However, comments and corrections will continue to be made on the actual proposal. I proposals will continue to receive comprehensive written reviews. Tim White will become Interim Provost and Executive Vice President as of January 17, 2000. The proposed Botany options were discussed. Stella Coakley, Chair of Botany and Plant Pathology, addressed a concern of the Council on the aspect of an ethics component.
Ethics is interwoven throughout the individual courses.
A summary of the findings and recommendations was given along with subsequent follow-up actions to be taken. There is an increasing number of undergraduate majors, but a declining level of graduate applicants. Coakley could not account for the growing number of undergraduate majors. However, the University may need to provide greater support for graduate education. The significant advising load by highly qualified and productive departmental faculty may account for such a strong undergraduate program, though marketing efforts to attract students have been limited.