Thursday, May 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11 Regents approve four agenda items MARLENE LACASSE/Daily University Provost Martha Pollack recommends James Hilton to assume the role of Dean of Libraries at the Board of Regent's meeting. Hilton named Dean of Libraries Former interim librarian to continue digitization process By AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR Daily Staff Reporter DEARBORN - The University's Board of Regents convened Thursday at the University's Dearborn campus to review a selection of infrastructure and personnel changes. Among these items was the appointment of information prof. James L. Hilton as the dean of libraries As vice president and chief infor- mation officer of the University of Virginia, Hilton continued to serve roles atthe Universitythat included special assistant to the provost for media rights, associate provost for academic information and instruc- tional technology affairs and inter- im University librarian. Hilton has signed on to a five-year agreement. University Spokesman Rick Fitzgerald said Hilton's previous involvements with the creation of HathiTrust and other University library endeavors made him a good fit to administer to the libraries. "It's something that he is deep- ly involved in," Fitzgerald said. "Everyone seems confident that he was the right person to continue to lead the library." The University Library is cur- rently undergoing massive chang- es, as hardcopies of texts are being digitized and archived. Hilton said in a University press release that he would continue to foster this tran- sition through his role. "I am thrilled to be returning to U-M at a critical time in the evolu- tion of the University library," Hil- ton said in the release. "Michigan is a leader in digital information and I am honored to join the team." University Provost Martha Pol- lack recommended Hilton to the position and reaffirmed that Hilton's commitment to the libraries would be crucial to their development. "As dean of libraries and uni- versity librarian, James' vision and leadership will be essential to our ability to address the changing nature of information acquisition and knowledge dissemination," Pollack said in communication with the regents. "He will contrib- ute to the study and design of infor- mation access and preservation." While digitization will continue to require alarge share ofthe librar- ies' time and resources, Fitzgerald said it was too early to tell if any other changes will come about as a result of Hilton's appointment. "I'm sure we'll see (digitization) continue but where the future may lead, that will be up to experts like (Hilton) to lead that way," Fitzgerald said. "To make sure that documents are available for future generations has always been a priority and I know it will continue tobeapriority." Hiltonwill succeed Public Policy prof. Paul Courant, who assumed the role of dean of libraries and University librarian in 2007. Fitzgerald said Courant stepping down from the position was not an abnormality at the University, as a five-year term was typical of most director and dean positions. Field hockey complex receives funds, general admission policy discussed By AARON GUGGENHEIM ManagingNews Editor DEARBORN - At this month's meetingofthe University's Board of Regents, the regents heard from Business senior Michael Proppe, president of the Central Student Government, and approved multiple construction and renovation projects and faculty appointments. Proppe first addressed the regents and expressed his disap- pointment with the newly intro- duced general admission policy for football seating in the fall. He said many students would never be able to fulfill their dreams of sitting in the front row for football games, even during their senior year when they would have been able to - under the previous policy - get season tickets near the field. "I wish the first step would have been to go to the students," Proppe said. CSG has passed a resolution condemning the policy shift although CSG will not actively work to reverse the policy. Instead CSG will advocate for student input in future policy decisions that affect students similarly. Rackham student Nils Hennes-Stear, a CSG representative, echoed Proppe's dissatisfaction with the new seating policy in a tweet sent out during the meeting. "When is failing to consult those most affected by a decision ever a good policy?!" Hennes- Stear tweeted. During the second order of business, 147 professors from the University's Ann Arbor campus received tenure. Three of those professors spoke to the regents about the research they have been conducting at the Univer- sity. The regents then approved the construction of a new field hockey stadium and team center, upgrades to Phyllis Ocker Field and the installation of new synthetic turf - as well as other minor upgrades - on the baseball and softball fields. The field hockey complex will cost $13.5 million and will be funded entirely from donations to the University Athletic Department. It will include a new grandstand able to seat 1,500 spectators and will have multiple amenities, including a new locker room and training facilities. The improvements to the baseball and softball complex will include the installation of synthetic turf and minor improvements to the grounds, including upgrades to the fences and sidewalks. The project will cost $2.55 million and will be funded through Athletic Department resources. In an interview with Mgoblue. com, Athletic Director Dave Brandon said he was excited about these new projects. "We are appreciative of the donor support for both of these projects," Brandon said. "The two projects are part of our department's strategic initia- tive to build a connected athletic campus that will unify all 31 teams." Finally, the regents approved the implementation of the new Master of Management graduate program in the Ross School of Business. The program intends to provide a business degree for students from a non-business background. 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SNIO ARTS EDIOR: Kendall Russ, Max Radwin Marlene Lacasse Managing Photo Editor photo@"ichgandaoiy.co' By JASON RUBINSTEIN Daily Sports Writer If you were to ask any of the No. 10 Michigan women's tennis players what they would be doing Saturday morning at 1:30 a.m., the answer would. be unanimous: sleeping. Instead, the Wolverines were playing the No. 7 UCLA women's tennis team in their Sweet 16 matchup - a match that started around four hours late. And the delay ultimately proved too much to overcome, as Michigan fell 4-0 on Friday night and Saturday morning. The Wolverines started the highly anticipated match at 11:00 pm central time in Urbana, Ill. and did not finish until the wee hours of the morning. After giving up a tightly contested doubles point, UCLA (19-5) cruised behind its strongsingles play. "It was a very difficult day," said Michigan coach Ronni Bernstein. "You have to figure out when to eat and hit, and we started over four hours late. I didn't want them sit- ting around the hotel all day, and we tried to get them moving, while making sure they had enough food in them. It was just unusual cir- cumstances. It was tough for us, but for UCLA as well." For Michigan (10-1 Big Ten, 23-6 overall), winningthe doubles point has been the key to success. Enter- ing Friday's dual, the Wolverines were undefeated when winningthe point, and just 3-5 without it. The point becomes even more crucial when an opposing team boasts a strong singles lineup - something that has carried UCLA all season. The Bruins have five nationally ranked singles players - two in the Top 20. Michigan got down early at the third spot, putting more pres- sure on the first and second pairs. After eventually losing at No. 3, the Wolverines looked to their top- pair of sophomore Emina Bektas and junior Brooke Bolender. The nation's sixth-ranked duo has been a force to be reckoned with. Bektas and Bolender, perhaps the most aggressive team in the nation, served and volleyed their way to a 8-6 victory, evening up the doubles score and putting the doubles point in the second match's hands. Sophomore Sarah Lee and senior Mimi Nguyen have found success as an unconventional pair, with Lee hitting a big ball, while Nguyen is more of a crafty player. The duo jumped out to a 5-2 lead, but went on to give up two breaks. All tied up at 6-6, with Lee serving, the pair couldn't close out the game after going to three deuce points. Down 7-6, the Michigan pair broke back, but couldn't hold serve once again. UCLA served out the match, giving the-Bruins the highly cov- eted doubles point. "We had a good start at num- Wolverines falter against UCLA in Sweet 16 RUBY WALLAU/Dail Freshman Ronit Yurovsky was selected to continue her first season in the NCAA Individual Championships this weekend. ber two, and I thought the UCLA was struggling big time," Ber- nstein said. "When you have a UCLA team down, you have to close them out. Getting that dou- bles point would have been huge momentum wise and we let it get away from us. We had chances, but couldn't do it." The Wolverines entered singles play well aware of the singles line- up the Bruins boasted. But no one knew better than Bektas, set to play No. 3 Robin Anderson. Bektas knew in order to be successful she would have to exploit Anderson by strong first serves, and put away volleys, but against Anderson, it's much easier said than done. Anderson's shots were falling, often times passing Bektas at the net, ultimately winning, 6-3, 6-4. "I don't think she made enough first serves, and that's huge for her game, especially against a kid like Robin, who makes good returns and is quick," Bernstein said. "Emina needed to have a better first serve percentage, and she couldn't do it. She almost had an easier time breaking, which is unusual." The Wolverines also lost at the sixth and second spots to give UCLA the match victory. Despite the loss, Coach Bern- stein made it clear that she is proud of this team and that the future remains bright. "It's obviously disappointing losing in the Sweet 16, but we had another great season," Bernstein said. "There is a lot of success to be seen. We have a great base return- ing, with three new kids coming next year. We just have to stay healthy and improve our doubles. Overall it was a great year, and we have to look into the positives of that." But for three Wolverines, the season is not yet over. Bektas and Bolender earned a 5-8 seed in the NCAA doubles Championships, while Bektas and freshman Ronit Yurovsky earned invites to the NCAA singles Championships. 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Non-conference foes highlight hockey schedule By GREG GARNO ManagingSportsEditor The Michigan hockey team's first year in the newly formed Big Ten Conference may be high- lighted by its non-conference schedule. The Wolverines will host perennial powerhouse Boston College in their first regular- season game of the year on Oct. 10 before travelling to Roches- ter, N.Y. two days later to play RIT. Michigan will also visit New Hampshire the following weekend before it returns home to host Boston University and Massachusetts-Lowell. A trip to Nebraska-Omaha will round out the non-conference road trips. This year's Great Lakes Invita- tional in December will include the Wolverines, Michigan State, Western Michigan and Michigan Tech, and is scheduled to take place in Comerica Park, home of Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers. Last year's event was moved across the Motor City from Comerica Park to Joe Louis Arena after the National Hockey League cancelled the Winter Classic as a result of a labor dispute. Michigan will start Big Ten play on Nov. 29 when its hosts Ohio State. The Wolverines will play two home-and-home series with the Buckeyes this year. After its senior night was held during spring break in 2012, Michigan will conclude the regu- lar season on March 15 against Minnesota, with students back in school. The Wolverines will play on the road twice and at home twice against each Big Ten school - including their first-ever trip to State College, Pa., where they will play Penn State. The Big Ten season will conclude with the Big Ten Championships in Minneap- olis, Minn. - also the site of the NCAA West Regional. "In all honesty this might be the most exciting schedule I've ever seen," said junior forward Alex Guptill on Twitter." "If this doesn't fire up @ChildrenOfYost I don't know what would #BIG" Michigan looks to return to the NCAA Tournament after its streak of 22 consecutive appear- ances was broken with a loss in the CCHA championship to Notre Dame on March 24. This year's Frozen Four will take place in Philadelphia. The full schedule for the 2013- 2014 season can be found on mgoblue.com. DO YOU HAVE A FEVER? Is the only prescription more sports coverage? THEN VISIT THEBLOCKM.COM FOR ALL YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS.