February
25, 2003
I. Attendance:
Dr. J. O. Chikwem, Dean Dr. T. Banh, Math and Computer Science
Dr. K. R. Bhat, Chair, Chemistry Dr. G. Nagase, Chair, Math
and Computer Science Mr. J. Pathak, Math and Computer Science
Ms. P. Pathak, Mathematics and Computer Science Dr. David Royer,
Chair, Biology Department Dr. A. Shabazz, Math and Computer
Science Dr. D. Swinton, Environmental Sciences Dr. L. Treisner,
Mathematics and Computer Science Professor S. Tsai, Physics
Dr. Misganaw Getaneh, Physics Excused: Dr. M. Huq, Chair, Physics
Dr. S. Safford, Biology Dr. S. SubbaRao, Chemistry
II.
Call to Order: 4:05 P.M.
III.
Minutes of last meeting were circulated, reviewed and approved.
The only correction was the omission of Dr. L. Treisner's name
in the list of those who attended the meeting.
IV.
Curriculum Driven Honor's Program
The submission
made by Dr. Babatunde, Director of the Honor's program was discussed
by the Dean, Dr. Chikwem. Some questions were asked on the following:
· How many
electives per department will be acceptable.
· Will the diploma state the title of the Research Project done
by honor's students or just the transcripts?
· Will departments provide the criteria for honors courses.
· How many honors courses will be taken by students in the department
before graduation. Dean Chikwem informed faculty that in order
to answer all the questions the school needs to nominate two
representatives to an Ad-Hoc committee to discuss the outstanding
issues. Dr. Treisner reminded faculty that there was an existing
Honors Advisory Committee, therefore another Ad-Hoc committee
was unnecessary. The Dean promised to bring this information
to the attention of the Dean's Council.
V.
Writing Assessment Plan
The Dean
briefed faculty on the discussion held with Dr. Maazaoui, Chair
of the Writing Assessment Committee. Faculty reminded the Dean
that the School had no representative in the committee. Also,
the role of the English department and the evaluation of ENG
102 and 103 were discussed. The Dean promised to email faculty
a draft of the suggestions for a writing assessment plan for
their input.
VI.
Other:
· Faculty was asked to encourage students to apply for summer
internships.
· Dr. Shabazz is speaking on the 26th of February on the Importance
of zero at Dickey Hall Room 240.
· Journal of School still needs articles for publication. Only
one article received so far.
· Professor Tsai complained of the poor condition of the parking
lot by Wright Hall. The Dean promised to bring this to the attention
of the Physical Plant Director.
Adjournment
at 5:30 p.m.
