EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

Friday, October 10, 1997 - 12:00 noon - Ottensman 149

1. Approval of Minutes of October 3, 1997

2. Announcements

    1. Research Grants
    2. Advising Evaluation
    3. Program Coordinator Inquiries
    4. UTIG System Review Committee

3. Discussion Topics

    1. Curriculum Proposal - Chemistry and Engineering Physics and Computer Science and Communication Technologies Management
    2. Computer Committee
    3. Agenda Items - College Meeting - October 21
    4. EMS Advisory Board
    5. Foundation Results
    6. Web Help

4. Other Business

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE

MINUTES - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

Friday, October 10, 1997 - 12:00 noon - Ottensman 149

Members Present: M. Anderson, T. Ceylan, J. Krogman, J. Miller, L. Riedle, R. Shultz, F. Tufte, J. Wilson and P. Young

Visitor Present: H. Hensley

1. Minutes of October 3 were approved as distributed.

2. Announcements

  1. The g uidelines for the Applied Research Grants for 1998-99 were distributed. A campus deadline for proposals will be announced at a later date.
  2. One more volunteer is needed for the advising evaluation. P. Young volunteered. M. Anderson asked J. Wilson to let the Advising Committee know that his department does group advising with approximately 256 students, and they would be willing to be a part of the evaluation under that format.
  3. The Registrar's Office questioned whether program inquiries s hould be sent to department chairs or program coordinators. It was reported that program coordinators should be contacted. The Dean should be informed if departments wish to change this reporting system.
  4. The UTIG System Review Committee reviews all proposals and follows up on reports. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should let the Dean know.
  5. T. Ceylan spoke of the death of Charles Blatz. R. Fujita is looking into the possibility of awarding a posthumous degree.
  6. T he Council was alerted to an article published by the Engineering Education Journal indicating that UWP students would probably be required to own a computer in the future.

3. Discussion Topics

  1. A curriculum proposal submitted by the Department of Chemistry and Engineering Physics was reviewed. The department requests that Computer Science 133 be dropped from the requirements for the General Science Major, and that Computer Science 183 be added. T. Ceylan moved to a pprove with a second by J. Krogman. The motion was approved with a friendly amendment that a dialogue be conducted with V. Pufahl regarding the requirement of a "B" or better for 283. The Council felt that a "C" or better would suffice.
  2. The possible establishment of a computer committee was again discussed. It was felt that with the diverse computer needs of the College, each department should set up a committee within the department. Each department would then identify a representative from that committee when a College interchange is required. The representatives will be given a charge by the Dean. The names of the representatives from each department and/or program area should be submitted to the Dean. The Assistant Dean will call the group together before budget negotiations.
  3. Agenda items are needed for the College faculty meeting on the 21st. These items should be submitted to the Dean by October 16.
  4. The EMS Advisory Board will be meeting on October 17. Specific tasks have b een given to the committees. The Dean distributed a list of the self-reported backgrounds of Board members. The composition of the Board will be reviewed.
  5. A discussion was held on the Foundation Fee Schedule. P. Hundley will be invited to give an update on this policy.
  6. The Dean met with the College Webmasters regarding keeping the College's web sites updated and current. The solution suggested was to train one or two students to accomplish this task. The student(s) would work out of the Dean's Office. Each department would be asked to contribute $100 to fund the salary(ies). Individual faculty pages would be maintained by faculty members, but assistance could be provided by the student(s).

4. Other Business

  1. The Dean inquired whether the members felt that our financial commitment to Autodesk was worth the $15,000 or if the College should consider another route. Members were asked to review their use of this program. This will be discussed before th e next budget round.
  2. One Executive Council meeting in November will be devoted exclusively to ABET inspections. The College is right on track, but we need to keep moving.
  3. The next Executive Council meeting is scheduled for the 22nd at 11:00 a.m.