A question was raised about how clinical chairs will be hired in the future, and the role of MedStar Health in that process according to the Academic Affiliation Agreement. Prof. Arend s report will be discussed and acted upon at the next Senate meeting. The latter, which is a new coalition formed from several campus groups, has developed a proposal, in response to recent acts of hate and intolerance on campus. The group wants to act pro-actively to promote tolerance and diversity. The proposal makes a number of suggestions on curriculum, security, communications, and other areas.
Faculty have a key role, and a number of improvements which faculty can effect are suggested.
Provost Dorothy Brown expressed administration support and reiterated the need for faculty action in making improvements. Dean Jim Donohue mentioned the remarkable response of the academic community to the unfortunate incidents, and the new bonds which have been formed. He assured the audience that a number of mechanisms have been put into action which will result in concrete proposals. Prof. Pfeiffer mentioned that the Student Affairs Committee will also be involved. The Senate Steering Committee is discussing the problems as well.