Susan Collins

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Greetings from the Dean

Oct 9, 2013

As I write this our government remains partially shut down. I am reminded of President Ford’s insistence that reaching across the aisle is central to the democratic process–a position echoed by U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe during her 2013 Citi...

Welcome back returning Fordies!

Sep 3, 2013

Summer vacation is never long enough—whether you're working an internship, reading a great book on the beach, or hanging out in Ann Arbor.Nevertheless, fall semester is upon us. As Weill Hall fills with the sound of returning Fordies, here's a look...

Collins suggests investors may see more diverse opinions from Fed presidents

Aug 27, 2013

Susan M. Collins was quoted in a CNNMoney article, "Four downsides of a chattier Fed," explaining why more communication from the Federal Reserve hasn't always added clarity.One concern outlined by the author, Annalyn Kurtz, is the whether the...

Dean Susan Collins quoted in Reuters on Fed bond-buying policy

Aug 26, 2013

Ford School Dean Susan M. Collins was quoted about the 2013 Federal Reserve Jackson Hole Symposium on the central bank's bond-buying policy. With regard to speculation about when a tapering of assets purchases might occur, Collins said: I don't...

New Policy Points video features Dean Susan Collins explaining importance of annual Federal Reserve meeting

Aug 22, 2013

Each year, policy leaders, academics, and financial industry experts from around the world gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the annual Federal Reserve Jackson Hole Symposium hosted by the Kansas City Fed. This year's theme is "Unconventional...

A Ford School tradition and a glimpse at the future of public policy: PPIA 2013 Summer Institute

Jul 30, 2013

When she was a University of Texas junior, Cortney Sanders, as a member and chair of the Black Student Alliance and in conjunction with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, filed an amicus brief in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin—a...

An evening with Henry Kissinger and Paul O'Neill honors President Ford's centennial

Jun 21, 2013

It was the latest highpoint in a year filled with them: on Wednesday evening, as part of the Citi Foundation Lecture Series, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy hosted a lively and insightful conversation between eminent statesmen and Ford...

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Susan M. Collins tapped as president of Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

Jun 21, 2013

From the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) welcomed its new executive committee to office on June 1, 2013, with Dean Susan M. Collins of the...

NAS publication features report on aging co-authored by Susan M. Collins

Apr 30, 2013

A report co-authored by Susan M. Collins will be featured in a new publication celebrating National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 150th anniversary.The report, "Aging and the Macroeconomy," was produced by the National Research Council's Committee on...

The Fed needs to act, communicate more boldly, Dean Susan Collins tells CNBC

Aug 30, 2012

Susan Collins, the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy, told CNBC Thursday she believes the Federal Reserve should act boldly to stimulate the U.S. economy."I think the Fed should and can do more," Collins said. "It's not just quantitative...

PPIA 2012 Summer Institute: Now a 31-Year Ford School Tradition

Jul 27, 2012

For 31 summers in a row, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has hosted top students from colleges across the United States as part of the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute, a national program that...

Greetings from the Dean

Jun 14, 2012

Dear Alumni and Friends:At the end of May, I travelled with the eighth annual University of Michigan delegation to China and South Korea to meet with alumni, newly admitted students, and journalists. During the eight-day whirlwind visit, I spoke...

CNBC Asia interviewed Susan M. Collins during a trip to Hong Kong

May 31, 2012

Susan M. Collins, dean of the Ford School of Public Policy, discusses the European financial crisis and the Chinese economy on Tuesday, May 29 as a guest on CNBC's popular financial news show "Squawk Box" in Hong Kong. Collins was in Hong Kong as...

Ford School launches new video series, Policy Points

May 8, 2012

Ford School Policy Points is a new series featuring short videos of Ford School faculty members discussing recent research or current events. Policy Points is emailed to journalists and analysts worldwide for use in decision making-, research, or...

Greetings from the Dean

Jan 24, 2012

Dear Alumni and Friends:Later this week we'll bring over thirty MPP students toWashington DC for our annual careers trip. Many of you have volunteered to serve on career panels or to host a panel in your offices. Your commitment to supporting the...

House majority leader says government should support innovators

Nov 1, 2011

U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Monday told a packed gathering at the Michigan League Ballroom that to build the economy government needs to continue supporting those who create businesses and opportunity, from whose ranks have sprung...

October edition of 'the Ford School feed:' Call for Alumni Board nominations, alumni service award recipient, upcoming lecture by the World Bank president, and more

Oct 5, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.This issue features information for alums about the self-nomination process for open positions on the Ford School's...

Greetings from the Dean

Oct 5, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends:I am honored and delighted that the University of Michigan Regents have approved my reappointment for a second termas the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Ford School.With help and support from so many of you, the Ford...

Regents approve reappointment of Dean Susan M. Collins

Sep 15, 2011

This afternoon, the University Board of Regents approved the reappointment of Susan M. Collins as Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy for a five year term, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017.In his announcement to the Ford...

Greetings from the Dean

Sep 8, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends, I’ve recently returned from Jackson Hole, Wyo., where I participated once again in the Federal Reserve Bank’s annual Economic Policy Symposium. This year’s focus was long-term global economic growth. With volatile...

Greetings from the Dean

Sep 8, 2011

State & Hill

September edition of 'the Ford School feed:' Collins reflects on Jackson Hole summit, Axelrod earns 2011 Merriam Award, PPIA celebrates 30 years, and more

Sep 8, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today. In this issue, readers will learn about Dean Susan Collins' participation in the Federal Reserve Bank's annual...

Susan M. Collins interviewed by Bloomberg about President's jobs speech, fiscal policies

Sep 8, 2011

Susan M. Collins was interviewed by Bloomberg's Bottom Line news show prior to President Barack Obama's September 8th speech before Congress. Asked how the President should address the current 9.1 percent unemployment rate, Collins recommended that...

Susan M. Collins interviewed on NPR about nominee for new chair of White House Council of Economic Advisers

Aug 30, 2011

Susan M. Collins was interviewed on NPR's Tell Me More about President Obama's choice of labor economist Alan Krueger to chair the White House Council of Economic Advisers.Collins considers Krueger "an excellent choice" and described him as a highly...

Dean Susan M. Collins welcomes new students to the Ford School community

Aug 26, 2011

Dear Students,On behalf of the entire Ford School community, I write to welcome you to the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and to thank you for choosing to join us this year. As you begin your studies, you are embarking on a new trajectory...

Susan M. Collins interviewed by Reuters at Fed's Jackson Hole economicsummit

Aug 26, 2011

Susan M. Collins was interviewed by Reuters at last week's Jackson Hole Summit. Asked about economic policies that might address the high unemployment rate in the United States, Collins says that monetary policy has already gone a long way, citing...

Public policy program to celebrate 30th anniversary

Jul 20, 2011

In 1981 U-M joined several public policy schools across the country to create a program to prepare young adults for an advanced degree, and ultimately for careers in public policy. The goal was to boost graduate school participation from...

Greetings from the Dean

May 31, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends,Earlier this month, I traveled to Washington, DC to celebrate the unveiling of a new statue at the Capitol Rotunda: that of our 38th President, Gerald R. Ford (Class of ’35). Three of Ford’s children were there—Susan, Steven,...

President Gerald R. Ford memorialized in U.S. Capitol

May 4, 2011

A bronze statue of Michigan-native President Gerald R. Ford was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Ford, the nation's 38th president, was memorialized for his bipartisan leadership following President Richard Nixon's resignation and the...

State & Hill

Accounting for growth

Apr 26, 2011

Susan M. Collins and co-author Barry P. Bosworth, both senior fellows at the DC-based Brookings Institution, will release an update to their widely used growth accounts this spring. The data allow students, researchers, and policy analysts to...