This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

January 26, 2018

Please join MASU in congratulating Dr. George Ross on his decision to conclude his presidency at Central Michigan University, effective in July of this year (see related stories below)!

MASU Commentaries

Column: Invest in talent that drives economic growth

Daniel Hurley, The Detroit News (Jan. 25, 2018)

In the News

Collaboration

MTU forestry plans partnership with Chinese university

WLUC TV (Jan. 23, 2018)

MDE awards $5M to districts to expand CTE programs, opportunities [NMU]

WLUC TV (Jan. 24, 2018)

Rebuilt Ypsilanti housing complex shows dreams come true, officials say [EMU]

MLive (Jan. 24, 2018)

CMU med students set to serve rural elderly

The Morning Sun (Jan. 25, 2018)

College Access & Affordability

UMich awards free tuition to first round of Go Blue Guarantee recipients

MLive (Jan. 21, 2018)

Diversity on Campus

MLK's dream lives on at 29th Tech banquet

The Daily Mining Gazette (Jan. 25, 2018)

University creates student taskforce to address bias incidents [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 25, 2018)

Economic Benefits of Higher Education

A.A. Degrees and the Labor Market

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 24, 2018)

Economic Development

Automation Alley creates roadmap for manufacturing technologies [CMU, OU]

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 21, 2018)

Detroit couldn't compete with education of other Amazon finalists

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 22, 2018)

Educational Attainment

Michigan income growth hindered by lack of college graduates

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 23, 2018)

Michigan business climate improves, but educated workforce is shrinking

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 23, 2018)

Enrollment

How Lake Superior State Doubled Applications

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 22, 2018)

WMU taking strides to boost new student enrollment

Western Herald (Jan. 24, 2018)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Nightline bus route to continue this semester [SVSU]

The Valley Vanguard (Jan. 21, 2018)

WMU names business park road for late mayor and lawmaker Robert Jones

MLive (Jan. 24, 2018)

$500,000 gaming center coming to WMU in the fall

The Western Herald (Jan. 24, 2018)

Dining services revamped and modified around campus [WSU]

The South End (Jan. 25, 2018)

Flint Water Crisis

WSU prof: State officials stalled Flint water tests

The Detroit News (Jan. 19, 2018)

Wayne State researcher takes stand against MDHHS director Nick Lyon

WEYI-TV (Jan. 24, 2018)

Michigan DHHS director let Flint water researchers do their jobs, attorney says [WSU]

MLive (Jan. 24, 2018)

Flint prosecutor slammed as expert hits state obstruction [WSU]

The Detroit News (Jan. 24, 2018)

Witness claims state officials wanted to limit public comments on Flint water issues [WSU]

Michigan Radio (Jan. 24, 2018)

Governance

Michigan State Trustee Breaks Ranks With Board, Urges University's President to Resign

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 19, 2018)

Michigan State board's support of President Simon makes 'university look bad,' students say

MLive (Jan. 20, 2018)

Gov. Rick Snyder asked to remove MSU President Lou Anna Simon

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 22, 2018)

Student leader critical of Chancellor Little regarding Spencer's possible Ann Arbor speech [UM-D, UM]

The Michigan Journal (Jan. 23, 2018)

Community college agrees to resolve free speech lawsuit

The Detroit News (Jan. 23, 2018)

Students, faculty unsatisfied with University's Speech and Inclusion events [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 23, 2018)

Most Michigan State trustees quiet during calls for Simon's resignation; faculty weighs in

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 23, 2018)

Michigan State fans, alums express shock over Joel Ferguson's comments

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 23, 2018)

Trustee: More to worry about at Michigan State than 'just this Nassar thing'

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 23, 2018)

MSU Vice Chair Joel Ferguson apologizes for comment on Nassar case

MLive (Jan. 23, 2018)

MSU trustee Dianne Byrum calls for Simon to step aside immediately

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 24, 2018)

Snyder says he can't remove Simon over Nassar

The Detroit News (Jan. 24, 2018)

Amid tearful apologies, MSU sets leadership succession plan in motion

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 26, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

Eastern Michigan could cut 60 positions due to budget deficit

MLive (Jan. 24, 2018)

Eastern Michigan may eliminate 60 jobs because of budget deficit

Michigan Radio (Jan. 25, 2018)

A Conversation With EMU's President About Budget Issues And EMU's Future

WEMU FM (Jan. 25, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - State Capital Outlay

GVSU adds capacity to better fill gaps in local health professions

MiBiz (Jan. 21, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - State Operating Support

Gov. Rick Snyder's legacy on Flint, beyond: He's made friends, foes on controversial moves

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 21, 2018)

No offense, Gov. Snyder, but here's Michigan's real 'State of the State'

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 23, 2018)

College funding cuts in Michigan have led to fewer students, greater debt

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 23, 2018)

Five big things Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder wants done. All of them iffy. [MSU, UM]

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 25, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - State Student Financial Aid

$1B of Michigan's welfare money went to college students who weren't poor

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 23, 2018)

Institutional Leadership

Schlissel: "I just can't add to the debate" on MSU responsibility in Nassar trial [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 22, 2018)

Leadership Transitions

Central Michigan University President George Ross will step down

MLive (Jan. 22, 2018)

CMU President George Ross to resign in July

The Detroit News (Jan. 22, 2018)

Central Michigan University president to step down

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 22, 2018)

CMU President George Ross plans to help with capital campaign, teach after he steps down

Central Michigan Life (Jan. 22, 2018)

CMU board to start Ross replacement search immediately

The Morning Sun (Jan. 22, 2018)

MSU names interim dean for College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 22, 2018)

Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon Resigns Amid Nassar Fallout

The New York Times (Jan. 24, 2018)

Michigan State President Resigns After Torrent of Anger Over Nassar Scandal

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 24, 2018)

MSU President Lou Anna Simon resigns

The Detroit News (Jan. 24, 2018)

10 key moments in Lou Anna Simon's tenure as president of Michigan State University

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 25, 2018)

CMU President George Ross shares achievements, changes during his presidency [MSU]

MLive (Jan. 24, 2018)

Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon resigns

MLive (Jan. 24, 2018)

Murray, Engler, Blanchard, Wilbur among names floated to lead MSU in crisis [GVSU, CMU]

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 25, 2018)

5 Moments That Led to Lou Anna Simon's Resignation at Michigan State

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 25, 2018)

Central Michigan University President Steps Down

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (Jan. 25, 2018)

Larry Nassar fallout: Michigan State president's resignation comes with lifetime of perks

USA Today (Jan. 25, 2018)

Simon unlocks lifetime perks with resignation [MSU]

The Detroit News (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan State President Resigns in Wake of Nassar Scandal

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (Jan. 25, 2018)

Most of her presidential salary. And lots of perks. Michigan State contract suggests she will be very well paid after resigning amid Nassar scandal.

The Washington Post (Jan. 25, 2018)

Post-Presidency Benefits at Michigan State

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 26, 2018)

Beekman to assume responsibilities of MSU president

The Detroit News (Jan. 26, 2018)

Bill Beekman assumes role of Michigan State University president

WDIV TV (Jan. 26, 2018)

Michigan State VP to replace Simon while board seeks interim president

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 26, 2018)

MSU's Bill Beekman to serve as acting president, Trustees start broader search

MLive (Jan. 26, 2018)

Philanthropic Support

WMU to create financial wellness center with gift from Portage donor

MLive (Jan. 20, 2018)

Program Delivery

Transition to Canvas: first impressions [WSU]

The South End (Jan. 22, 2018)

Ecologists-in-training explore Ecuador [OU]

The Oakland Post (Jan. 23, 2018)

A Look Inside the Pawley Lean Institute [OU]

The Oakland Post (Jan. 23, 2018)

Online classes: to take or not to take [WSU]

The South End (Jan. 24, 2018)

Recognitions & Awards

Wayne State Celebrating 150th Birthday With Kickoff Event

WWJ FM (Jan. 20, 2018)

LSSU sociology professor, student notch top state awards

The Sault News (Jan. 20, 2018)

Safety & Health

U of M Flint removes hate posters from campus, looks for person of interest

WNEM TV (Jan. 19, 2018)

Fliers for white supremacist group discovered on UM-Flint campus

MLive (Jan. 22, 2018)

Testimony continues Monday in drug trial for former OU professor

The Oakland Press (Jan. 22, 2018)

Former OU professor guilty of drug possession, acquitted of delivery charges

The Daily Tribune (Jan. 24, 2018)

Student Success

New initiative coming to WMU in fall of 2018

The Western Herald (Jan. 22, 2018)

University Accountability

Former Michigan Medicine physician under investigation for sexual misconduct

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 25, 2018)

UM doctor out over sexual misconduct claims

The Detroit News (Jan. 26, 2018)

Special Coverage: Larry Nassar

Survivors slam MSU for response to complaints about Larry Nassar

CBS News (Jan. 22, 2018)

MSU Athletic Council chair on Nassar victims: 'The university failed them'

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 22, 2018)

Official: MSU regrets including Nassar award reference in email to students

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 22, 2018)

Michigan State's Abuse Scandal Draws Comparisons to Penn State's

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 22, 2018)

N.C.A.A. Opens Investigation of Michigan State Over Nassar Case

The New York Times (Jan. 23, 2018)

12 questions Michigan State University should answer about Nassar case

MLive (Jan. 23, 2018)

Michigan State Students Plan Protest to Demand President's Resignation

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 23, 2018)

MSU faculty call for vote of no confidence in MSU President Simon

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 23, 2018)

Allegations Against Larry Nassar Began Shortly After He Joined Michigan State University

WKAR FM (Jan. 23, 2018)

Higher Ed Chronicle: "All Eyes" on MSU Because of Nassar and Simon

WKAR FM (Jan. 23, 2018)

Many Want Michigan State's President to Resign. Here's Why She Still Has Campus Support.

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 23, 2018)

Survivors speak out: 'MSU isn't listening'

The Detroit News (Jan. 24, 2018)

Survivor asks Larry Nassar to tell 'who knew what and when they knew it' [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 24, 2018)

Sue Carter resigns as MSU faculty athletic rep

The Detroit News (Jan. 24, 2018)

Michigan House approves resolution calling on Lou Anna Simon to resign or be fired [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 24, 2018)

'Full review' of Michigan State's role in Nassar case coming, Schuette says

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 24, 2018)

DeVos vows investigation into Michigan State actions on gymnastics doctor

Politico (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan House seeks Michigan State University's records on Larry Nassar

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan lawmakers turn legislative microscope on MSU, sexual assault

MLive (Jan. 25, 2018)

House demands Nassar-related reports from MSU

The Detroit News (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan lawmakers ask MSU for Nassar records, threaten subpoena

MLive (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan State facing federal investigation in response to Nassar scandal

MLive (Jan. 25, 2018)

The Sex Abuse Scandal Is Far From Over at Michigan State

U.S. News & World Report (Jan. 25, 2018)

Larry Nassar abuse: Lawmakers want to make sure it never happens again [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 25, 2018)

When Is a President Accountable for What She Didn't Know? [MSU]

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 25, 2018)

Feinstein wants independent Nassar probe at MSU

The Detroit News (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan State President Resigns Amid Criticism Over Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Scandal

U.S. News & World Report (Jan. 25, 2018)

With Larry Nassar Sentenced, Focus Is on What Michigan State Knew

The New York Times (Jan. 25, 2018)

Larry Nassar: MSU president resigns amid gymnast abuse row

BBC News (Jan. 25, 2018)

How an Army of Survivors Toppled a President [MSU]

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 25, 2018)

Once Again, NCAA Tests the Boundaries [MSU]

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan State sought to end federal oversight, delayed sending Nassar files

ESPN (Jan. 25, 2018)

DeVos vows investigation into Michigan State actions on gymnastics doctor

Politico (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan State facing federal investigation in response to Nassar scandal

MLive (Jan. 25, 2018)

Feinstein wants independent Nassar probe at MSU

The Detroit News (Jan. 25, 2018)

Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis steps down in wake of Larry Nassar scandal

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

After the Nassar reckoning: Four questions for Michigan [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

OTL: Michigan State secrets extend far beyond Larry Nassar case

ESPN (Jan. 26, 2018)

DeVos pledges Michigan State Nassar probe

The Detroit News (Jan. 26, 2018)

MSU donor: Nassar complaints ignored because he was a 'rock star'

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

MSU hid full conclusions of 2014 Nassar report from victim

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 26, 2018)

ESPN report puts Mark Dantonio, Tom Izzo and Michigan State athletics under fire

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

Workforce Alignment

Changing requirements may alleviate burden of finding substitutes [NMU]

WLUC TV (Jan. 22, 2018)

Career Services fair to showcase summer job and internship opportunities [SVSU]

The Valley Vanguard (Jan. 21, 2018)

Making yourself employable: Job fairs coming to WMU

Western Herald (Jan. 24, 2018)

Commentaries

Kalamazoo Dreamer: We're a part of Michigan's future [WMU]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 19, 2018)

Detroit's failed Amazon bid should be a wake-up call

Michigan Radio (Jan. 20, 2018)

Who should investigate MSU?

Michigan Radio (Jan. 22, 2018)

Editorial: Michigan State can't rebuild or gain trust with Simon at helm

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 23, 2018)

Editorial: Trustees should drop anonymity behind Simon support, go on record individually

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 23, 2018)

Three Telling Words On MSU's Defense Of Simon

Gongwer (Jan. 23, 2018)

How are Michigan's women doing? Not great. (Part 1)

Michigan Future (Jan. 24, 2018)

Simon's resignation is first step in rebuilding trust at Michigan State

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 24, 2018)

Our Editorial: Simon had no choice but to leave

The Detroit News (Jan. 24, 2018)

President Simon's Resignation: Too Little, Too Late

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 25, 2018)

Simon's resignation letter proves she still doesn't get it [MSU]

Michigan Radio (Jan. 25, 2018)

Tax cuts over college grads - no wonder Michigan struggles

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 25, 2018)

Our Editorial: Board must follow Simon out door

The Detroit News (Jan. 25, 2018)

How are Michigan's women doing? Not great. (Part 2)

Michigan Future (Jan. 26, 2018)

What to Do When It's Your Crisis [MSU]

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 26, 2018)

State & National Reports

Michigan in Context

Grapevine, Fiscal Year 2017-18

Illinois State University/SHEEO (January 2018)

Michigan is one of the worst funders of postsecondary education in the nation, according to Grapevine. For combined community colleges and state university operations funding, Michigan ranks 43 ^rd on a per capita basis ($192.43) and 41 ^st per $1,000 of personal income ($4.28).

Michigan Association of State Universities | masu.org

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