The Tufts Board of Trustees will emphasize academic strength for Tufts in their final meetings for the academic year, to take place this Alumni and Commencement weekend.
On Friday, May 20, the Board heard from Nutrition Professor Chris Economos on her local nutrition initiative, "Shape up Somerville," in addition to their committee meetings.
Yesterday's Board meeting showcased a presentation from Dean Michael Rosenblatt about his new strategic plan for Tufts' School of Medicine.
"In only his second year, he's really taking the school in a new direction," Trustee Linda Dixon said.
The plan, she said, will likely stress the continuing strength of the partnership between the New England Medical Center and the Medical School.
"The partnership is critical to the success of both institutions," Dixon said.
Receptions during the weekend also honored alumni donors as well as presented awards for donations from graduated classes.
The current Tufts capital campaign is still in its "silent phase," Dixon said, and will likely remain so until Sept. 2006.
Over the summer, Dixon said the committee on Trusteeship will come up with nominations for new board members, though no major changes in leadership will occur. "A handful will leave, and some new ones will come on," she said.
"[The committee is] looking for people with Tufts' interest at heart," Dixon said.
-by Kat Schmidt
