The Faculty Consultative Committee issued a statement encouraging the Senate to consider reductions as the University anticipates financial loss during COVID-19.
In the past, classes could be canceled due to low enrollment through the fifth day of the semester, which can be challenging for students and instructors.
University President Joan Gabel and University administrators answered questions from students, staff and faculty about the University's response to COVID-19.
Striking is now off the table for the union, but some members are still discontent with the final offer. The union has been without a contract since July.
The Disabled Student Cultural Center met recently with the University and Spin scooter company to discuss their concerns about how the scooters have impacted campus accessibility.
Pressbooks is used by University faculty to provide open textbooks and educational resources. An unmediated version of the site is being launched this semester.
Library leaders in the Big Ten Academic Alliance, including University of Minnesota's Wendy Lougee, outlined this goal in a statement released earlier this semester.
Tadmor, an Aerospace Engineering professor, is in his second year of teaching 'Science Court,' a course intended to encourage discussion about controversial issues.
The forums were intended to gather feedback from faculty and academic advisers on the proposed changes to the University's liberal education requirements, which will be discussed at the upcoming University Senate meeting.
The SERU survey provides insight into how students experience the University, but the committee is hoping for more information on graduate students with disabilities.
Last week's presentation by Vice President for Research Chris Cramer is the first of three presentations to the board this year. It focused on incentivizing research.
Several plans, including one authored by faculty members, are being discussed in an online forum and among Liberal Education Redesign Committee members.
Graduate student leaders are asking administrators why international student fees are higher at the University of Minnesota than other Big Ten schools.
In campuswide email sent to students Thursday morning, the Minnesota Student Association is calling for students to mobilize around renaming discussions.
University Recycling and Student Unions and Activities signed an agreement with Spring Jam vendors that requires them to serve food with sustainable materials.
