Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Faculty Adopts New Faculty Senate Constitution

Faculty, Board of Trustees, and President Approve Formation of a New Faculty Senate The faculty, provost, president, and Board of Trustees of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have approved a new faculty senate constitution. The new document, which was adopted following a vote by the faculty late Friday, Dec. 16, represents a revised governance structure at Rensselaer that will allow for a reconfigured faculty senate at the Institute.

Rensselaer Board Endorses Jackson's Leadership 'Unanimously and Unequivocally'

Action taken after meeting with student leader The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees, at its meeting Dec. 3 on the Troy campus, voted “unanimously and unequivocally” to endorse President Shirley Ann Jackson’s leadership, and “committed itself to full support of Dr. Jackson’s presidency and The Rensselaer Plan.”

Think Big: Ten Rensselaer Polytechnic Students Recognized for Innovative Ideas to "Change the World"

Annual Rensselaer Office of Entrepreneurship Competition Highlights Student Creativity and Draws Technology, Social, and Business Ideas From Across Campus A system to increase intravenous therapy,  a breakthrough in detecting bacteria in water, an innovation that prevents disease and creates jobs and cogeneration water purification for China are just a few of the winning ideas in the Fall 2011 Change the World Challenge at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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