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Dr. John O. Chikwem, Dean
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Minutes

March 9, 2004

I.                    Attendance

J.O. Chikwem, Dean
David Royer, Biology
Milford Greene, Biology
Robert Langley, Chemistry
K. R. Bhat, Chemistry
A.     S. Tung, Chemistry
M. Huq, Physics
H. Major, Physics
Lynn Roberts, Physics
Stanley Tsai, Physics
Goro Nagase, Mathematics and Computer Science
Tong Banh, Mathematics and Computer Science
Ali Barimani, Mathematics and Computer Science
Peter Grillo, Mathematics and Computer Science
Reginald Myrick, Mathematics and Computer Science
Laurellen Treisner, Mathematics and Computer Science
Taka Yamauchi, Mathematics and Computer Science
Delroy Louden, Psychology; PI – ORDPC
Grant Venerable, Vice President, Academic Affairs

II.                 Welcome 

Dean Chikwem called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. and welcomed faculty for attending the meeting.  He promised to make the meeting a short one, and requested that comments should be as brief as possible. 

 III.               Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting was reviewed with minor corrections, Professor Tsai’s name was omitted in the list of attendees.  Thereafter, the minutes were approved unanimously.  

IV.              Dr. Louden’s Presentation

Dr. Louden made a presentation on the Office of Research and Faculty Development.  He highlighted 3 strategies for the semester.

a)      Seed Money:  $40,000 to 60,000 is available to fund research efforts involving students.  Faculty should send abstract of concept papers.

b)      Supplementary Awards:  Up to $28,000 is available for the summer to work with researchers with RO1 grants for 12 weeks.  Faculty should identify areas of interest. 

c)      NSF Grants:  Some grants in the area of Health Disparity will be available soon.  At the moment, two proposals are outstanding, in the areas of training, curriculum development and infrastructure.  In addition to the above 3 strategies, Dr. Louden encouraged faculty to develop external partnerships, linkages and cooperation with labs and industries in order to build up their skills.

He also requested them to encourage students to take part in summer internships.  He said that the ten week internship experience with NIDA for minority students is available and 20 research institutions are participating.  Completed application forms will be accepted until March 20, 20004.  Astro-Zeneca, a Pharmaceutical Company also has some summer internship opportunities. 

V.                 Address by Dr. Venerable

Dr. Venerable, VP, Academic Affairs who was attending the School Meeting addressed the meeting.  He urged faculty to work together to realize the visions of curricula integration especially in the sciences.  There is a gradual realization regarding the unity of knowledge and the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will have a major role in this area.  He also stressed the need to preserve the culture at Lincoln.  The legacy or purpose of Historically Black Colleges will best be preserved through materials in the Library and archives of African American heritage.  Lastly,  he urged faculty to adopt an intense and loving approach to mentoring our students, this will help distinguish us from other schools.  

VI.              BIO 100

Dr. David Royer presented a new course for Biology majors who test into EDU 100.  He stated that these students have very few options with regard to courses in the sciences and the new course would help them in preparing for the BIO 103 course, and thus improve their retention.  The proposed course will enroll 20-25 students and is a 3 credit course.  The course was approved unanimously.  

VII.            Core Curriculum

Dr. Chikwem reminded faculty of the proposed Core Curriculum submitted by the School.  He said that if this model was adopted by the University, then the School could plan for a discipline specific core.  The issue of Lab courses for non-majors was discussed and there were suggestions regarding the use of virtual laboratories. 

VIII.         New Science Building

The proposal for the New Science Building was presented.  It was also stated that our proposal included the retention of Wright Hall which cold be used for special programs including a Tutoring Center.  

IX.              Adjournment.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

 

 

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