Most of the new courses indicated are number changes of courses that are now being taught. He also noted that the department is not proposing a minor this year and that the minor will be interdisciplinary and will be open to all students. Three new core courses, large introductory courses with labs, will be offered on an experimental basis. The major will rely heavily on revenue generated by these core courses under the new student credit hour formula. The department plans to hire two new faculty on a temporary basis by fall, 2000.
Plans now are to propose a minor in the future.
Wagle indicated that if the program does not become self-supporting after two years, the faculty hired on a temporary appointment would leave. In answer to the question about space for the extra sections, Hickman reiterated that this major is a conversion so additional classrooms are not required. He also noted that there will be a new lab in Grayson Hall to accommodate the students. D. Carver asked if additional resources were needed for audio and TV production, and Hickman indicated that there are no plans to have a studio, and the resources that are now in place would be utilized. She indicated that the Library does not have the budget to develop that collection.