Haven’t heard anything specifically about testing from the high level admin other than there will be “testing and contact tracing efforts”...
I don’t have a great read on campus as a whole, but some faculty in my department have already said they will teach online only unless a routine testing plan is in place.
We have been instructed to end in-person instruction at the Thanksgiving break and finishing the last 3 weeks of the semester and exams online. Students will have the choice of returning home and staying there or staying on campus. No choice to go home and then return.
Also been told that this is “Plan A” and will depend heavily on what happens in the next 3 months.
I also am R1 faculty and our department is making plans to not teach in person again until at least January. Best case scenario, we are able to do it sooner, but that looks unlikely with each passing day.
We have already heard from some students that they will not be returning in Fall regardless of in-person or not.
especially if they're not going to split McDavid and Draisaitl, and who knows how long Nugent-Hopkins will be there. Marody could definitely slide right in to the bottom 6 next year.
As we've seen, this BoT supports the athletic department above all else. While not a complete solution, removing this BoT is a necessary step towards addressing the cultural and systemic issues that are present in the athletic department, and elsewhere on campus.
On January 31st, the Steering Committee sent an email to the voting faculty to get broad input on whether to pursue a vote of no confidence in the MSU Board of Trustees. On Feb 3rd, the voting faculty (Academic Congress) decided to place a vote of no confidence on the Faculty Senate agenda. Of the 2,776 voting faculty (AC), 1,907 votes were received with 1,653 YES, 192 NO, and 62 abstained. Because of the majority of total faculty votes and the importance and immediacy of this, the Steering Committee voted to have an emergency Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, February 13th. The Faculty Senate is the governing faculty body that deliberates and approves curriculum changes as well as many of the faculty statements and proposals. It is comprised of faculty representatives from all colleges. There are 70 voting faculty on the Senate and 5 non-voting members. On the 13th, there were 65 voting faculty present at the Senate meeting. After much discussion, the Faculty Senate voted (by iclicker) on "No Confidence" in the MSU Board of Trustees. The vote was in favor of a "No Confidence" censure. The secret ballot was 61 in favor and 4 against.
The Faculty who spoke at the meeting noted many reasons why they voted no confidence in the Board including:
A lack of oversight and supervision by the Board regarding the Nassar case, finding the Board complicit at worst or grossly negligent in oversight at best.
A lack of compassion for the survivors.
Failure, over a period of years, to listen to the stakeholders of Michigan State University, from students to faculty to deans.
Appointment of an Interim President, without discussing the selection with MSU stakeholders.
The Steering Committee will provide the Board of Trustees with a letter indicating the results of the vote, what the vote means and a call for their resignation. Since the motion the Faculty Senate voted did not include any mention of resignation, the call to resignation will just be coming from the Steering Committee, not the Faculty Senate as a whole.
We believe that proper procedure should allow for the Faculty Senate to deliberate and vote on the next course of action. The Faculty Senate will meet next week to do just this. The agenda item will be a discussion of the next steps following the Faculty Senate vote of no confidence. Among possible actions to this vote are a resignation request from the whole body, a recommendation to replace individual trustees, creating mechanisms to add faculty (and others) to the governing body, changing the responsibilities of the governing body, etc.
The discussion will be led by the members of the Faculty Senate and the results of that meeting will be communicated to the Board of Trustees and the faculty.
To your point; I obviously can't speak for the entire faculty body, but I do sit on two University-wide committees that have a delegate from every college and major academic unit on campus. I have not seen a single faculty member who isn't enraged by everything happening here, and that is reflected in the very one-sided vote that occurred this week.
It would appear, at least to me, that an overwhelming majority of MSU faculty, staff, and students "get it"... and we're working to get those that don't, out of the picture. We're sickened by what's happened / is happening here.
I'm a UM alum but a faculty member at MSU... There seem to be a lot of faculty and staff here who are equally as disgusted as those on this board (although it is hard to tell how many of them are angry because of the implications these legal suits will have on our upcoming budgets for research, teaching, and learning). The tone and nature of this statement isn't going unnoticed on campus.
I have the opportunity to serve on a University-wide committee, and these events and the ramifications and consequences that are imminent have been agenda items at every meeting this year. Safe to say that MSU is bracing for serious impact.
I've been to Rome and I enjoyed it, although not as much as Florence. Still really jealous of the boys who are over there now, and I can't wait for a chance to return some day.
I can't speak for what is happening now, nor what happens in 99% of a typical UM Athlete's experience but...
I was a manager at a popular establishment in AA for 5 years during the RR and Hoke years. The owner has a few establishments like this in town, and is a big supporter of Michigan Athletics. Certain players were given impermissible benefits regularly. In my time there, I never witnessed or was a part of anything large (house, car, etc.), but meals, jobs, money, etc. were regularly provided free of charge to some athletes.
Again, I have no clue what goes on currently, nor to what extent this happens elsewhere around our athletic programs / AA. But it happened, and I was a part of it. I think it is likely on a significantly smaller level than some of the biggest offenders in College Football, but it happens.
I had a 2001 Mercury Cougar. There was absolutely nothing special about this car, except that it was the first car that was all mine and not my parents', so I loved it.
But...
...someone decided that it'd be an awesome idea to give this car a sunroof that was designed to only open half way. This was ridiculous, and I hated that I could never enjoy the stupid thing all the way open. Picture below for reference:
Yeah, quotes should be taken with a grain of salt. But if you look at our "sacks allowed" stats, the numbers back him up (26 sacks allowed in 12 games in 2014, only 13 allowed in 9 games thus far).
Yeah, quotes should be taken with a grain of salt. But if you look at our "sacks allowed" stats, the numbers back him up (26 sacks allowed in 12 games in 2014, only 13 allowed in 9 games thus far).
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Does this mean no spring/summer semesters in 2021?
Haven’t heard anything specifically about testing from the high level admin other than there will be “testing and contact tracing efforts”...
I don’t have a great read on campus as a whole, but some faculty in my department have already said they will teach online only unless a routine testing plan is in place.
MSU faculty member here, and you are correct.
We have been instructed to end in-person instruction at the Thanksgiving break and finishing the last 3 weeks of the semester and exams online. Students will have the choice of returning home and staying there or staying on campus. No choice to go home and then return.
Also been told that this is “Plan A” and will depend heavily on what happens in the next 3 months.
I also am R1 faculty and our department is making plans to not teach in person again until at least January. Best case scenario, we are able to do it sooner, but that looks unlikely with each passing day.
We have already heard from some students that they will not be returning in Fall regardless of in-person or not.
They need depth down the middle...
especially if they're not going to split McDavid and Draisaitl, and who knows how long Nugent-Hopkins will be there. Marody could definitely slide right in to the bottom 6 next year.
As we've seen, this BoT supports the athletic department above all else. While not a complete solution, removing this BoT is a necessary step towards addressing the cultural and systemic issues that are present in the athletic department, and elsewhere on campus.
On January 31st, the Steering Committee sent an email to the voting faculty to get broad input on whether to pursue a vote of no confidence in the MSU Board of Trustees. On Feb 3rd, the voting faculty (Academic Congress) decided to place a vote of no confidence on the Faculty Senate agenda. Of the 2,776 voting faculty (AC), 1,907 votes were received with 1,653 YES, 192 NO, and 62 abstained. Because of the majority of total faculty votes and the importance and immediacy of this, the Steering Committee voted to have an emergency Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, February 13th. The Faculty Senate is the governing faculty body that deliberates and approves curriculum changes as well as many of the faculty statements and proposals. It is comprised of faculty representatives from all colleges. There are 70 voting faculty on the Senate and 5 non-voting members. On the 13th, there were 65 voting faculty present at the Senate meeting. After much discussion, the Faculty Senate voted (by iclicker) on "No Confidence" in the MSU Board of Trustees. The vote was in favor of a "No Confidence" censure. The secret ballot was 61 in favor and 4 against.
The Faculty who spoke at the meeting noted many reasons why they voted no confidence in the Board including:
The Steering Committee will provide the Board of Trustees with a letter indicating the results of the vote, what the vote means and a call for their resignation. Since the motion the Faculty Senate voted did not include any mention of resignation, the call to resignation will just be coming from the Steering Committee, not the Faculty Senate as a whole.
We believe that proper procedure should allow for the Faculty Senate to deliberate and vote on the next course of action. The Faculty Senate will meet next week to do just this. The agenda item will be a discussion of the next steps following the Faculty Senate vote of no confidence. Among possible actions to this vote are a resignation request from the whole body, a recommendation to replace individual trustees, creating mechanisms to add faculty (and others) to the governing body, changing the responsibilities of the governing body, etc.
The discussion will be led by the members of the Faculty Senate and the results of that meeting will be communicated to the Board of Trustees and the faculty.
I'm an M grad, and current MSU Faculty Member...
To your point; I obviously can't speak for the entire faculty body, but I do sit on two University-wide committees that have a delegate from every college and major academic unit on campus. I have not seen a single faculty member who isn't enraged by everything happening here, and that is reflected in the very one-sided vote that occurred this week.
It would appear, at least to me, that an overwhelming majority of MSU faculty, staff, and students "get it"... and we're working to get those that don't, out of the picture. We're sickened by what's happened / is happening here.
Ditto...
I have the opportunity to serve on a University-wide committee, and these events and the ramifications and consequences that are imminent have been agenda items at every meeting this year. Safe to say that MSU is bracing for serious impact.
I've been to Rome and I enjoyed it, although not as much as Florence. Still really jealous of the boys who are over there now, and I can't wait for a chance to return some day.
Pretty sure Brian said something about it being an iOS bug that they are working on fixing.
Oh I'm no fan of Torts at all, but I'm guessing at some point there will be fireworks.
The USA roster left a lot to be desired, and as currently constructed, I don't know that they have a shot to win.
Yeah I'm pretty excited about...
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I think the argument here is that we have too many 4th line - type guys, and not enough top 6 dudes, or solid blue-liners.
JFK
Elvis
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Elvis
I don't care about this -- I only care about improving the wifi at the big house to enhance my game day experience
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Semi-related; if you're ever in the Princeton, NJ area, Hoagie Haven is well worth a stop.
Reimer to FLA
Edit: Thanks for the TSN link
Looks like the Wings may miss out on Okposo... so what's the plan now?
Term and
No excuse for this.
Term and dollar amount make zero sense given his production, team needs, and his injury history.
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If I never again have to hear / see / think about the last few years of Buick ads ("That's not a Buick!") , I will die a happy man.
The commercials are insufferable, and it completely ruined a Matt and Kim song that I used to like.
Sucks to suck.
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Neg away if you want, but I wanted to be honest about it.
I can't speak for what is happening now, nor what happens in 99% of a typical UM Athlete's experience but...
I was a manager at a popular establishment in AA for 5 years during the RR and Hoke years. The owner has a few establishments like this in town, and is a big supporter of Michigan Athletics. Certain players were given impermissible benefits regularly. In my time there, I never witnessed or was a part of anything large (house, car, etc.), but meals, jobs, money, etc. were regularly provided free of charge to some athletes.
Again, I have no clue what goes on currently, nor to what extent this happens elsewhere around our athletic programs / AA. But it happened, and I was a part of it. I think it is likely on a significantly smaller level than some of the biggest offenders in College Football, but it happens.
Running
Total Millen move.
Running away from an absolute wreck that he created...
I had a 2001 Mercury Cougar. There was absolutely nothing special about this car, except that it was the first car that was all mine and not my parents', so I loved it.
But...
...someone decided that it'd be an awesome idea to give this car a sunroof that was designed to only open half way. This was ridiculous, and I hated that I could never enjoy the stupid thing all the way open. Picture below for reference:
Google brings me to this Reddit thread...
That have anything to do with it?
Haven't read it, but what about it makes you so sure it was Molk?
Go Blue!
Yessir.
Go Blue!
Go Blue!
Aye aye, Captain.
Go Blue!
1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback... From "Bullitt"
Reminded me of this scene...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZtxBZ9D5sI
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This bothers me to no end.
Oh we have a Basquiat fan on our hands here, watch out now.
Ditto on McCaffrey
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Ditto. Looks like I can sign in from everywhere except the front page.
Yes.
Thanks for posting. I'm excited to see what happens with these guys in the next 7 days...
Yes! Thanks, man. Nice work.
Yikes
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Yeah, quotes should be taken with a grain of salt. But if you look at our "sacks allowed" stats, the numbers back him up (26 sacks allowed in 12 games in 2014, only 13 allowed in 9 games thus far).
Yeah, quotes should be taken with a grain of salt. But if you look at our "sacks allowed" stats, the numbers back him up (26 sacks allowed in 12 games in 2014, only 13 allowed in 9 games thus far).
Amazing what a competent coaching staff can do... just think where we would be if we didn't have to spend time un-learning bad habits