Mathematics Department Meeting August 19 2010 http math

Mathematics Department Meeting August 19, 2010 http: //math. illinoisstate. edu/gfseeli/Dept. Mtg 810. ppt

Introductions/Changes l l l Dr. Dagmar Budikova: Interim Assoc Dean for Research, Technology, and Facilities. New Chairs in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, History. Acting Chairs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Economics, Psychology, and Social Work. New Tenure-track Faculty: l Dr. Maochao Xu joins us from Portland State University. NTT Faculty: Michelle Beard l Pisheng Ding l Introduction of New Ph. D. Students (Cindy) l Introduction of New M. S. Students (Mike) l

New & Ongoing Business Curriculum Proposal to Change Math Major is now before the Department. Electronic Balloting will begin in the near future. l Program Review of Bachelors and Masters Programs are due in September. Please be mindful of requests for information. l NCATE reports are being written by Secondary Committee. Again, please be mindful of requests for information. l Roger Eggleton is working on getting pictures of all faculty and staff for displays. l

More Business l NCA’s Higher Learning Commission wants us to classify all course offerings into three categories: 100% Online. l 75% or more of instruction and interactions take place online. l Less than 75% of instruction and interactions take place online. l Provost’s Office wants list by September 1 st. l Please consider signing up for ISU’s Emergency Alert System through i. Campus. l Changes to ASPT Policies being proposed to Academic Senate. Summary can be found at: l http: //provost. illinoisstate. edu/downloads/administratorsretreat /Pending. Changesto. ASPTSystem. pdf

Disposition Concerns Forms l l l Only apply to teacher education majors. Three unresolved forms means a student cannot student teach. By filing a disposition concerns form, you are helping identify potential problems early to help students and programs. Can identify a student’s major through i. Campus After 10 th class day, Department will help identify teacher education majors in lower-level math major courses.

New Office Equipment l New Department Printer in 313. Old printer moved to 322 A. l New FAX machine in 313 A l New Computer in 313 A l New Document Scanner in 313 A. Accessed through computer in 313 A. Use the Capture. Perfect program to access the scanner.

Reminders about Office Policies l Duplicating l If 10 or less copies, use Xerox machine l If more than 10 copies, use digital duplicator designated for faculty l If there is a problem with equipment, please ask office staff for help l If you want the office staff to duplicate something, we ask that you give the office staff 48 hours to get the job done l The printer is not supposed to be used for duplication.

Office Policies (cont. ) l Printer l New Printer in 313. Alternate Printer in 322 A. l Not supposed to be used for duplication (see above). l Please be considerate about printing timeconsuming jobs. Try to print those during off hours or during times that are not right before a set of classes begin. Consider using 322 A printer. l When appropriate, please consider printing on both sides of the paper.

Events & Deadlines l l l l College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address, Tuesday, Aug. 31 st, 3: 30 pm, BSC Biomath Workshop/Conference, Sept. 4 -5, Marriott. Eggleton Conference, Sept. 10 -12. Department Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 19 th, 4 -7 pm at Underwood Park in Normal. Sabbatical Proposals are due to Dept on Sept 15 th PFIG, FRA, SFF proposals due to Dept Oct 4 NFIG proposals due to Dept on Nov 1

Other (Tentative) Dept Meeting Dates l Sept 21, 1: 00 pm l Oct 26, 12: 00 noon l Nov 16, 1: 00 pm l End of Semester Party – Dec 14, 15, OR 16 l Other Announcements? ? l Enjoy the school year!