on during their Oct. 13-14 meeting.
Effort under way to make computing on campus 'green'
These days, the sustainability movement seems to have seeped into every facet of the university. The cause is championed in classes and dorms, kitchens and lecture halls, and now, your desk.
Roundtable asks: What does it take to be a leader?
Tom Brokaw of NBC's Meet the Press moderated the third annual Roundtable at Stanford, "Wanted: Courage, Compassion and Character-Leadership for the 21st Century," on Saturday in Maples Pavilion.
University spent $2.1 billion locally in 2006, study shows
A new economic impact study prepared by an independent consulting firm shows that Stanford, the largest employer in Silicon Valley in 2006, made $3.8 billion in direct expenditures that year, and spent more than half that sum in neighboring Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
8,900 people expected for Reunion Homecoming
Reunion Homecoming 2008 runs Oct. 9-12 on campus, with hundreds of individual events and programs scheduled for alumni and their families.
Task force urges strengthening of mental health support system
A Stanford task force charged with assessing the mental health needs of students has recommended strengthening the support system for students who may lack the emotional maturity or psychological resilience needed to cope with the intense stresses of college life.
New York Times editor appointed Stanford scholar, university adviser
Philip Taubman, reporter and editor at the New York Times for nearly 30 years and an expert on national security issues, has been appointed as a consulting professor at Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) and as an adviser to the campus on university affairs issues.
Annual police report shows strong enforcement of alcohol laws
University police have issued the 2008 Stanford Safety and Security Report, which includes statistics on crimes committed on campus over the past year.
Services center for students opens
"Come with questions. Leave with answers." That's the motto of the new Student Services Center, which is located on the second floor of Tresidder Memorial Union, on the side of the building facing White Plaza.
New homepage launched
Last month’s debut of the redesigned Stanford homepage marked the first major overhaul of the university’s top-level website in five years. The project began in late 2007 and was a collaborative effort between the Office of University Communications and the Office of Undergraduate Admission & Financial Aid.
