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The faculty Senate Assembly overwhelmingly passed a new resolution on diversity at its Jan. 22 meeting. The resolution was proposed by the Committee for a Multicultural University and endorsed unanimously by the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA). The Senate Assembly voted 46-1 in favor of the resolution, which states that U-M "has achieved a nationally recognized stature as defender of the value of diversity in higher education," and that the "Senate Assembly believes that the goals of an institution of higher learning should be to generate new knowledge, to convey knowledge to others, and involve its faculty, students, and staff in using this knowledge to address contemporary social problems. Further, for the University to excel in reaching these goals, the rich diversity of contemporary society must be viewed as a resource that needs to be tapped." The resolution adds that "collaborative efforts within the University among persons with diverse experiences and viewpoints can facilitate the development of new ideas in traditional areas of our intellectual enterprise and help us formulate creative solutions to societal problems."

UMHS awarded grant for interpreter services

The U-M Health System (UMHS) has been selected as one of 10 hospitals nationwide to participate in Speaking Together: National Language Services Network, a program to improve the quality of health care provided to patients with limited English proficiency. The program includes a $61,600 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that will help the UMHS Interpreter Services reach out to more heart and diabetes patients. The 10 hospitals will participate in a high-level national learning collaborative aimed at helping to develop tested language services programs that provide more effective and timely communications to patients.

Cardiovascular Center one of the best in nation

For the second year, the Cardiovascular Center has been named one of the nation's best centers for heart and vascular care. The 2006 Solucient 100 Top Hospitals list salutes centers that give patients the best quality and highest value care. U-M was one of only 30 hospitals with cardiovascular residencies to make the list. The hospitals were selected for their success in preventing deaths and complications, on the number and quality of operations and procedures they perform, on their success at providing key tests and treatments, on how quickly patients are able to return home, and on cost-related measures. The ratings are based on public data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Dental students to 'Give Kids a Smile'

The School of Dentistry will provide free oral health care services to children ages 5-12 from low-income families as a part of the American Dental Association's "Give Kids a Smile" program. Students and faculty will provide cleanings, simple fillings, x-rays, and sealants 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 3 at the school on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are not necessary. Registration is 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call (734) 763-6933.

International Institute earns U.S. Education Department grant

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies has been recognized with a $918,000 federal grant to continue its various research, training and outreach initiatives. The U.S. Department of Education award brings the institute's total to more than $10 million in federal Title VI funding awards. The funds will be distributed over four years to various programs, including support of regional language instruction.

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