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International Travel Policy
November 2015
An updated policy has been posted regarding international travel.
Stanford Campus Climate Survey
october 2015
Stanford University administered a campus climate survey in the spring of 2015, encouraging all undergraduate and graduate students to participate and provide their perspectives. The survey asked students about their perceptions of campus community, culture and safety as well as their experiences with prohibited sexual conduct.
Results of the survey were issued in fall 2015.
Letter to the Campus Community
APRIL 8, 2015
Provost John Etchemendy announced in May 2014 the creation of a student-faculty-staff task force to recommend ways to enhance Stanford's educational efforts around sexual assault, to improve support for those who have experienced sexual violence, and to improve its policies and disciplinary processes for reported cases of sexual assault. The committee, chaired by M. Elizabeth Magill (Dean of the Law School) and Elizabeth Woodson (2014-15 ASSU President ) issued its report in April 2015.
Message from Provost Etchemendy and Dr. Friedman
october 23, 2014
In a recent letter to the Stanford community regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Provost John Etchemendy said the university has established protocols to reduce the risks to the community posed by the virus, and to identify, isolate and begin care should the campus have a case in the Stanford Health Care network.
Combating Sexual Violence at Stanford
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
President John Hennessy and Provost John Etchemendy have issued a letter to the campus community, providing an update on Stanford's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence and calling on all members of the Stanford community to play a role.
Stanford Student-Athletes on Sexual Assault
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Student-athletes at Stanford talk about how “It’s On Us,” as a community, to prevent sexual assault and relationship violence.
Message from Provost Etchemendy
May 30, 2014
Stanford Earns WASC Reaccreditation
July 2013
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) has reaffirmed Stanford University's accreditation across all seven schools, commending Stanford for promoting student success and for completing over the last six years "a very thorough and thoughtful examination of virtually all aspects of the undergraduate experience." Stanford earned the maximum period of time - 10 years - until its next review by WASC's Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities. Read more
Stanford's Commitment to Faculty Diversity: A Reaffirmation
april 19, 2007
Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training for Faculty and Staff
september 2005
Building on Excellence
September 2005
Guide to Recruiting and Retaining an Excellent and Diverse Faculty at Stanford University.
Report of the Provost's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women Faculty
May 2004
Diversity in Action
march 2004
A PDF brochure from the Provost's Diversity Action Council.
