HatchEd, the annual conference for innovation in higher education, will set the stage for 40 original staff and faculty presentations on Friday, Feb. 25. The Innovation Advisory Team invited members from […]
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New business in Academic Senate
The Academic Senate voted on and approved three proposals in a collaborative meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1. With 32 senators in attendance, the virtual meeting’s “new business” covered recommended changes […]
What happens after testing positive?
My return to campus for the spring semester was immediately interrupted by Omicron, sending me to quarantine on the first day of syllabus week. On Monday, Jan. 10, I received […]
COVID cases peak, still no tipping point
Ferris’ on-campus COVID-19 preparedness plan for the spring semester remains nearly identical to that of the fall, despite reaching a record high number of active cases. On Jan. 11, […]
History professor suspended for profane semester introduction video
On Sunday, tenured history professor Dr. Barry Mehler introduced himself and the new semester in a profane video he posted to YouTube saying, “Welcome to the new season of my […]
Annual Security and Fire Report shows increase of rape
This year’s Security and Fire Report showed that reports of rape on campus nearly doubled, rising from seven in 2019 to 13 in 2020. The report is released annually in compliance with the 1990 Cleary […]
The future of tenure at Ferris
Over the past 18 years, the number of tenured faculty members at Ferris has dropped by roughly 18%. This reflects the nationwide downward-trend of the 21st century. Data from the American […]
Culture in person
In person celebrations and observances of Native American Heritage Month will return to Ferris and KCAD for the first time since the pandemic began. Combined efforts from the Center for Student Involvement, the […]
A lack of transparency
A disconnect between faculty and administration persists as the committee searching for President Eisler’s successor is bound to a non-disclosure agreement. By signing the NDA, Search Advisory Committee members accept the […]
No tipping point
As COVID-19 case numbers rise at the national, state and university levels, Ferris has no plan for expanding campus-wide rules and regulations. The Re-entry Committee has been responsible for creating and executing a gradual re-engagement to face-to-face learning […]