UW-Stout Physics Department Meeting Minutes

Friday 2006-03-31    Jarvis Hall  SW 112

 

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

 

The meeting was called to order by Mark Larchez at 9:05 a.m.

 

1.      Announcements

 

a)      End-of-year funding: CAS has funded the purchase of the thermal imaging system.

 

b)     Proposed revisions to the Applied Science program  were discussed.

 

2.      Minutes for meeting of 2006-02-24 were approved.

 

3.      Faculty Senate report from Alan Scott: Alan reported on a 3%pay plan is to be submitted this summer, medical certification requirement for staff, dismissals w/pay, and the Polytechnic designation debate.

 

4.      Purchasing: Approximately $6,500 still needs to be spent. It was decided to go ahead and purchase some of the items on the list. Regarding the PASCO equipment requested by Jo/Laura; if the items are not funded through the CAS Additional Funding Requests, the department will purchase them with next year’s funds in July. 

5.      General Ed assessment: Discussion was deferred until next meeting.

 

6.      The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by Jim Pejsa, recording secretary.