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Harry Elam gives undergraduate education annual report

At a recent faculty senate meeting, Harry J. Elam Jr., vice provost for undergraduate education, discussed undergraduate education, focusing on Thinking Matters, which is designed to introduce incoming students to college-level thinking by having them tackle problems, questions and issues of significant import. It is now in its third year. Elam said surveys have shown… Read more Harry Elam gives undergraduate education annual report

Provost addresses the Stanford community on Ebola

In an Oct. 23 message to the Stanford community regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Provost John Etchemendy and Dr. Ira Friedman, director of Vaden Health Center, said the university has established protocols to reduce the risks to the community posed by the virus, and to identify, isolate and begin care should the campus… Read more Provost addresses the Stanford community on Ebola

Stanford responds to Ebola questions

What has Stanford done so far in preparation for a possible case of Ebola among members of the Stanford community? The university has had a pandemic plan in place for many years. Since Ebola began to emerge as an issue, the university has been planning intensively and following best practices and guidance from the Centers… Read more Stanford responds to Ebola questions

Stanford's safety net helps students in distress

The director of Vaden Health Center recently talked to members of the Faculty Senate about the mental health and well-being of students. Ira M. Friedman, director of Vaden Health Center, recently reported that Stanford has established an extensive “safety net” of mental health and well-being resources on campus to help students who may be experiencing… Read more Stanford's safety net helps students in distress

Row Houses get significant summer upgrades

Returning students this year will see upgrades in residential facilities throughout campus, but especially in four Row Houses, as a result of summer renovations by Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE). Mars, Sigma Nu, Roth and Durand – all upperclass residences located on Mayfield Avenue – underwent significant structural, electrical and plumbing upgrades over the summer.… Read more Row Houses get significant summer upgrades

How would Stanford communicate in a crisis?

Stanford continuously works to improve its emergency response systems in preparation for crises administrators hope never occur. Lisa Lapin, vice president for communications, answers questions about how the campus intends to communicate with students and their families should an emergency occur on the Stanford campus. How would students be alerted to emergency situations on campus?… Read more How would Stanford communicate in a crisis?

Five things parents should know about health care at Stanford

Dr. Ira Friedman, director of Vaden Health Center, shares information he hopes all parents know about health care services at Stanford. What happens when a Stanford student living in the residences gets ill? Who knows and what services does the university provide? The residential staff – including peer health educators and residence assistants – keep… Read more Five things parents should know about health care at Stanford

Understanding health care choices in light of the Affordable Care Act

Dr. Ira Friedman answers questions for parents about Stanford health-care options, especially in light of the Affordable Care Act. What new choices has the Affordable Care Act presented students and their parents since its implementation? The big change occurred in 2012 when the ACA mandated dependent coverage under parents’ employer plans until age 26. Now,… Read more Understanding health care choices in light of the Affordable Care Act

Provost creates committee to advise on sexual assault issues

A new faculty-student committee will be convened by Provost John Etchemendy to suggest ways of improving educational efforts around sexual assault and to provide advice on Stanford’s disciplinary process for reported cases of sexual assault. The committee will be co-chaired by M. Elizabeth Magill, the Richard E. Lang Professor and Dean of Stanford Law School,… Read more Provost creates committee to advise on sexual assault issues

Stanford introduces new financial tools for parents

Stanford, one of the few remaining institutions that admit undergraduates without regard for their ability to pay, is introducing a new installment program for parents and working with a company that offers innovative peer-to-peer loan programs. Stanford University is introducing two new financial tools to make college payments easier for families. Beginning this summer, the… Read more Stanford introduces new financial tools for parents