Category: Living at Stanford

President and Provost write letters welcoming the Stanford community back for Winter Quarter

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne has sent a letter to members of the Stanford campus community, welcoming them back for Winter Quarter. The president’s letter includes news of appointments he has made and initiatives he is pursuing, including new open office hours for students. Provost John Etchemendy’s letter addresses issues that have been on the minds of… Read more President and Provost write letters welcoming the Stanford community back for Winter Quarter

Stanford updates its student alcohol policy

In an effort to reduce the availability and accessibility of hard alcohol, Stanford University has updated its student alcohol policy to prohibit high-volume distilled liquor containers for all undergraduate and coterminal students living in undergraduate housing. It also prohibits hard alcohol at all categories of on-campus parties, with the exception of parties hosted by student… Read more Stanford updates its student alcohol policy

Public Service at Stanford

At Stanford, students are offered many ways to incorporate public service into their lives. They can live in Branner Hall, whose residents – sophomores, juniors and seniors – have made a commitment to incorporate public service into their lives. They can participate in Cardinal Service, a university-wide initiative designed to elevate and expand service as… Read more Public Service at Stanford

At Stanford, inclusion is everyone's work

When the Marshall Scholarship selection committee invited Alejandro Ruizesparza to the British Consulate-General office in Chicago for an interview, the Stanford senior faced a small, but significant, problem. Ruizesparza, who is the first member of his family to attend a four-year university, didn’t own a suit. Under a new program Stanford launched last fall, known… Read more At Stanford, inclusion is everyone's work

Students, administrators convene process to advance diversity, inclusion at Stanford

In response to concerns raised by a group called the Who’s Teaching Us coalition, Stanford leaders and student representatives are convening discussions on multiple subjects focused on advancing diversity and inclusion on campus. Students and senior Stanford leaders have begun a series of collaborative discussions to investigate and address concerns recently identified by a coalition… Read more Students, administrators convene process to advance diversity, inclusion at Stanford

President and provost write in support of inclusion and diversity

The following letter was recently issued to members of Stanford’s campus community from President Hennessy and Provost Etchemendy affirming the university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. Dear Stanford Community, In the last few weeks, universities across the country have been rocked by acts of intolerance and racism. At this time of national unrest and anxiety,… Read more President and provost write in support of inclusion and diversity

Provost Etchemendy addresses questions about sexual assault

In recent weeks, a number of questions have been raised about Stanford’s implementation of the recommendations of the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices, the results of the campus-wide climate survey, and the handling of sexual assault cases. Provost John Etchemendy addresses these questions for the Stanford community. Sexual assault continues to… Read more Provost Etchemendy addresses questions about sexual assault

New judicial process proposed for sexual assault

Faculty, staff and student members of the Stanford community have been invited to comment on a proposed updated process for investigating and adjudicating cases of prohibited sexual conduct brought against students. The new process was proposed last spring by the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices, an 18-member panel of students, faculty,… Read more New judicial process proposed for sexual assault

Stanford students gather in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri

This week, the campus community gathered on White Plaza to take photos in solidarity with the students at the University of Missouri, where racial tensions have come to the fore. Stanford community members were encouraged to wear Stanford gear. Photographer Tamer Shabani was there. See the photographs.

Results of campus climate survey released

A survey of Stanford undergraduate and graduate students has found that 1.9 percent of respondents have experienced a sexual assault, as defined in university policy, since starting their degree program at Stanford. Another 14.2 percent have experienced some other form of sexual misconduct. The figures are higher for women and for gender-diverse respondents. Among undergraduate… Read more Results of campus climate survey released