Meeting Notes 9/28/16
Attending: Tony Kinslow, Vivian Lewis, Linda Chaudron, Carin Cole, Anne Nofziger, Nancy Ares, Jim Johnson, Myra Henry, Gail Norris, Rich Feldman, Paul Burgett, Nick Bigelow (by phone), Donna Brink Fox (by…
Meeting Notes 10/4/16
Attending: Paul Burgett, Rich Feldman, Vivian Lewis, Linda Chaudron, Anne Nofziger, Nancy Ares, Tony Kinslow, Myra Henry, Donna Brink Fox, Carin Cole. Nick Bigelow and LaRon Nelson (by phone), Emily Cihon…
Meeting Notes 10/17/16
Attending: Paul Burgett, Rich Feldman, Linda Chaudron (phone), Nancy Ares, Myra Henry, Donna Brink Fox (phone), Carin Cole, Nick Bigelow (phone), Gail Norris (by phone), Emily Cihon Fehnel. Guests: Maggie Cousin Group…
Students Recognized for Community-Engaged Learning
By Richard Feldman Community-engaged scholarship is important to me. While dean of the College, I worked with the Rochester Center for Community Leadership (RCCL) and faculty and staff…
A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
By Richard Feldman As cochair of the Presidential Commission on Race and Diversity two years ago, I had an opportunity (then as Dean of the College) to make concrete…
Honoring the Legacy of Louise Slaughter
By Richard Feldman Along with many in our community, I had the privilege of attending the service last week for Congresswoman Louise Slaughter in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.…
A University’s Range
By Richard Feldman In my short time as president, I have learned that one of the great benefits of leading a premier research institution is the opportunity to experience the…
Now is the Time to Take Action
By Richard Feldman In a recent interview, I was asked why I accepted the position of interim president of the University of Rochester. In my 43-year career here, I’ve had…
Statement on potential federal cuts in laser research
The University was disappointed to learn that the Administration’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposes a significant cut to the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) in FY19 and “a three-year ramp-down”…
Responding to the White Report Recommendations
To the University Community: In an ongoing effort to share the process of responding to the Report of the Independent Investigation and creating a transparent campus dialogue, I would like…
Input from University community is key to defining ‘core values’
To the University Community: In my message to the community earlier this week, I promised prompt action and as much transparency as I can provide as we develop our responses…
How our community can become a model of respect for all
To the University Community: Welcome back to a new semester and a new chapter for the University of Rochester.We are entering a period of change and transition, but I believe…