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Core 2.0 Contemporary Issues in Science Steering Committee

FY11-12 Membership; Updated September 2011

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CORE 2.0 Membership

Membership

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NamePositionDepartmentTerm#Ends
Willoughby, Shannon Chair Physics 1 8/14
Mumey, BrendanMemberComputer Science1 8/11
Peters, JohnMemberChemistry and Biochemistry1 8/11
Peterson, BobMemberLand Resources and Environmental Sciences1 8/11
Waller, Sara Member History & Philosophy 1 8/14

Charge

Support development of CORE 2.0 CIS courses; determine which courses fulfill CORE 2.0 criteria and approve them for a period of six years, after which they will be reviewed for continued inclusion in the core; determine which courses need additional development to meet CORE 2.0 criteria (may receive two-year approval); provide support for faculty teaching these courses by creating opportunities for faculty to discuss what the criteria are really calling for and how the learning outcomes might be realized; clarify goals of the CIS area and recommend policies to address concerns that may arise; manage the assessment of all CIS courses and make recommendations to the CORE 2.0 Committee.

Meetings

As required

Membership

Voting Members: Seven faculty members appointed by Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education from college dean and Faculty Council nominations. Selection based on faculty demonstrated committement to general education and to ensure broad representation.

Length of Term

Faculty: Three years, renewable, staggered

Chair

Current--Kristen Intemann
Title--Professor of History and Philosophy
Appointed By--Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education from college dean and Faculty Council nominations.

Advisory To

CORE 2.0 Committee

Reports Due

As requested.