However, at the end of this discussion, it was acknowledged that if this group can develop a plan for an exceptional department, resources should be expected eventually to be allocated to support new and ongoing strong programs. Faculty self-selection resulted in no clinical faculty moving to the new BMS department. This is a major concern of the members of this committee. The BMS Department stands out as the only department without direct links to the clinical aspects of the veterinary program. Further discussions and a potential plan to address this situation will be conducted by this committee in the near future.
All interested faculty are welcome to attend.
The goal of the next meeting will be to develop a basic structure for the new BMS department.