January 18,
2005
Welcome
Dean Chikwem welcomed faculty to the meeting. He thanked them
for the nice job they did in the fall semester with the students
and hoped that faculty would continue to mentor and groom our
students. He hoped that they all had a nice Christmas and New
Year holiday. He told faculty that they were being honored at
the meeting by the presence of Dr. Ivory Nelson, the President
of Lincoln University. Dr. Chikwem yielded the floor to the
President.
Dr.
Nelson's Address
President
Nelson informed faculty that he was not at the meeting to make
a speech, but rather, to listen to faculty and answer their
questions. He discussed the following issues:
a)
He showed faculty the maiden issue of "Academic Accolades,"
a publication of Lincoln's Academic Affairs. He said that 2
issues would be printed each year, one for each semester. Academic
Accolades would be distributed to contributors, faculty and
legislators.
b)
President Nelson said that the physical facilities were still
a problem; some residential and academic buildings do not get
heat or are overheated.
c)
The advertisement for architects for the new science building
has been carried out, and three architects have been recommended
to the Deputy Secretary. He hoped the selection process would
not exceed one month. He further stated that $24M will be earmarked
for the actual construction while $6M will be used for design
and other contingencies. · Answering questions from the faculty,
president Nelson stated that the construction money does not
include cost of furniture. Lincoln will furnish the building
as it desires. · In response to a question from Dr. Shabazz,
Dr. Nelson said he was not aware of the situation in the Math
Lab. · In answer to another question, Dr. Nelson stated that
the building might be started by early next year; there will
be spaces for research.
d)
He also informed the faculty that the current administrative
software would be replaced at a cost of $3M. He asked faculty
to study the Academic Reform charts and dates and send their
suggestions.
e)
On the PTS, Faculty Awards and Reading requirements, President
Nelson said that Schools will be nominating representatives
to discuss the issues.
Minutes
of School Meeting November 23, 2004
The
minutes were unanimously approved.
Introduction - Dr. Hull
Dr.
Royer introduced Dr. Anna Hull, newly hired Assistant Professor
in the Biology Department.
West
Chester University Imaging Department
Dr.
Chikwem distributed copies of the Imaging Center at West Chester
University. He told faculty that Dr. Fred Munson has agreed
to train faculty and their students at no cost. A visit to the
center will be planned in the future.
Strategic
Plan
Dr.
Chikwem distributed copies of the strategic plan. He requested
faculty to study it and adopt it. Science Fair Dr. Chikwem said
that the Science Fair which was postponed last semester will
now be held sometime in March or April. Lindback Awards Mr.
Ali Barimani and Ms. Ogugua Anene-Maidoh will be representing
The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the committee
meetings.
MCAT/GRE
Preparation
Dr.
Greene informed faculty that preparatory sessions would be held
this semester. Instructors from Biology and Physics Departments
have volunteered to take part; Chemistry professor were yet
to volunteer. A major problem is about compensation of instructors.
Adjournment
4:50 P.M
