College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science

Executive Council Minutes

September 16, 2010

 

Members Present:  J. Clifton, O. Jadaan, J. Kile, D. Kunz, J. McDonald, M. Meyers, P. Parker, L. Riedle, T. Scanlan, P. Sealy, and J. Wilson

 

Absent:  H. Evensen, T. Zauche

 

Visitors:  J. Berg, J. Iselin, M. Muslu, J. Musselman

 

Minutes for September 9, 2010 were approved.

 

Announcements

 

  1. “M” Update - Lisa said SAE and ME will be lighting the “M” on October 9, 2010 for Homecoming, and they can use more help for preparation if other students and/or organizations/clubs are  interested.  Lisa will check dates.
  2. Advising Bulletin Board – Lisa shared that we will put information on the bulletin boards by the Dean’s Office for students to look for information regarding advisors, advising, etc.
  3. Ten Day Reports are due to Joanne by Monday, September 20th.
  4. Academic Affairs and Executive Staff Notes - Joanne asked if anyone had questions on the information she sent.  A short discussion followed.
  5. Dennis Cooley met with Joanne to discuss the Capital Campaign.  If anyone has large projects that are needed, let Joanne know.  Lisa asked about remodeling Ottensman Hall.  Joanne will check this out.
  6. Mesut said URSTPC is working on major changes with the procedures this year and he will keep Executive Council informed.
  7. Julie brought up a concern from her Department about the use of the institutional logo on syllabi, tests, etc.  Public Relations said we are to use it on everything.  It was suggested that her Department Senator should take the question to Faculty Senate for clarification.
  8. John Berg and Jon Musselman, our representatives from Karrmann Library introduced themselves as our contacts if we need anything.

 

Discussion Topics:

 

1.    Dean’s Search – John Iselin

John, Chair of Search and Screen Committee, shared mandated information and a powerpoint regarding increasing the diversity in the applicant pool through professional networking.  Phil asked John to email everyone the powerpoint.  John would like to visit everyone’s Department meeting to go over the information.  John passed a handout out and will send the ad electronically to everyone.

 

2.     CSSE UUCC – J. Clifton

Joe presented the following documents:

Dropping CS 4030 – Operating Systems

Removing the cross-listings CS/SE 2430, 2630, 3430 and referring to as CS

   2430, CS 2630, and SE 3430

Changes to reflect removal of CS/SE 2430, 2630, 3430 and changes due to

  EE, ME, IE changes that affected the SE application domain

Change prerequisites to reflect removal of CS/SE 2430, 2630, 3430 cross-

  listing

Lisa made a motion to approve all the forms and Phillip seconded it.  Motion passed.

 

3.    ME UUCC – D. Kunz

Dave presented six documents for approval that were tabled following a lengthy discussion till the next meeting.  Dave was also asked to bring the advising transition plan to the next meeting.

 

4.    Opportunity Fund Proposal – P. Sealy

Phil had to leave for a class so this is tabled until the next meeting.

 

5.    Placement Rates – O. Jadaan

Osama passed a handout out with information on the Engineering Program and placement rates.  He had concerns about using the charts on placement because they show a decline.  Following a short discussion everyone said to use the information.  Joanne said some of the information would be very useful on the College information sheet that Kathy is working on.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.