Dear FAS Faculty and Staff, The importance of the excellent work of our staff members is never more clear than in moments of challenge. They are an essential part of our institutional community and partners in advancing our academic mission. I have full faith in the resilience, dedication, and collaborative spirit that defines our FAS…Continue Reading Dean’s Distinction
A Message from Dean Hoekstra
As Interim President Garber noted in his message earlier today, the last few months have been an extraordinarily painful and disorienting time for our community. …Continue Reading A Message from Dean Hoekstra
Winter Break
As the term draws to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thanks. …Continue Reading Winter Break
Join us for an Artificial Intelligence “Show-and-Tell” event on 12/6
I am delighted to invite you to an event that will highlight some of the innovative ways in which FAS faculty are using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) technology in the classroom….Continue Reading Join us for an Artificial Intelligence “Show-and-Tell” event on 12/6
FAS Resources: War in the Middle East
Dear faculty, staff, and researcher colleagues, As the violence and horrifying loss of life continues in Israel and the Gaza Strip, the impacts of these events are being felt broadly across the FAS community. I want you to know that GSAS and the College are already providing direct support to our students from the region….Continue Reading FAS Resources: War in the Middle East
War in the Middle East
We write to you today heartbroken by the death and destruction unleashed by the attack by Hamas that targeted citizens in Israel this weekend, and by the war in Israel and Gaza now under way….Continue Reading War in the Middle East
Graduate Admissions & Graduate Education Update
The GSAS Admissions & Graduate Education committee (GAGE) completed its work in summer 2023, releasing a final report in September. The report includes recommendations for advising, the scale and strength of the academic program, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, employment outcomes, teaching, and finances, with further recommendations for admissions….Continue Reading Graduate Admissions & Graduate Education Update
ANNOUNCEMENT: New leader
It is with sincere excitement that we write to announce that Michael McNally will join Harvard as the next Associate Vice President and Dean for FAS Development, effective October 23, 2023….Continue Reading ANNOUNCEMENT: New leader
Faculty Development and Support Update
At the recommendation of the Faculty Workload Committee (FWC) report, the Office of Faculty Affairs conducted an audit of work the administration requests of faculty to better understand how faculty are spending their time and determine where work can be eliminated, done more efficiently, or performed by administrative staff. Using the results of this audit, as well as feedback from the Faculty, the Office for Faculty Affairs is developing recommendations to help alleviate faculty workload. …Continue Reading Faculty Development and Support Update
FAS Non-Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Other Conduct Policies
I am writing to share an update on FAS conduct policies, in light of the University’s new policies on non-discrimination and anti-bullying, which went into effect on September 1, 2023….Continue Reading FAS Non-Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Other Conduct Policies