December 12, 2024
Craig Smith Elected to SACUA Term as Associate Librarian
Craig Smith, a senior associate librarian at the University Library, has secured a position on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA), the executive branch of U-M’s faculty governance system. Smith steps in for Tom Braun, a biostatistics professor at the School of Public Health, who resigned from SACUA in August. This election highlights Smith’s commitment to promoting equity and diversity at the University of Michigan.
The Senate Assembly, responsible for legislative functions, announced a three-week nomination window in September, leading to Smith’s election on October 28. Smith stood as the sole nominee willing to serve this term.
Smith expressed his dedication to fostering an inclusive environment at U-M in his candidate statement: “I am passionate about pushing for equity, inclusion, justice, diversity and accessibility at U-M, and feel concerned about the hurdles U-M has faced — and created — in these areas in recent years.” He aims to champion shared governance and a community aligned with U-M’s core values.
Smith’s tenure began on November 25 and will last until April 30, 2025. In March, the Senate Assembly will elect three new members for the nine-member SACUA, whose terms will start on May 1, 2025.
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