3/18/03, Senate: SEC Agenda - Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 25

SENATE From the Senate Office

The following agenda is published in accordance with the Faculty Senate Rules. Questions may be directed to Kristine Kelly either by telephone at (215) 898-6943 or by e-mail at kellyke@pobox.upenn.edu.

Senate Executive Committee Agenda

Wednesday, March 19, 2003

3 to 5:30 p.m. Room: TBD

Approval of Minutes
Chair's Report
Past Chair's Report on Academic Planning and Budget and Capital Council
Gender Equity/Faculty Development Discussion
Patriot Act Resolution Discussion
Provost Robert Barchi--New Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives position
Other New Business
Adjournment

Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 25, March 18, 2003

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Tuesday,
March 18, 2003
Volume 49 Number 25
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Three Penn deans sign the "Cover the Uninsured Week" proclamation.

A $10 million grant from GlaxoSmithKline will further medical research.

Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, a newly created position.

Government Affairs Update focuses on Commonwealth, City and Community Relations.

HR makes changes to Annual Performance and Staff Development Program.

Research Roundup: Passenger Trains, Liquid Crystals, Insect Antibiotics, and Working Women.

Honors: Awards abound among academics.

For Women's History Month: A musical celebration.