SMPA Terker Fellow suspended indefinitely from C-SPAN position
Officials said they are “aware” that Scully was suspended and “will discuss his affiliation with SMPA in the coming days.”
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Faculty worry about layoffs despite adapting to virtual learning
Professors were initially “excited” about the fall semester, but they now say they are bogged down by the stress of layoffs and other financial cuts.
Officials designate Election Day as University holiday
Synchronous course meetings will be canceled on Nov. 3 and offices will be closed as a “paid day off,” officials said.
Students sign petition for officials to cancel classes on Election Day
A University spokesperson said Provost Brian Blake is encouraging faculty to be “flexible” on Election Day to allow students to vote.
Officials monitoring executive order on diversity trainings
Officials said they are not “making any plans” to pause GW’s diversity training but said GW is not currently part of a lawsuit to oppose the new rules.
Officials postpone Faculty Assembly meeting
Officials postponed this fall’s Faculty Assembly meeting to work with IT staff to ensure any votes taken are “fair, complete and transparent.”
Students sign petition for officials to reinstate pre-law adviser
A student launched a petition this month calling for officials to reinstate the senior academic adviser for CCAS pre-law students who was recently laid off.
SMPA launches tuition relief fund in honor of late journalist
Professor Steve Roberts wanted to “emulate” his late wife’s values and generosity through his contribution to the Cokie Roberts Tuition Relief Fund.
Faculty Senate urges officials to maintain raises for promoted faculty
Officials have not been distributing salary increases for promoted faculty members as part of efforts to mitigate the pandemic’s financial impact.
Petitions and statements criticizing LeBlanc, calling for resignation
Hundreds of faculty, staff, alumni and students have called on LeBlanc to resign in recent weeks as tensions continue to rise.