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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Faculty Senate strikes nonbinding clause, votes down second motion

February 10, 2022

Northwestern’s Faculty Senate debated amending Faculty Assembly’s bylaws Wednesday to not describe the Senate’s recommendations to administration as “nonbinding” and change other aspects of the...

Coronado: The ultimate legislative body of the faculty

Coronado: The ultimate legislative body of the faculty

January 27, 2022

In December 2020, Northwestern's chapter of the American Association of University Professors  made public a report that critiques the University administration's handling of the pandemic. Among the recommendations...

Holmgren: Rationale for amending the Faculty Assembly bylaws

Holmgren: Rationale for amending the Faculty Assembly bylaws

January 10, 2022

Over a decade ago, a committee from the previous faculty governing body was charged with establishing a more effective governance system for Northwestern faculty. Two bodies were established: the Faculty...

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Senior administrators discuss budget, hiring and CAPS during Faculty Assembly

October 20, 2021

University President Morton Schapiro and Provost Kathleen Hagerty discussed Northwestern’s budget, hiring and Counseling and Psychological Services in Tuesday’s Faculty Assembly.  NU’s bicameral...

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Faculty Assembly discusses controversial amendment to bylaws

October 20, 2021

Northwestern’s Faculty Assembly discussed a proposed amendment to its bylaws at its first meeting of the 2021-22 academic year Tuesday. Assembly members said the amendment would nullify the Assembly’s...

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