This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

June 26, 2020

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MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:

Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19.

This Week will next be published on July 10. Happy Independence Day from MASU!

In The News

Academic Operations

Central Michigan University postpones August commencement

MLive (June 19, 2020)

Ann Arbor's student housing market uncertain as UM stays quiet about plans for fall semester

Crain's Detroit Business (June 21, 2020)

What does it take to teach a class remotely? MSU professors learned the hard way.

Lansing State Journal (June 21, 2020)

U-M to bring students back to campus for fall. Here's the plan and what other schools are doing [EMU, MSU]

Detroit Free Press (June 22, 2020)

In person, online classes or a mix: Colleges' fall 2020 coronavirus reopening plans, detailed [MSU]

USA Today (June 22, 2020)

University of Michigan will offer in-person classes for fall semester

MLive (June 22, 2020)

8 things to know about the University of Michigan's plans for in-person classes in 2020-21

MLive (June 22, 2020)

UM announces plans for return to campus for fall semester

Crain's Detroit Business (June 22, 2020)

September return to in-person instruction confirmed for WMU

Western Herald (June 22, 2020)

Students return to University of Michigan in fall. Football? Ask us later. [UM-D, UM-F]

Bridge (June 22, 2020)

U-M Flint releases a plan to reopening campus for fall semester

WEYI TV (June 22, 2020)

University plans for in-residence fall semester [UM, UM-D, UM-F]

The Michigan Daily (June 22, 2020)

EMU will not alter fall academic calendar; classes to start August 31 [CMU, UM]

The Eastern Echo (June 23, 2020)

Western Michigan University students will return to the classroom in the fall

MLive (June 23, 2020)

How EMU's campus may function in the fall

The Eastern Echo (June 23, 2020)

Here's how Michigan universities plan to reopen in the fall

Michigan Radio (June 24, 2020)

With a doctor at the helm, Oakland University cautiously preparing to partly open this fall [CMU, EMU, MSU, UM]

The Oakland Press (June 26, 2020)

Collaboration

Michigan State and University of Michigan Partner to Develop COVID-19 Fiscal Strategy

dbusiness (June 22, 2020)

New bachelor degree completion programs available [LSSU]

The Daily News (June 25, 2020)

College Access & Affordability

Wayne State updates student code of conduct, admission test requirements due to COVID-19

Crain's Detroit Business (June 19, 2020)

BOG extends college admission tests suspension [WSU]

The South End (June 20, 2020)

Diversity on Campus

Western Michigan University says it's committed to improving diversity and inclusion

WWMT TV (June 23, 2020)

Michigan State president criticizes Trump visa policy [UM]

The Detroit News (June 24, 2020)

Enrollment

SVSU expects 7 to 10 percent enrollment drop and 'most significant financial deficit' in its history

MLive (June 19, 2020)

Michigan university students flock to virtual summer classes [EMU, MSU, WSU]

Detroit Free Press (June 25, 2020)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

MSU defers university projects, cuts staff salaries to save money from COVID-19 impacts

WILX TV (June 23, 2020)

MSU halts construction projects, including Munn Ice Arena addition, due to COVID-19 outbreak

Lansing State Journal (June 24, 2020)

Higher Education Finance - Federal Funding & Financial Aid

Wayne State University Part of $4M Grant to Continue Studying High Energy Nuclear Physics

dbusiness (June 22, 2020)

NMU receives $170K grant for Native American Studies project

WJMN TV (June 24, 2020)

NMU receives grant for Native American project

The Mining Journal (June 25, 2020)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

Protesters call for UM to provide more resources to Flint, Dearborn campuses

MLive (June 19, 2020)

University of Michigan students want more financial aid for Flint, Dearborn students

Michigan Radio (June 19, 2020)

Beaumont merger with Advocate Aurora could lead to Michigan expansion [OU]

Crain's Detroit Business (June 21, 2020)

Western Michigan University releases data on COVID-19 Solidarity Fund

WWMT TV (June 21, 2020)

Why University of Michigan-Dearborn has canceled fall sports this season [UM, UM-F]

Detroit Free Press (June 22, 2020)

WMU trustees to consider 2020-21 general fund budget proposal

WKZO FM (June 22, 2020)

CMU Board Unveils Budget, COVID-19 Plans For 2020-21 School Year

WWTV TV (June 25, 2020)

WMU Board of Trustees extends current budget while projecting massive shortfall

WWMT TV (June 25, 2020)

Board of Trustees approve of $428 million operating budget for 2020-21 academic year [CMU]

Central Michigan Life (June 25, 2020)

Western Michigan University postpones decision on multimillion-dollar budget cuts

MLive (June 25, 2020)

Michigan State football pauses ticket sales as school works on admission, tailgating

Lansing State Journal (June 25, 2020)

Michigan athletics projects $26.1 million deficit in 2021 fiscal year

Detroit Free Press (June 25, 2020)

Local colleges progressing as if sports will happen this fall [GVSU]

WXMI TV (June 25, 2020)

Why Michigan athletics' budget woes should alarm the rest of college sports

Detroit Free Press (June 26, 2020)

Higher Education in the 2020 Elections

University of Michigan cancels plans to host presidential debate

MLive (June 23, 2020)

University of Michigan confirms it won't host presidential debate. Here's why [MSU, OU]

Detroit Free Press (June 23, 2020)

2nd presidential debate moves to Miami after UM cancels

The Detroit News (June 23, 2020)

Cancellation of presidential debate case of 'being too cautious,' University of Michigan College Republicans say

MLive (June 24, 2020)

Michigan is willing to host college football, but not presidential debate. Here's why

Detroit Free Press (June 25, 2020)

Labor Relations

UM-Flint's $8.4 million shortfall leads to furloughs and layoffs, officials say

MLive (June 19, 2020)

U-M Flint cuts 41% of lecturers, citing dire financial outlook

Detroit Free Press (June 22, 2020)

Citing coronavirus, Michigan State University cuts pay for professors and faculty

MLive (June 22, 2020)

University of Michigan cutting lecturer jobs, upsetting union [UM-D, UM-F]

Michigan Radio (June 22, 2020)

Deep Faculty Cuts at U Michigan-Flint [UM, UM-F]

Inside Higher Ed (June 23, 2020)

MSU will cut faculty pay by up to 7 percent to counteract COVID-19's financial impact

Lansing State Journal (June 23, 2020)

Number of layoffs a 'moving target' at Western Michigan University

MLive (June 23, 2020)

Michigan State cuts faculty wages amid coronavirus budget implications

The State News (June 23, 2020)

Michigan State University professors facing pay cut due to COVID-19

Michigan Radio (June 22, 2020)

University of Michigan employees can form bargaining units without formal elections, regents decide

MLive (June 25, 2020)

University of Michigan Regents ease procedures for employee union recognition

Detroit Free Press (June 25, 2020)

Leadership Transitions

MSU VP of research resigns after controversial comments prompt calls for ouster

Lansing State Journal (June 19, 2020)

Michigan State VP of Research Stephen Hsu resigns

The State News (June 19, 2020)

MSU VP of Research resigns after calls to be removed

WLNS TV (June 20, 2020)

Michigan State Research Leader Removed From Post After Racism Accusations

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (June 22, 2020)

Lake State appoints two new deans to provide "Superior Education"

The Sault News (June 23, 2020)

Philanthropic Support

Amazon contributes $200,000 to University of Michigan philanthropic venture fund

WDIV TV (June 23, 2020)

Public Health

Questions raised about adequacy of Rogue River PFAS testing [GVSU]

MLive (June 23, 2020)

Recognitions & Awards

SVSU Nursing Program Ranked Among Highest In Country

WSGW FM (June 21, 2020)

UM-Flint, SVSU rank tops in state for online program for nurses by national group

MLive (June 22, 2020)

Safety & Health

New lessons on campus: How to stay safe in a pandemic [GVSU, WSU]

The Detroit News (June 20, 2020)

After 14 positive COVID-19 cases linked to Harper's Restaurant and Brewpub, it temporarily closes [MSU]

The State News (June 23, 2020)

UPDATE: 22 coronavirus cases linked to outbreak at Harper's Restaurant in East Lansing [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (June 23, 2020)

Tuition

Grand Valley raising tuition 3 percent

MLive (June 22, 2020)

Grand Valley approves 3% tuition increase

WOOD TV (June 22, 2020)

University of Michigan tuition increase proposal fails with 4-4 Board of Regents vote [UM-D, UM-F]

MLive (June 25, 2020)

University of Michigan board rejects budgets, tuition hike [UM-D, UM-F, WMU]

The Detroit News (June 25, 2020)

UM regents vote down budget proposal, 1.9 percent tuition increase [UM-D, UM-F]

Crain's Detroit Business (June 25, 2020)

University Accountability

Judge to ban UM from contacting potential victims of former doctor

The Detroit News (June 23, 2020)

University of Michigan, victims of sports doctor to enter mediation in lawsuits [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (June 23, 2020)

University of Michigan: We don't owe students refund for switching to online instruction

Detroit Free Press (June 24, 2020)

Judge: MSU culture 'deeply troubling,' but 'deliberate indifference' not enough for Title IX liability

Lansing State Journal (June 24, 2020)

Judge orders Schlissel to join court conference on Anderson suits

The Detroit News (June 24, 2020)

Ex-student sues UM, alleges official cut a deal to let doctor stay after sex abuse

The Detroit News (June 25, 2020)

CMU revokes Lakeside Charter's contract following homicide in Kalamazoo, cuts fall budget

MLive (June 25, 2020)

Workforce Alignment

Michigan's medical schools see surge in applications [MSU, WMU]

The Detroit News (June 21, 2020)

Michigan's medical schools see increase in applications [MSU, WMU]

WDIV TV (June 21, 2020)

Ferris State Offering Virtual Career Event to Recent Graduates, Current Students, Alumni and Faculty

WWUP TV (June 23, 2020)

Ferris State University still helping recent grads with virtual career fair

WPBN TV (June 24, 2020)

Commentaries

Commentary: As fall tuition comes due, so do more questions [EMU, GVSU, MSU, UM]

Crain's Detroit Business (June 21, 2020)

Howes: Democratic majority on UM board moving to speed collective bargaining on campus

The Detroit News (June 24, 2020)

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