Physics Department Meeting
January 28, 2005
Jarvis Hall Science Wing 103J

Members present: Mark Larchez (chair), Ellen Carlson, Robert Foley, Paul Henkiel, Laura McCullough, Jim Pejsa, Alan Scott, John Rompala

Guest present: Ann Parsons

M. Larchez called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

Preliminary Business:  Room assignment changes included R. Foley’s College Physics II discussion session has been moved from SW 115 to SW112.  A. Scott’s University Physics I lectures have been moved from SW 141 to SW117.

1.      Approval of “new course” proposal for APSC-401:

A. Parsons described the undergraduate level course proposal before the members.  That proposal included changes introduced by the Biology Department.

Motion: (Foley/McCullough) The Physics Department approves the submitted proposal for APSC-401 as modified by the Biology Department.

Action: Approved on a voice vote.

2.   Announcements

a)   Office help.  E. Carlson is completing the schedule of office (work study) and tutoring (state payroll) help.  She asked members to submit names of potential helpers.

b)   Budget.  Members were asked to submit departmental needs to E. Carlson.  Members approved the use of Learning Access fund for the purchase of learning aids to be distributed to students.

c)   Other:

·        The student configured laptop computer on loan to the department will be returned to J. Brown by Monday.

·        The department’s budget is being formulated.

·        The CAS Council met to adopt a college strategic plan.  The final draft has been distributed to faculty/staff via e-mail.

·        L. McCullough will act as the Department’s representative to the Faculty Senate this semester.  A. Scott’s schedule could not be reconciled to meet the senate’s schedule.  This action has the approval of the senate chair.

3.  Minutes for the meeting of 2004-12-20: 

Motion: (McCullough/Scott) The Physics Department approves the minutes of the 2004-12- 20 meeting as posted.

Action: Approved on a voice vote.

4.  Minutes for the meeting of 2005-01-18:

Motion: (McCullough/Scott) The Physics Department approves the minutes of the 2005-01- 18 meeting as posted.

Action: Approved on a voice vote.

5.   Hiring:  Faculty position beginning Fall 2005 (Personnel Committee):

a)   Position Approval:  L. McCullough reported that the ES1 tool has received the Chancellor’s approval.  Note of the position will be posted on the department web page and appropriate list services.  L. McCullough and E. Carlson will monitor incoming surface mail for applications.  Screening of candidate applications will commence on March 7^th.

b)  Update and possible discussion of recruiting materials:  No action on this topic was necessary.

c)  Other:  No other issues were brought to the floor.

6.  Proposal for Science Teaching concentration in Applied Science Program:

L. McCullough, Program Director, outlined the next steps in gaining full approval of this concentration.

Motion: (Foley/Scott) The Physics Department approves the Science Teaching concentration in Applied Science Program as submitted.  That proposal also implies that the department will receive resources necessary to fulfill its role in the concentration.

Action: Approved on a voice vote.

7.      Plans for Assessment of General Ed:

M. Larchez will draft a departmental Plan of Assessment.

8.      Other: 

·        A. Scott will direct a science/technology workshop at the Chippewa Falls 2005 Technical Fair.

·        Carlson asked that members enter the date on Drop/Add notices.

·        L. McCullough announced a Faculty Senate Leadership Workshop.

·        R. Foley has contacted members of the other science departments in an effort to promote funded research utilizing the GCMS.

9.      Adjourn:

The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. by common consent.

Respectfully submitted,

JTR