January
20, 2004
I. Attendance
J. O. Chikwem, Dean D. Royer, Chair, Biology M. Greene, Biology
K. R. Bhat, Chemistry R. Langley, Chair, Chemistry S. SubbaRao,
Chemistry D. Swinton, Chemistry M. Converse, Biology M. Huq,
Chair, Physics L. Roberts, Physics L. Treisner, Math and Computer
Science G. Nagase, Chair, Math and Computer Science A. Shabazz,
Math and Computer Science T. Banh, Math and Computer Science
Barimani, Math and Computer Science T. Yamauchi, Math and Computer
Science P. Grillo, Math and Computer Science R. Myrick, Math
and Computer Science
II.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on November 11, 2003 were reviewed
and approved without corrections.
III.
Strategic Plan
The Dean discussed the most important goals highlighted in the
strategic plan including: · Retention of science and math students
· Admission of Lincoln University graduates to graduates, and
professional schools · Review of Science and Math Curriculum
· Technology in the Classroom · Grant Questions were asked about
the "no more than 2 C minus grades in the department." Dean
Chikwem explained that the resolution was hampered by the fact
that other merged departments were also involved and that some
faculty emphasized that all required courses for the major are
involved. He said that he would consult with the VP of Academic
Affairs on how best to resolve the issue.
IV. Science
Building Committee Report
Professor Barimani gave a brief report. He stated that no new
meeting was held. He will email Chairs a questionnaire regarding
the space requirements for each department. Physics department
already calculated their space requirement.
V. Instructors
Evaluation
It was observed that the present system needs to be changed
in order to increase efficiency. The following suggestions were
made: a) Evaluation forms should be completed earlier - about
one month before the end of the semester. b) An outside person
should be sent to the classroom. The instructors should be informed
when the outside person would come. c) Summary of comments made
by students should be sent to the instructor.
VI. Announcements
Dr. Royer announced that Ben Franklin Partnership is negotiating
with Lincoln University and Villanova for joint research in
Environmental Science and other areas. All faculty interested
should consult Dr. Royer.
VII.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
