College Administration
Title IX Teach-In
Members of "Our Harvard Can Do Better," a student group that advocates for modifications to Harvard's sexual assault policy, discuss rights guaranteed under Title IX at a "teach-in" in April.
Grad but Not Gone
Graduate boards are groups made up of Harvard College alumni who voluntarily take on oversight roles for specific clubs located on the undergraduate campus. Grad boards often work closely with undergraduate organizations’ leadership, though the extent of their influence varies from group to group
From Administrators to Apps
The Undergraduate Council’s new leadership prioritizes short-term projects over more ambitious ones that require more administrative support.
Bureau of Study Counsel To Move Under College's Purview
Under the umbrella of Harvard University Health Services for the past 11 years, the Bureau of Study Counsel has created organizational difficulties for College administrators.
Faculty To Vote on Elimination of Pre-Term Planning
The College will no longer conduct pre-term planning if members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences vote in favor of proposed changes to the student handbook at their monthly meeting Tuesday.
Students Raise Accessibility Concerns at UC Meeting
The Undergraduate Council discussed the lack of accessibility in campus buildings at its general meeting on Sunday night, pointing to Ventfull and their proposed smartphone application as potential solutions to some aspects of the problem.
Emailed Death Threat Investigation Remains Open
Over six months after hundreds of Harvard affiliates received emailed death threats, many undergraduates await an official end to the police investigation into the source of the emails.
Dorm Crew Adapts as House Renewal Increases Hall Baths
Dorm Crew will shift its responsibilities as Harvard’s House renewal projects replace in-suite bathrooms with hallway bathrooms.
Khuranas Will Stay on as House Masters
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said he has not noticed significant differences in his overall time commitments since taking the helm of the College.
Professors See Shift in Academic Attitudes on Wikipedia
Although they still warned students to be wary when using Wikipedia, some professors no longer look at the site with the same criticism.
New Dunster House Floor Plans Show Mix of Suites, Hall Baths
New floor plans for Dunster House, currently undergoing renovation, feature the elimination of walk-through bedrooms and a shift away from in-suite bathrooms toward shared hallway baths.
Malik Named Permanent Leverett House Dean
Malik took over after Leverett’s former House dean, Lauren E Brandt ’01, was appointed assistant dean in the office of the secretary of the Administrative Board last year.
Khurana Will Chair Honor Council
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana has spoken to various faculty members about serving on the body, which also includes 12 undergraduate members.
Final Club Meeting Reviews Title IX Policy and Safety Tips
Administrators from the Office of Student Life held at least two meetings Monday, one for affiliates of the College’s all-male final clubs and another for female final clubs and other social organizations.
Fraternities Move To Form Interfraternity Council
A group of fraternities at the College are finalizing a set of bylaws to form a interfraternity council that would coordinate event scheduling and further centralize their operations.
