In a presentation to the Faculty Senate on Wednesday, Northeastern CFO Thomas Nedell said the university is “operating from a position of strength” with next year’s budget.
Smoke-free campus debate moves to Faculty Senate
Senate members on Wednesday engaged in a lively discussion, the latest in a university-wide effort to gather feedback about a potential smoke-free policy.
Faculty Senate approves new professor, lecturer ranks
The Faculty Senate on Wednesday voted to create posts for high-ranking professors joining the faculty from industry, plus advanced ranks for non-tenure-track lecturers.
Graduate campuses expand Northeastern’s footprint
In a discussion with the Faculty Senate, Vice Provost Stephen Zoloth explained the role online education and satellite campuses play in higher education.
Student-athletes excel in sport and school
In his annual briefing to members of the Faculty Senate, Athletic Director Peter Roby explained that student-athletes continue to succeed in their academic and athletic endeavors.
University must become ‘best-in-class’ in strategic areas
In his annual address to the Faculty Senate, the president lauded Northeastern’s momentum, urged faculty to reach for new heights in teaching and research.
Faculty Senate briefed on Master Plan, institutional progress
At its first meeting of the year, the Senate heard presentations on plans that could add up to 3 million square feet of space to campus and improvements in areas such as student admissions, faculty hiring and resources to enhance research opportunities.
Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders
On Wednesday, University Distinguished Professor Richard Daynard was elected the new chair of the Senate Agenda Committee at the senate’s final meeting of the academic year.
University leaders unveil next year’s budget
Members of Northeastern’s senior leadership team gave a series of presentations yesterday outlining the university’s fiscal year 2012 budget, which takes effect on July 1.