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Geology moved to College of Marine Studies 9:30 a.m., Oct. 21, 2005--The University Faculty Senate on Oct. 10 approved the transfer of geology faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Marine Studies. According to a rationale for the merger provided to the senators, the transfer creates a college dedicated to both marine and geological studies and will enhance opportunities for the education of undergraduate students. A motion by Charles Mason, professor of entomology and wildlife studies, to refer the resolution back to an ad hoc committee for further study was defeated. Mason said he was not against the move, but he thought the resolution needed further discussion across the campus. “This is the first department transferred from arts and sciences in current memory,” he said. John Wehmiller, professor of geology, noted that discussions of the merger have been ongoing since 1998. Nancy Targett, interim dean of the College of Marine Studies, said that both groups of faculty endorsed the merger, which is expected to enhance research and teaching programs of each group and may lead to the development of an undergraduate minor in marine studies. According to the rationale for the merger, all degrees and degree requirements will remain the same, and, in the spring, the College of Marine Studies will change its name to reflect its broader mission. The resolution passed with 46 aye votes, none opposed and eight abstentions. Earlier in the meting, Provost Dan Rich announced the formation of an Educational Assessment Council, to be co-chaired by Karen Stein and Michael Middaugh. The Council is expected to coordinate campus-wide assessment plans and programs, and it will be involved in the University’s overall assessment required for its five-year periodic report to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For further information, visit [http://assessment.udel.edu/index.htm]. To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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