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University takes measures to reduce health care expenditures

In response to costs that have doubled in the last five years, the University will undertake a two-part plan to slow the rate of increase of its expenditures for employee health insurance, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul N. Courant told the Board of Regents April 17. The current budget pressures facing the University have increased the urgency for addressing the rapid growth in health insurance costs, he said. More>


U-M increases emphasis on programming to support diversity in the workplace

"We have no tolerance for discriminatory and
harassing behavior."
—Provost Paul N. Courant

The University has established a new Office for Institutional Equity to develop programs to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment and to investigate complaints. The new office combines the staff and programs currently housed in the Office of a Multicultural Community and the Sexual Harassment Policy Office. More>

 




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