September
16, 2003
Attendance
J. O. Chikwem, Dean K. R. Bhat, Chemistry R. Langley, Chair,
Chemistry S. Tsai, Physics 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
S. Safford, Biology T. Banh, Math and Computer Science A. Barimani,
Math and Computer Science T. Yamauchi, Math and Computer Science
D. Royer, Chair, Biology D. Swinton, Chemistry Milford Greene,
Biology
Call
to Order
Meeting was called to order at 4:05. Dr. Chikwem welcomed the
faculty to the meeting and asked for approval of the agenda.
New items were added before agenda was approved. Minutes of
Meeting of August 22, 2003 - Faculty complained that they did
not receive the electronic copy of the minutes, so approval
was deferred till the next meeting.
Retention
Dr. Chikwem explained that one of the strategies to improve
retention is the peer tutorial services in Chemistry, Physics,
Biology and Mathematics. Peer tutors are being recruited and
rooms have been designated in Wright Hall, Dickey Hall and Grim
Hall. Dr. Langley asked the Chairs to generate Personnel Action
Forms (PAFs) for the recommended students.
Science
Day
Dr. Langley detailed all the preparations for the Science Day
planned for October 4. He requested faculty to work with students
to generate abstracts and posters. He also requested faculty
to set aside that day for services which will including judging,
supervision and chairing of sessions. 40 to 50 students will
be involved and the venue will be the Student Union Building.
Drs. Chikwem and Langley appealed to the faculty to donate prizes
for the students. Dr. Swinton told faculty that ten high school
students will be attending. UMASS faculty will also attend.
Core
Curriculum
Dr. Chikwem requested faculty to pay attention to the discussion
on the core. He said that what is needed is a more manageable
core that would enable students to be proficient in their disciplines
while retaining essentials of what education at Lincoln University
is about.
Student
Calendar
Dr. Safford informed faculty about an invitation by BET/MTV
to students on September 29, 2003. She said that the activity
had no academic content and requested faculty and administration
to be vigilant before approving activities involving students.
Announcements
and Complaints
· Dr. Yamauchi complained about the door in University Hall.
Students congregate at the back and people coming in the building
have no way of knowing that there are people behind. He suggested
putting up a sign to warn people to be careful in opening the
door or to replace the door with one with a glass see through
door.
· Dr. Chikwem announced that a representative of Highland Blue
Shield will be on campus on October 21, 2003. Faculty wishing
to interact with her at lunch should contact the Dean's Secretary,
Dana.
· Faculty in Wright Hall complained of the fire alarms being
replaced everywhere in the building as well as the excessive
noise of lawn mowers operating around classrooms during lectures.
Adjournment
- 5:15 P.M.
