College of Science and Engineering

College of Science and Engineering

College of Science and Engineering COSE College meeting – Agenda Tuesday – 18 August 2009 2:30 – 2:45 pm Enrollment Management/Admissions 2:45 – 3:00 pm Introduction of new faculty and staff 3:00 – 3:35 David DeGroote – overview for Academic Year I. Professional Development and Evaluation [Article 22] II. System Planning directions and targets III. SCSU Academic Planning IV. College Meetings Fall Semester V. Other 3:35 – 3:45 pm Dr. Kasi – FA College representative 3:45 – 4:00 pm Break 4:00 – 4:30 pm Provost Devinder Malhotra

College of Science and Engineering Departmental Introductions/Announcements Nursing Sciences – Brenda Lenz Earth and Atmospheric Sciences – Tony Hansen Electrical and Computer Engineering – Tim Vogt Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – Ben Baliga Chemistry – Dan Gregory Aviation – Tara Harl Mathematics – Dale Buske Physics, Astronomy and Engineering Sciences – Kevin Haglin Biological Sciences – Tim Schuh Statistics and Computer Networking Applications – Leonard Onyiah Environmental and Technological Studies – Chuck Rose Computer Sciences – Ramnath Sarnath

College of Science and Engineering • II. Academic Planning - selected action planning initiatives for the college • Distinctive Characteristics: We believe that St. Cloud State has four distinctive characteristics, or sets of knowledge, strengths and qualities, that we must focus on if we are to achieve our goal of becoming the best comprehensive state university in the Upper Midwest. • # 1 Accessibility that leads to success: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by providing access to a high quality education with a commitment to individual student success. [4] • Integrated Student Experience – focus on students • Integrated curriculum and design – experiential learning • Recognize multiple pathways to success • Bridging the gap between Liberal Arts and Professional program requirements/needs • # 2 Character that reflects our region: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by offering an array of programs that reflect the character of our region with a commitment to meeting the needs of our community. [4] • Develop and strengthen PK-16 partnerships • Expand STEM initiatives

College of Science and Engineering • II. Academic Planning - selected action planning initiatives for the college (cont) • # 3 Education that drives knowledge into action: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by preparing our students for success in work and life through integrated learning and the expert and innovative application of knowledge. [3] • Provide a high quality integrated learning experience for our students • # 4 A portfolio of distinctive programs: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by building on our prominent programs with the addition of new programs that hold the greatest promise of contributing to our future success. [9] • Program Appraisal • Build interdisciplinary programs and collaboration with clear research and service connections. • Create a School of Health Science within the College of Science and Engineering • # 5 Institutional capacity for excellence and innovation: This identifies those internal capabilities & processes we must excel in order to achieve our 4 distinctive characteristics.[8] • Create the space we need to house critical current and future programs • For a complete list of Strategic Action Plan initiatives see: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/oie/planning/

College of Science and Engineering • Open College meetings– tentative dates

College of Science and Engineering Facilities update WSB First Floor offices [some] – available Fall 2009 WSB Computer lab – available sometime during Fall 2009 WSB First Floor classrooms [some] – available Fall 2009 Brown Hall Auditorium – available Spring 2010 Brown Hall – available Summer 2010 WSB First Floor classrooms [remainder] – available Fall 2010 WSB renovations – available Fall 2010 [if NSF grant approved] ISELF phase I construction - August 2010 [if approved for bonding] ISELF phase I occupancy – June 2012 [if approved for bonding]

College of Science and Engineering This summer 26 teachers from 12 central Minnesota school districts attended training workshops to prepare for the mobile science lab visit to their school. Placeholder slide for picture of mobile science lab pictures

College of Science and Engineering Placeholder slide for picture of graduate center

College of Science and Engineering 6401 Sycamore Court North Maple Grove Graduate Center offering degree programs including: MBA, MS Regulatory Affairs and Services, and Graduate certificates from the College of Education.

College of Science and Engineering • Deans Office Personnel • Bob Beumer - COSE Director of • Development • 320-308-3716 • rfbeumer@stcloudstate.edu • David DeGroote - Dean • 320-308-2192 • dkdegroote@stcloudstate.edu • Chris Fandel - IT Support • 320-308-6099 • cjfandel@stcloudstate.edu • Susan Flygare - CCS/COB/COSE • Director of Marketing • 320-308-3994 • smflygare@stcloudstate.edu • Jen Foley - Information Officer • Applied Research • 320-308-3909 • jdfoley@stcloudstate.edu • Mary Fugleberg - Administrative Support • 320-308-2192 • mfugelberg@stcloudstate.edu • Kurt Helgeson - Associate Dean • 320-308-3108 • krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu • Julie Nienaber - RAS Coordinator • 320-308-2167 • jmnienaber@stcloudstate.edu • Judi Schindele - Assistant to the Dean • 320-308-3872 • jaschindele@stcloudstate.edu • Chuck Swanson - Program Director/RAS • 320-308-2192 • chswanson@stcloudstate.edu

College of Science and Engineering