December
13, 2002
Jarvis Hall, SW 103 I
Staff
Members Present: Mark Larchez (Chair), Ellen Carlson,
Bob Foley, Paul Henkiel, Laura McCullough, Jim Pejsa,
John Rompala, Alan Scott
M. Larchez called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
1. Previous Minutes: Approval
of the minutes from the November 22, 2002 department meeting has been put off
until the next meeting.
2. Faculty Senate: B. Foley
gave a report on Faculty Senate activities. The last meeting involved listening
to many reports from the administration and little faculty business was
accomplished.
3. Lab Equipment Difficulties:
No problems reported about the labs. However it was suggested that a new higher
wattage hot plate be ordered to replace the old unit.
4. Budget: Nearly all the
travel budget has been committed, $54 unclaimed.
5. Student Help: The Star
program is an important source of funding for student workers. If funding
continues for spring 2003 than adequate lab staffing is possible for next
semester.
6. Dean’s Special Fund: A
prioritized list of seven items for possible funding was made. These items are
1. Server ($3900) 2. Spectrometer ($8313) 3. Printer ($1375) 4. Power Supply
($3900) 5. Fiber Optics Labs ($1200) 6. Projection System ($11,820) 7.
Computers for Student Lab ($11,880)
7. Curriculum: We will invite
Ted Benson to a future meeting to discuss offering for GCM students.
The
meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
December
13, 2002
Paul
Henkiel