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Eighty-Eight Percent of Surveyed Harvard Faculty Believe Trump Has Done a ‘Very Poor’ Job as President
The faculty survey revealed that the vast majority of respondents identify as “liberal” or “very liberal,” and that a similarly large majority of FAS voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Majority of Surveyed Faculty Support Fossil Fuel Divestment, Social Group Sanctions
A significant majority of the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences—67 percent—believe the University should divest from fossil fuels, while a slightly smaller majority—55 percent—support the College’s controversial social group penalties.
Faculty to Vote on New Ph.D. Program, Next Years’ Courses
Though many courses still have not finalized their schedules or section information, the Faculty Council gave its initial approval of the courses at its meeting last week.
Faculty, Students Discuss Possible Elimination of Shopping Week
Over two dozen faculty, students, and administrators gathered in Leverett Library Theater Friday afternoon to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of proposed changes to undergraduate course enrollment in an off-the-record meeting.
College Students Excited for New Education Secondary
The new secondary is designed as an interdisciplinary approach to education, with classes focusing on education policy, the sociological and economic impacts of education, as well as pedagogy.
Six Undergrads Win Inaugural ‘Transcript Project’
To participate in the inaugural Transcript Project, a contest for undergraduates, students submitted a piece of work that reflected on their academic experiences at Harvard not captured by their grades.
New FAS Policy Restricts Professors’ Ability to Hold Public Service Positions
Some professors believe the measures, meant to ensure faculty members' "professional loyalty" remains with Harvard, are too stringent.
FAS Council Hears Proposal to Dissolve Committee on Human Subject Research
At their Wednesday meeting, the Faculty Council heard a proposal to dissolve a FAS committee on human subjects in research, as well as updates on unionization and SEAS.
Smith Reflects on Deanship, Looks to Future
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith said the time felt “right” to step down from his position in an interview last week.
Faculty Vote to Approve Environmental Engineering Concentration
The Faculty unanimously voted for its creation, bringing the total number of concentrations offered to undergraduates up to 50.
In Both Spheres: M.D.-Ph.D. Students at Harvard
Enrollees say the ability to pursue vastly different disciplines, the close social connections forged through the M.D.-Ph.D. program, and later career benefits derived from holding two degrees render the challenging curriculum more than worth it.
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.
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.
Bloxham To Step Down as Dean of Science
Bloxham, who studies how planets generate magnetic fields, was first appointed FAS divisional dean for physical sciences in Aug. 2006.
Unionization Advocates Ramp Up Outreach Ahead of April Election
This year, organizers are determined to ensure the final tally goes their way—hence the upped efforts to reach students in the waning weeks before April 18.
Smith Ponders Alternatives to Shopping Week
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana rekindled the debate over early registration at a Faculty meeting earlier this month.
Faculty Praise Dean Smith’s Leadership, 'Brilliance'
Several professors praised FAS Dean Michael D. Smith's leadership over the past decade, highlighting his handling of the 2008 financial crisis that decimated the FAS budget.
News Analysis: Smith’s Departure Follows Historical Trend
Over the past 70 years, four presidential transitions have brought a subsequent resignation from the FAS dean—the leader of Harvard’s flagship faculty.
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.
Faculty Talk Elimination of Shopping Week
There is no official proposal to kill shopping week and implement pre-registration on the table, but Khurana said he is interested in further studying the matter.
Gov Grad Students Send Letter Demanding More Action on Dominguez
The same day the graduate students sent the letter, administrators announced the department was undertaking several initiatives in response to the allegations.
Gov Dept Forms Committee to Investigate Climate Post-Dominguez
Administrators also outlined a series of steps the department is taking to address academic and cultural concerns surrounding the allegations.
March Faculty Meeting
Professors enter University Hall for the monthly Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting Tuesday.
In a Return to Historical Rates, GSAS Increases Ph.D. Stipends by 3 Percent
The new number comes after an unusually low increase of 1.5 percent last year, which then-GSAS Dean Xiao-Li Meng attributed to poor returns on Harvard’s endowment.
FAS Places Dominguez On 'Leave' After Sexual Harassment Allegations
The FAS has placed Government Professor Jorge I. Dominguez on “administrative leave” following reports that at least 10 women are accusing him of sexual harassment over the past 30 years.