February 23, 2024
Provost’s seminar focuses on first-year student success »
Angela Dillard, U-M’s inaugural vice provost of undergraduate education, called for collaborative and coordinated action to further improve first-year student success during the winter semester’s Provost’s Seminar on Teaching. Dillard juxtaposed recommendations made by campus stakeholders over the last five years with inspiring initiatives carried out at other institutions
February 18, 2024
University leaders voice support for academic freedom, denounce threats »
The University of Michigan is taking several steps as part of a larger effort to address growing concerns and experiences of harassment, threats and intimidation against faculty members as a result of their research or academic work.
February 5, 2024
Applicants sought for Engage Detroit Workshops funding »
Proposals are being sought for the 2024 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program that supports new workshops or speaker series on a topic connecting the University of Michigan with Detroit communities.
February 1, 2024
Poverty Solutions at U-M grows partnerships in poverty alleviation in 2023 »
Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan last year informed the largest-ever increase in state funding for youth homelessness programs, advised federal policymakers on place-based strategies for tackling poverty and laid the groundwork for innovative cash assistance programs.
January 31, 2024
Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award recipients honored »
U-M faculty and staff celebrated the exceptional contributions of staff Jan. 30 with presentations of the Distinguished Diversity Leaders Awards. The ceremony honored 10 staff members and five teams for their dedication to diversity.
January 31, 2024
U-M developing online courses about GenAI in workplace »
The University of Michigan is developing more than 35 short online courses in 2024 that will build learners’ generative artificial intelligence skills and competencies, with most launching by July. The courses feature contributions from 16 faculty members representing eight of U-M’s schools and colleges and are being developed in collaboration with the Center for Academic Innovation.
January 29, 2024
Well-being Collective solicits feedback on common agenda »
Members of the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus community are invited to review and edit content for the forthcoming common agenda from the university’s Well-being Collective. Officially called the “Well-being Influencer Tour,” a series of upcoming feedback sessions offer participants the opportunity to shape and influence the future of well-being on campus.
January 23, 2024
CAI accepting proposals focused on three mission areas »
The Center for Academic Innovation is inviting proposals from Ann Arbor campus faculty to engage in projects in three areas aligned with the center’s mission. The center is currently accepting proposals focused on developing online and hybrid degree programs, adopting educational technology and conducting educational research. The center provides financial and in-kind support from U-M’s Academic Innovation Fund to help faculty and staff develop innovative projects. Each call for proposals has project priorities, submission requirements and deadlines for final proposals. CAI staff are available to consult on potential projects, offering consultation services by appointment or through open office hours.