Mark Larchez, Department Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Members attending: Mark Larchez (chair), Robert Foley, Paul Henkiel,
Laura McCullough, James Pejsa, John Rompala (recording secretary), Alan Scott
1. Minutes of the February 01, 2002 meeting were distributed to member and considered for approval.
A motion to approve the minutes of February 1st as presented: was made by J. Pejsa and seconded by A. Scott.
The motion passed on a voice vote.
2. M. Larchez informed members that Dean Murphy has asked that he suggest areas for budget reduction within the department. These cuts would be combined with cut in other college departments to meet the proposed college reduction. The dean also asked for a list of supplies that might be funded under any current budget should there be a fiscal year-end surplus.
Extensive discussion among members followed. Possible cuts in the department’s budget were considered along with their possible impact on department operations.
3a. R. Foley, Department Faculty Senate Representative, told members that University budget concerns were discussed at the last Senate meeting. The Chancellor described the uncertain status of a projected budget for the coming year.
3b. Concern for equipping the laboratory portion of future offerings of the Atomic and Nuclear course, prompted R. Foley to examine the available equipment. He found that the detectors and spectra analysis equipment were outdated and/or not supported by currently used systems. He suggested that the department consider acquiring replacement/upgrades of that equipment. Several sophistication and station count options were presented. Discussion concerning these options followed. Department members agreed that the best option consisted of acquiring six stations of intermediate sophistication (at approximately 1.2K/station).
Members also agreed that 0.5K should be allocated for source storage facilities.
Also related to future offerings supporting the Applied Science program, J. Rompala will gather information on items for the Light and Color course.
4. M. Larchez adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John T. Rompala