Word: bisson
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...before business is considered. Currently, members of the Faculty have to call for a quorum count. “Right now you may guess that we have a quorum, but you won’t know,” Stock said. “Secretary [of the Faculty Noel] Bisson knows, but she won’t tell you unless you ask her.” Before beginning the discussion of the proposal, Professor of German Peter J. Burgard elected to take the initiative. “The obvious question is, do we have a quorum?” Burgard...
...Bisson, who worked in the Office of Academic Programs, replaces David B. Fithian, who announced in May that he would step down from his post after 12 years at Harvard. Fithian took over as the secretary of the University of Chicago on July 1, where he reports directly to the school’s president and Board of Trustees...
...Bisson said she is looking forward to maintaining her job as Assistant Dean in addition to assuming the role as FAS Secretary, because of the varied interactions she will have with the Harvard community...
...previous administrative roles I have particularly enjoyed the opportunities I have had to work directly with faculty and students, and I welcome the chance to continue such work in this new position,” Bisson said. “This is an exciting time to be at Harvard, and it is a great privilege for me to move into this new role...
...Bisson] has demonstrated a natural talent for university administration and has earned the respect of the faculty, staff, and students in every position she has held,” Smith wrote...