Unfortunately, there is no breakdown by subject. Dr. Swierkosz will speak with Dr. Zahm about this. More of our students failed compared with the mean failure rate. Although all the subject scores were close to the mean, the lowest component score was for the behavioral sciences. Dr. Mootz questioned what topics were covered in the behavioral sciences, and Dr. Furman will research this.
Students report spending less time studying behavioral sciences compared with the basic sciences.
He distributed the OCA Strategic Plan, and encouraged members to respond to it. He thanked members who have already sent in comments. General Faculty Meeting Dr. Galofr presented a summary of the curriculum renewal process to the general faculty to increase awareness of what has been accomplished. He reported that an amendment to the bylaws was passed calling for a faculty assembly in which the faculty would be responsible for the curriculum. Dr. Schulze stated that it may result in more faculty being involved in teaching.