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VanDyke Colby, director of church relations at the historically Methodist university in Winchester, Va., started the religious road trips last fall with his wife Rhonda, a Methodist pastor and the dean of spiritual life, to help students deepen their faith by expanding it. Research suggests that like everything else in one's college years, spirituality is a protean thing. Most high schoolers tend to follow their parents' religion, often without actually knowing many of its basic tenets and stories (half of U.S. high school seniors think Sodom and Gomorrah were married). That may be why religion doesn't stick once...
...letter sent to faculty and select administrators Monday afternoon, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith announced an immediate hiring freeze on FAS staff positions, while still affirming his commitment to faculty searches...
...Faculty of Arts and Sciences has reduced its emissions by 8,300 tons of carbon dioxide—an improvement they say is worth the financial costs. “These are quite challenging times for the University and Faculty of Arts and Sciences,” said FAS Dean Michael D. Smith. “Despite all of the trouble, it’s clear that much good can come from learning to do with less. FAS is embracing the values of conservation and wise use of resources to minimize the impact of choices we make today on future...
Harvard Medical School Dean Jeffrey S. Flier released the final version of his strategic planning report last week, concluding the first phase of a process launched last fall. Flier has identified five priorities for the Medical School as the institution embarks on the next stage of the strategic planning process. The areas of focus detailed in the 20-page report include revamping medical education initiatives, investing in biomedical research and the latest technologies, and breaking down barriers to increase collaboration and build a more unified community. Though the impact of the financial crisis on University finances will affect the pace...
...separate $100 million to the University that will be used to bolster study abroad programs and arts education. The amount awarded to each student will be based on the program or project proposal and demonstrated financial need, according to an e-mail sent to the student body from College Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds. To be eligible for consideration, the proposed program or plan must include a stay of at least eight weeks in one country or region. Biology professor Robert A. Lue—who is also chairman of the Committee on Education Abroad—said that after more...