UW-Stout Physics Department Meeting Minutes

2007-04-27      Jarvis Hall  SW 103-J

Call to Order: 9:35 am

Present: Ellen Carlson, Alan Scott, Mark Larchez, Laura McCullough, Jo Hopp (recording secretary), Jim Pejsa, John Rompala, Bob Foley

1. Announcements

a) Laura’s professional development proposal (AAPT summer national meeting) has been funded

b) Fall enrollments

c) Class time schedule for Phys-282-002 has been changed to meet students’ scheduling needs

d) Additional class sections are needed for fall (Phys-257 and Phys-321)

1) These are classes for the construction program and we are seeing pressure for these classes by the students.  We are trying to work in cooperation with CTEM to provide the necessary resources.  Alan Scott may do an overload next fall.  Other classes are also full and people are being turned away (CPI).  Summer enrollment (CPI) is on the rise.

e) REMINDER there are several issues the Physics Department must deal with soon:

1) Jarvis SW renovation project

a. Not discussed

2) Replacement of retiring department members

a. Not discussed

3) Selection of departmental Faculty Senator for a new three-year term

a. The agenda was altered to select Faculty Senator.  Bob Foley nominated John Rompala for the faculty senate for a new three-year term.  Laura McCullough seconded.  John Rompala was elected.  There will be a new faculty orientation on May 11.

4) Election of chair to complete the term due to retirement of Larchez in January

a. Not discussed

5) other

f) Other (if any)

2. Minutes:

a. Minutes for meeting of 2007-03-30

1. Alan Scott moved to approve, Bob Foley seconded.  Minutes were approved with minor corrections

b. Minutes for meeting of 2007-03-23

1. Minutes previously approved

3. Possible Emeritus status for Bob Foley

1) Corrections were made to the Letter for Recommendation of Bob Foley for Emeritus Status.  Laura McCullough moved to recommend, Jo Hopp seconded.  Alan Scott made a verbal commendation.  Motion passed.

4. Jarvis SW renovation project

1) Not discussed

5. Budget issues – update as needed

1) Ellen Carlson updated us on money remaining.  ~$1500 was unspent from the cost-share computer purchase but we are unsure whether it will be available.  ~$300 is uncommitted. ~$500 left in lab supplies. ~$500 for videos (Mark).  Suggestion was to pool money and purchase batteries, wood (for PASCO tracks), mailing costs and charts and study guides. 

a) S&S

b) Travel

c) Learning Access

d) Other

6. Faculty Senate: Report (if any) from departmental Faculty Senator Alan Scott

1) Not discussed

7. Lab Equipment & Procedures: Any problems?  Any special setup requests for Levi & Casey to be discussed at this time?

1) Not discussed

8. other (if any)

9. adjourn 10:00