NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND
Call to order and approval of minutes
Chair Dave Raymond called the meeting to order at 4:08 pm with a call for approval of the April 7, 2015 minutes.
Dr. Brian Borchers moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Dr. Kevin Wedeward.
New Department Chairs – Bill Stone
Dr. Bill Stone announced the new department chairs starting July 1, 2015.
Computer Science Engineering, Dr. Dongwan Shin
Management, Dr. Frank Reinow
Dr. Bill Stone welcomed the new department chairs and thanked the outgoing chairs who were Dr. Peter Anselmo, Dr. Subhasish Mazumdar, Dr. Sue Dunston, Dr. Doug Dunston, and Dr. Alex Prusin.
HLC Site Visit Update – Mary Dezember
Dr. Mary Dezember reported that we haven't heard anything yet on the report but it should be any day now. A handout was provided with information regarding the HLC review team visit. Faculty can also check with their department chair as this was discussed at the last Council of Chairs meeting.
Nomination Committee – replacement for Bob Cormack on Academic Freedom and Tenure – Snezna Rogelj
Dr. Snezna Rogelj reported that with the passing of Dr. Bob Cormack, an opening was left open on the committee. This position would last until the fall and be refilled by the same person or another person. Dr. Sue Bilek was nominated. On behalf of the committee, Snezna moved that Dr. Sue Bilek be a member of the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
Report of Council of Chairs – Bill Stone
Minutes for April 2015 meeting
Dr. Bill Stone reported that there were several items of business that were approved in the April 21, 2015 Council of Chairs meeting.
Dr. Sue Dunston reported the CLASS catalog changes. On behalf of the council of chairs, Dr. Bill Stone made a motion to accept these changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Peter Mozley reported the Earth and Environmental Science course changes, new minors, and new option. On behalf of the council of chairs, Dr. Bill Stone made a motion to accept these changes. Motion passed unanimously. Dr. Corey Leclerc requested that the lab courses be listed in the minors.
Dr. Corey Leclerc reported on the Chemical Engineering course changes. On behalf of the council of chairs, Dr. Bill Stone made a motion to accept these changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Tom Engler reported on the Petroleum Engineering catalog changes. On behalf of the council of chairs, Dr. Bill Stone made a motion to accept these changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Clint Richardson reported on the Civil Engineering catalog changes. On behalf of the council of chairs, Dr. Bill Stone made a motion on to change the description of CE 402. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Dave Burleigh reported on the Materials Engineering catalog changes. On behalf of the council of chairs, Bill Stone made a motion to accept these changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Richard Sonnenfeld reported on the Physics catalog changes. On behalf of the council of chairs, Dr. Bill Stone made a motion on to accept these additions to the catalog. Motion passed unanimously.
Report of Graduate Council – Lorie Liebrock
Minutes for February 2015 meeting
Dr. Lorie Liebrock reported that they were CLASS catalog changes approved in the February 10, 2015 Graduate Council meeting.
Dr. Sue Dunston reported the CLASS catalog changes. On behalf of the graduate council, Dr. Lorie Liebrock moved the adoption of the changes to the catalog. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes for April 2015 meeting
Dr. Lorie Liebrock reported that they were several items of business that were approved in the April 14, 2015 Graduate Council meeting.
Mark Samuels reported MST editorial changes, changing course descriptions, and adding two courses. On behalf of the graduate council, Dr. Lorie Liebrock moved the adoption of the changes to the MST program. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Jamie Kimberly reported the Mechanical Engineering changes. On behalf of the graduate council, Dr. Lorie Liebrock moved the adoption of the changes to the Mechanical Engineering program. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Richard Sonnenfeld reported the Physics catalog changes. On behalf of the graduate council, Dr. Lorie Liebrock moved the adoption of the graduate course 548. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Dave Burleigh reported the Materials Engineering course changes. On behalf of the graduate council, Dr. Lorie Liebrock moved to accept these changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Lorie Liebrock reported on a few other updates. The new tuition and fees have been received. Contracts will be available for issuing summer contracts as of tomorrow. Graduate applications for the fall should be back by the first of the month. Also, the Board of Regents recently passed the Strategic Plan. The vision and mission values have to be updated in all the catalogs along with some minor editing.
Adjournment. By unanimous decision the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm.